J. Seth Estes
J. Seth Estes, born May 6, 2004, in Hamilton, Ohio, is a filmmaker with experience as a writer, director, producer, actor, and editor. He began his journey at 14 with the documentary Griffins In DC: A Middle School Trip Documentary (2019) and has since worked on various projects, including The Lost Voyager (2021), where his role as Edwin Craven earned him ‘Best Editor’ in the 72-hour Teen Film Challenge. Despite living with mild cerebral palsy, Estes has remained dedicated to his craft, contributing to films like Roadkill (2024), Drifter (2023), and Going Down (2024).
Through his passion for storytelling and collaboration, Estes continues to develop his skills in filmmaking, balancing creativity with determination. His growing body of work reflects his commitment to the industry as he hones his voice as a filmmaker.
Acting
Movie
Drifter
as Jonathan Myers
2023
Movie
The Lost Voyager
as Edwin Craven
2021
Movie
Speed Dating
as The Waiter
2021
Movie
The Counterfeit Thief
as Peter
2019
Movie
A Rocky Transfer
as Peter
2019
Movie
The LloydPergs
as Seth Estes (Sound Guy)
2023
Movie
Griffins In DC : A Middle School Trip Documentary
as Himself
2019
Movie
What Now?
as Detective James Morris
2023
Movie
We Will Never Be Free
as Hendrix
2022
Movie
A Date With A Cheerleader
as Christopher (Cult Member)
2023
Movie
Magnetic Massacre
as Aaron
2023
Movie
Terrible Teens
as Edwin The Podcast Host (Voice)
2022
Movie
A Dark Place
as Party Attendant
2024
Movie
Shotgun!
as Chris
2024
Movie
Phantom
as Nicholas Warner
2022
Movie
Enter Prompt
as Aaron (on TV)
2024
Movie
Going Down
as Body In Elevator (Uncredited)
2024
Movie
Magnetic Massacre II
as Aaron
Movie
Racin' Jason
as (archive media)
2025
TV
Fearsome Face
as Grey Paterson
2022
Crew
Movie
A Date With A Cheerleader
Writer
2023
Movie
We Will Never Be Free
Director
2022
Movie
Griffins In DC : A Middle School Trip Documentary
Cinematography
2019
Movie
Outlook Not So Good
Director
2024
Movie
Terrible Teens
Director
2022
Movie
Mimic
Director
2023
Movie
The Lost Voyager
Writer
2021
Movie
Speed Dating
Editor
2021
Movie
The Counterfeit Thief
Director
2019
Movie
A Rocky Transfer
Editor
2019
Movie
A Bandit's Yesterday
Editor
2020
Movie
Speed Therapy
Production Assistant