
J. Seth Estes
Biography
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.
Known For

Film
What Now?
Detective James Morris
2023

Film
Speed Dating
The Waiter
2021

Film
Phantom
Nicholas Warner
2022

TV
Fearsome Face
Grey Paterson
2022

Film
Terrible Teens
Edwin The Podcast Host (Voice)
2022

Film
Drifter
Jonathan Myers
2023

Film
The LloydPergs
Seth Estes (Sound Guy)
2023

Film
A Date With A Cheerleader
Christopher (Cult Member)
2023

Film
Racin' Jason
(archive media)
2025

Film
Enter Prompt
Aaron (on TV)
2024

Film
Magnetic Massacre
Aaron
2023

Film
Griffins In DC : A Middle School Trip Documentary
Himself
2019

Film
We Will Never Be Free
Hendrix
2022

Film
The Lost Voyager
Edwin Craven
2021

Film
The Counterfeit Thief
Peter
2019

Film
Shotgun!
Chris
2024

Film
Magnetic Massacre II
Aaron

Film
A Dark Place
Party Attendant
2024

Film
A Rocky Transfer
Peter
2019

Film
Going Down
Body In Elevator (Uncredited)
2024
Filmography
2025FilmRacin' Jasonas (archive media)2024FilmGoing Downas Body In Elevator (Uncredited)2024FilmEnter Promptas Aaron (on TV)2024FilmShotgun!as Chris2024FilmA Dark Placeas Party Attendant2023FilmMagnetic Massacreas Aaron2023FilmA Date With A Cheerleaderas Christopher (Cult Member)2023FilmWhat Now?as Detective James Morris2023FilmThe LloydPergsas Seth Estes (Sound Guy)2023FilmDrifteras Jonathan Myers2022FilmPhantomas Nicholas Warner2022TVFearsome Faceas Grey Paterson2022FilmTerrible Teensas Edwin The Podcast Host (Voice)2022FilmWe Will Never Be Freeas Hendrix2021FilmThe Lost Voyageras Edwin Craven2021FilmSpeed Datingas The Waiter2019FilmThe Counterfeit Thiefas Peter2019FilmA Rocky Transferas Peter2019FilmGriffins In DC : A Middle School Trip Documentaryas Himself—FilmMagnetic Massacre IIas Aaron