Kevin Jackson

Animator, Director and Screenwriter

Kingston, Jamaica

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January 2020

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About Kevin

I started my film career as writer. Telling stories is my ultimate passion. I have written several short films and 3 feature length screenplays, two of which are in pre-production.

Beyond writing I love working on set and being behind the scenes. I was a P.A. for a number of years and had the pleasure of working on the set of America's Next Top Model Cycle 19. I eventually went on to Video Editing, Assistant Directing and Fight Choreography and now a director. I have also done and still do some producing however the producer role is my least favourite. I much prefer directing.

When jobs got slow I took up animation to revive my drawing skills and became very successful at it over the 7 years. Overall I have won several awards for various short films and animations I have worked on and I am currently working on an animated series.

Some might say I do too much, but the truth is I focus on writing and directing. Everything else are sometimes necessary evils where I am from because the industry is small in Jamaica. Regardless, I love writing, directing, acting, animating....I just love telling stories that make people feel entertained or emotionally moved.

Unique traits: Patient, understanding, driven

Gender:
Male

Ethnicity:
Caribbean

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Loglines

Abeeku and the Maroons Animation A Ghanian prince, captured and enslaved, must escape captivity and rescue his pregnant sister. When he encounters the enemy, he soon discovers he cannot do it alone, he must seek the help of the mystical freedom fighters known as the Maroons.
Cadogan Budget: $0 - $100K | Crime A humble family man struggles to balance being a loving husband and an involved father in a family unravelling with issues. To top it off, he is a ruthless criminal, running a major smuggling operation and they have no clue.
Heart Shaped Box Budget: $0 - $100K | Thriller A hopeless romantic relentlessly seeks companionship, but struggles with his vengeful rage when faced with rejection.

Awards

Best Animation at the Columbus Black International Film Festival (Abeeku and the Maroons)
(2018)
Best Animation at GATFFEST Film Festival (Abeeku and the Maroons)
(2018)
Best Animation at the Lignum Vitae Film Festival (Abeeku and the Maroons)
(2018)
Best Actor at the Lignum Vitae Film Festival (Abeeku and the Maroons)
(2018)
Best Script at the Lignum Vitae Film Festival (Abeeku and the Maroons)
(2018)
Best Short Film at the Lignum Vitae Film Festival (Heart Shaped Box)
(2016)
Best Director at the Lignum Vitae Film Festival (Heart Shaped Box)
(2016)
Viewer's Choice Award at GATFFEST (Heart Shaped Box)
(2015)
Lenny Little White Award Best Local Film (Enter The Black Berri)
(2014)
Best Animation at the Lignum Vitae Film Festival (Runners)
(2013)
Best Foley at the Lignum Vitae Film Festival (Enter the Black Berri)
(2013)
Best Mobile Film at the One Minute Mobile Caribbean Film Festival (Gone)
(2012)