J.R. Sawyers

Personal Info

Known For Writer

Place of Birth New York City, New York

J.R. Sawyers

Biography

J.R. Sawyers is a Los Angeles-based filmmaker with a taste for crafting character studies in unusual, sometimes fantastic settings. Originally from New York City, J.R. was inspired by introspective films like Taxi Driver and Rocky; and movies filled with character-driven spectacle like Interstellar and Jaws. J.R. has directed and produced a diverse collection of feature films and shorts. More recently, he just completed the feature film "A Trip Elsewhere."

Known For

Writer

2024
2021
Before I'm Dead

as Writer

2011
Nerve

as Writer

Director

2024
A Trip Elsewhere

as Director

2021
Before I'm Dead

as Director

2011
Nerve

as Director

Editor

2024
2021
Before I'm Dead

as Editor

Actor

2024
A Trip Elsewhere

as Dale Madden

2021
Before I'm Dead

as Nolan Cruise