J Stevens

they/them
Job title
filmmaker   cinematographer   director  
Identity categories
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nonbinary   queer  
Places of practice

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Born

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Metadata
Biography

J Stevens (they/them) is a Calgary-born filmmaker. With over a decade of experience behind the camera, J’s mission is to continue bringing dynamic, personal and visually captivating LGBTQ+ content to the forefront.

J is the co-creator, cinematographer and director of the high-energy mockumentary series, Slo Pitch (IFC/OutTV), which recently aired season 2 on IFC and AMC+. J directed two episodes of Astrid & Lilly Save the World (Crave, Syfy). J also directed on season two of Sort Of (HBO Max, CBC).​

J received a Best Directorial Achievement in a Comedy Series nomination at the Directors Guild of Canada Awards 2022 for Astrid & Lilly Save The World. J was named one of Playback Magazine's 'Top 10 Filmmakers To Watch 2022' and was selected for the TIFF Filmmakers Lab 2022 as well as one of their Every Story Fellows.​

J is the founder and president of Spindle Films Foundation. The Spindle Films Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports transgender, non-binary, two-spirit, and gender-diverse Canadian filmmakers. Rooted in an annual mentorship program supporting emerging filmmakers, the Foundation seeks to make the film and television industry more equitable and diverse by giving voice to underrepresented voices. ​

J is represented by Play Management.

J is a Directors Guild of Canada Member and the Canadian Society of Cinematographers Associate Member.

“ABOUT,” J Stevens, accessed April 14, 2024, https://www.j-stevens.com/about-j.
Filmography
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    Slo Pitch

    TV series, 2020

    Director

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    Really Happy Someday

    film/video, 2024

    Director, Writer/Screenwriter/Story, Executive Producer, Cinematographer/Director of Photography

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References
perrievoss, “Avocado Toast - With a Side of J Stevens (Director and Cinematographer),” Avocado Toast Series, November 7, 2020, https://www.avocadotoasttheseries.com/post/avocado-toast-with-a-side-of-j-stevens-cinematographer-and-director.“Calgary Filmmaker Creates Mentorship Program for Gender-Diverse Film Workers,” Calgary Herald, September 8, 2023, https://calgaryherald.com/entertainment/local-arts/calgary-filmmaker-creates-mentorship-program-for-gender-diverse-film-workers.