Jimmy Scanlon, a Boston, Massachusetts native, now residing in Los Angeles, California, has led a life of adventure and creativity.
After completing high school, Jimmy proudly served his country as a field artillery crew member in the U.S. Army in 1999. He brought the values he learned during his time in the armed forces to every aspect of his life, carrying them with him to this day.
Jimmy's passion for filmmaking began at a young age when he was selected to appear in a local television commercial. In 2013, he wrote and directed his first feature film, "Milwood" or "The Orphanage", which gained national distribution through a deal with Redbox. The film is currently available to stream on Tubi.
Jimmy's creativity in storytelling and directing has earned him recognition and awards in prestigious screenplay and film competitions, including the esteemed "Nicholl Awards", "Cinequest", and "ScreamfestLA". Several of his screenplays and films have been nominated for awards.
In addition to his work as a screenwriter and director, Jimmy is well-versed in cinematography, having filmed and directed a range of projects, including feature films, short films, episodic content, broadcast ads, and commercials, working alongside notable talent. He has collaborated with Macaulay Culkin's creative team on a project for Mack's media brand BunnyEars.
Jimmy's most recent projects can be found on his IMDB portfolio, showcasing his diverse range of work and artistic vision.
