T.J. Penton is a Las Vegas based writer, director, and cinematographer. And the owner & operator of the production company Shokunin 21, which has gone on to receive countless accolades and has produced over a dozen narrative works. In 2021 he attended The Official Cannes Film Festival for his film “Something Evil Becomes Us”. And now, his latest short film “TEMPLE” is currently being screened throughout the festival circuit.
Unique traits: Cinematographer, Director, Writer, Editor, Audio Engineer, Anamorphic Fanatic, Camera nerd, Environmentalist and Sushi Master!
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Film (short)
by Shokunin 21 Films
Writer, Director Disclosure is a short film that tells a story of child sexual abuse and the investigation that ensues between the female investigator and a father accused of acts against his son.
Starring: Amy Zeal, Brad Stein, and T.J. Tyler
Written & Directed by: T.J. Penton
Loneheart
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Film
Director
Best Male Director - Independent Shorts Awards
(2019)
Best Cinematography - Independent Shorts Awards
(2019)
Best Drama - Top Shorts
(2019)
Best Drama - Life Fest
(2019)
Best Film - Sunset FF
(2019)
Winner, Narrative - Top Shorts
(2018)
Best Crime Short - Independent Shorts Awards
(2018)
Best 1st Time Director - Independent Shorts Awards
(2018)
Best Cinematography - Independent Shorts Awards
(2018)
Best Cinematography - Spring Shorts FF
(2018)
Semi Finalist - LAIFFA
(2018)
Winner - Colorado Int. Activism FF
(2018)
Official Selection - Feel the Reel FF
(2018)
Official Selection - Prisma Independent Film Awards
(2018)
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
(1991-1992)