Jonathan was born and raised in Trinidad & Tobago before moving to the U.S. Being born in the West Indies, he strives for representation in film. He is an award winning screenwriter and filmmaker. His feature script, “Same Love,” was an award winner at the 2022 Austin Under the Stars festival & second rounder at the 2022 Austin Film Festival. He wrote & directed several short films showcasing LGBTQ stories, mental health and psychological trauma.
Same Love Romance ⋄ Drama A devout widower grappling with the challenges of fatherhood confronts a crisis of faith and identity when he develops unexpected feelings for his son's same-sex teacher.
The Perfect Crime Thriller ⋄ Horror After meeting his favorite author, an aspiring writer pursues his dream of being a best seller but his fascination with a local serial killer plunges him down a dangerous descent.
My Best Friend, Lexa Thriller ⋄ Drama A therapist returns home for her best friend's wedding, plagued by strange events forcing her to confront her trauma surrounding her mother's death and reveal a sinister truth.
The Shadow
Film (short)
by Banskota Productions (Drama, Horror and Mystery)
Writer/AD
Free of You
Film (short)
by Banskota Productions (Drama and Mystery)
Writer/Director/Producer
I Did You A Favor
Film (short)
by Banskota Productions
Writer/AD
Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards
(2024)
ScreenCraft Drama Competition
(2024)
Austin Film Festival Second Rounder
(2022)
Austin Under the Stars Best Narrative Screenplay
(2022)
University of Central Florida
(2015-2018)