Jon Michael Simpson

Jon Michael Simpson

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Biography

Jon Michael Simpson, an acclaimed filmmaker and actor, is based in Austin, Texas. During his time studying film at the University of Texas in 2014, he directed his first feature documentary, Hi I'm Blake. This remarkable film caught the attention of Warner Bros. Discovery, leading to its licensing and ultimately inspiring the creation of the Hi I'm ____ documentary anthology series, launched in conjunction with Chip and Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Network. With an impressive portfolio of eleven films, including The Get Together, which aired on Showtime, he has proven his prowess as a producer. Furthermore, Jon Michael has showcased his versatility by directing, producing, and acting in various films, commercials, and digital series, collaborating with notable entities such as Snapchat/NBC. Recently, Jon Michael took on the lead role in the highly anticipated Shudder Original film, Sorry About The Demon (2023). He also successfully completed production on MRC's Milli Vanilli documentary, "Girl You Know It's True," where he served as both Executive Producer and director. Currently, he continues to make waves as the Executive Producer and director of the Hi I'm ____ series, which is available on Discovery+ and HBO Max. His latest addition to this series is the captivating film, Hi I'm Travis Mills.

Filmography Movies

Acting

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A Perfect Host

A group of friends rent an isolated lake house owned by a fitness obsessed man with mysterious intentions.

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The One You're With

A girl running from her past has a one-night stand with a guy who's stuck in his ways, only to wake up the next morning to discover they are forced to live together due to a nation-wide state of emergency.

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The One You're With

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Scare Package II: Rad Chad’s Revenge

Following the events of the original with the survivors attending the funeral of “Rad Chad” Buckley, which quickly devolves into an elaborate series of death traps centered around Chad’s favorite films, forcing the guests to band together and use the rules of horror to survive the bloody game.

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Scare Package II: Rad Chad’s Revenge

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Apartment 413

Marco is running out of time to find a job before his girlfriend, Dana, has their first baby. He's also losing his mind.

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Scare Package

Chad Buckley is super crazy about horror movies, but also very lonely. He mostly spends his days in his small movie shop having wild discussions with his only returning customer, Sam.

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The Tiny Life of Butcher Duke

A comedy about retired tennis legend attempting to win his life back by competing in a tennis rematch to win his very own tiny home.

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The Tiny Life of Butcher Duke

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Sorry About the Demon

A young man struggling with a broken heart learns that his new place is full of restless spirits.

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Sorry About the Demon

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Shelby Oaks

A woman's obsessive search for her missing sister leads her into a terrifying mystery at the hands of an unknown evil.

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Stages

It's make or break time for Ben Garza as he embarks on his solo first tour after the collapse of his band. By his side are Rita, his former tour manager stepping away from her stable life to help him, and Parker, a remaining bandmate who joins Ben as a utility player. However, Rita also secures Jessie Ramos as the opening act, a rising star whose sudden surge in popularity will completely destabilize Ben. Throughout this musical odyssey, Ben will face characters on the road who challenge his ideas of success, relevance, and purpose. Some encounters offer hope; others deepen his doubt. By the tour’s end, Ben must decide whether to keep chasing the life he once had—or chart a new path forward.

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Production

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The Get Together

A recent college post-grad, a soon-to-possibly-be-engaged couple, and a failing musician all deal with the realities of growing up as their three stories intersect over the course of one night at a house party in Austin.

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The Get Together

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The One You're With

A girl running from her past has a one-night stand with a guy who's stuck in his ways, only to wake up the next morning to discover they are forced to live together due to a nation-wide state of emergency.

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The One You're With

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A Perfect Host

A group of friends rent an isolated lake house owned by a fitness obsessed man with mysterious intentions.

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Don't You Go Nowhere

A jazz dynamo belts his way through his weekly set until he makes an unexpected connection with an audience member.

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Don't You Go Nowhere

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Hi I'm Blake

After a gymnastics accident leaves him severely brain-damaged, Blake Hyland is given a platform to bring awareness and hope to everyone he meets on the road to recovery while his family wrestles to restore him back to his former self.

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Executive Producer

Hi I'm Blake movie poster

Hi I'm Blake

After a gymnastics accident leaves him severely brain-damaged, Blake Hyland is given a platform to bring awareness and hope to everyone he meets on the road to recovery while his family wrestles to restore him back to his former self.

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Hi I'm Blake

After a gymnastics accident leaves him severely brain-damaged, Blake Hyland is given a platform to bring awareness and hope to everyone he meets on the road to recovery while his family wrestles to restore him back to his former self.

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Hi I'm Blake movie poster

Hi I'm Blake

After a gymnastics accident leaves him severely brain-damaged, Blake Hyland is given a platform to bring awareness and hope to everyone he meets on the road to recovery while his family wrestles to restore him back to his former self.

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Hi I'm Blake movie poster

Hi I'm Blake

After a gymnastics accident leaves him severely brain-damaged, Blake Hyland is given a platform to bring awareness and hope to everyone he meets on the road to recovery while his family wrestles to restore him back to his former self.

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Hi I'm Blake movie poster

Hi I'm Blake

After a gymnastics accident leaves him severely brain-damaged, Blake Hyland is given a platform to bring awareness and hope to everyone he meets on the road to recovery while his family wrestles to restore him back to his former self.

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Gallery

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