Jay William Thomas is a 4th generation Appalachian, growing up in eastern, KY where the bluegrass kisses the mountains. Jay started telling stories around the campfire when he was little and began writing, acting, and directing while pursuing a BFA double major at Western Kentucky University. After almost a decade in New York acting, producing, and writing Jay began his filmmaking journey receiving Best Director awards for his short “Aquae Vitae”. Jay is currently an MFA candidate at the University of Texas at Austin in Film Production, looking to explore the intersection of southern culture in modernity.
