Jack Truman

Director · Cast · Writer

Born

August 14, 1965 · Pekin, Illinois, USA

Birth name

John Kerney

Jack Truman is an award-winning filmmaker, stage and film director, actor, and writer. A 40 year veteran of stage and screen, his filmmaking debut, the award-winning hit cult comedy short Phone Sex Grandma, premiered at the 2006 Slamdance Film Festival to standing-room only audiences. Combined, Truman's films have screened at over 700 film festivals worldwide. Prior to his filmmaking career, Truman had a 20 year career in stage and theater, directing and starring in over 70 stage productions nationwide. Jack is also a college professor, award-winning screenwriter and playwright, and author of the book No Budget Filmmaking. He is the Founder of the Holly Weird Film Festival in Los Angeles, California. Truman has a Bachelor's degree in Business, an MFA in Theatre, and is an Army veteran.