Biography
Described by The Australian as "the new [James] Wan.", Jack Dignan has established himself as a writer, director and producer with a unique style and a fresh voice in genre filmmaking. His award-winning debut feature, 'After She Died' has released all around the globe and is available on VOD, DVD, Blu-Ray, Prime Video and Tubi. His short films 'It Feels Like Spring' and 'Does Nobody See the Gun?' have gained global recognition on the festival circuit, with the former now available to watch on ShortsTV and the latter available on YouTube.
Jack began his career as a well-regarded Australian film journalist, publishing written reviews across multiple platforms while working on his own DIY short films. In the lead up to 'After She Died', Jack spent years working on high-profile Hollywood productions, such as 'Thor: Love and Thunder', 'Furiosa', 'Elvis', 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' and more. He's collaborated and worked with numerous Oscar winners and brings that knowledge and experience into his own filmmaking career.
Jack and the 'Puzzle Box' cast at their Supanova Sydney panel
Jack with Scott Johnston at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival
The Australian premiere of 'After She Died' at A Night of Horror Film Festival