BIOGRAPHY
Jon Payton began his editing journey at the turn of the millenium out of instinct and attraction for the art form. He completed many personal projects over the next 20 years, and received high praise and recommendation from numerous people of various walks of life. He has continued to grow artistically, professionally, and personally through the projects he has completed at Austin Community College.
EDUCATION
Austin Community College
Radio-Television-Film
AAS - Converging Media Production
May 2019 - Dec 2021
Chancellor's Honor Award - 2021
Phi Theta Kappa Nominee - 2021
Phi Sigma Pi Nominee - 2021
NSLS Nominee - 2021
GPA: 4.0
FILMOGRAPHY
Editor's Reel
AUGUST 2021Â - DECEMBERÂ 2021
A showcase of my best work from projects where I collaborated with people and also projects where I had to work alone. Editor
Date
AUGUSTÂ 2021 - DECEMBERÂ 2021
This is a short comedy about a socially inept man who fails at the dating game with cringeworthy results. Editor, Post-Production Sound Mixer, Colorist
The Holy Burrito
AUGUST 2021 - DECEMBERÂ 2021
This spooky commercial shows the power of the Holy Burrito as it exorcises the demon Hunger from a young woman. Editor
Love The Fire
AUGUST 2021 - DECEMBERÂ 2021
This documentary explores the joys and benefits of grilling, shot across 3 cities and 3 households. Editor, Director, Cinematographer
ALIVE
JANUARYÂ 2021 - MAY 2021
Short drama that tells the story of a troubled, addicted man as he fights to correct his lifestyle for the sake of his wife.  Editor, Director, Screenwriter, Actor, Cinematographer
Phobia
MAY 2020
Short video which explores my deepest darkest fear. Editor, Director, Cinematographer, Actor, Production Design
Little Couple
APRIL 2020
Short film I made with the help of my wife during the pandemic. Tells the story of an average day from a household item's point of view.  Editor, Director, Screenwriter, Actor, Voice Actor, Cinematographer
Peaceful Lane
APRIL 2020
48 Hour Film Project submission. How does one deal with trash neighbors without breaking the law?  Editor, Screenwriter, Director, Actor
Strive
APRIL 2020
Music Video featuring original footage interwoven with footage from the feature film Man Of Steel. Original music by Jon Payton (Copyright 2020). Editor, Director, Studio Musician, Songwriter, Performer
Symptoms
MARCH 2020Â - APRILÂ 2020
Short narrative film asking the question "What unexpected symptoms happen during the second wave of COVID-19?"Â Â Editor, Screenwriter, Director, Actor, Cinematographer
One Last Day
FEBRUARY 2020 - MARCH 2020
Short narrative film of a couple's last day together, and my second project in Film Style Production.  Editor, Screenwriter, Director
Lucky You
Short video, and my very first project in Film Style Production.  Editor, Screenwriter, Director
NOVEMBER 2009 - JANUARY 2011