Jamison LoCascio, an award-winning feature film director, began writing the screenplay for his first union short, "Midnight Catch," in 2012. The film received acclaim at the New Jersey International Film Festival and Manhattan Film Festival.
Before graduating from Montclair State University with honors, LoCascio formed his first production company. He won the "Excellence in Filmmaking" award for his numerous successful productions, which premiered in film festivals around the world.
LoCascio's short films have been honored by the Screen Actors Guild and screened at festivals such as the Los Angeles International Short Film Festival, Montclair Film Festival, and NewFilmmakers New York. His shorts "Track 3," "A Stranger's Confession," and "Powerless" were official selections of the Festival de Cannes Short Film Corner.
His films have been anthologized in the prestigious Anthology Film Archives in Manhattan, distributed worldwide on DVD, and picked up for online distribution by Film Bay. DirecTV distributed six of LoCascio's short films on their new International short film platform.
LoCascio's first feature film, "The Depths," starring Michael Rispoli and Patch Darragh, won Best Feature Film at the 2017 Manhattan Film Festival and received a strong critical reception. The film also won Best Feature Film and Best Director at the 2017 Los Angeles Film Awards and received domestic distribution with Sony Pictures and The Orchard.
His second feature film, "Sunset," starring acclaimed actor Austin Pendleton, received rave reviews and won multiple awards, including Best Dramatic Feature Film at the 2018 Manhattan Film Festival and Best Ensemble at the 2018 Los Angeles Film Awards. "Sunset" also received domestic distribution with Sony Pictures and The Orchard.
In 2020, Jamison LoCascio and Adam Ambrosio launched Film Valor, a new film production company and social media platform. The Film Valor platform often shares a behind-the-scenes look at their filmmaking process.
Film Valor has worked on many client projects, including commercial and film work for Fortune 500 companies, notable independent filmmakers, and entertainment marketing trusted by major distributors.
LoCascio's third feature film, "Know Fear," received critical acclaim and stars Amy Carlson. The film had a limited theatrical release and is streaming on major platforms.
His fourth feature film, "How Dark They Prey," a unique horror anthology, has been released on major streaming platforms. Critics hailed the film as "Horror at its best."
With "7x7," LoCascio's fifth feature film release, a collection of many of his award-winning short films were brought together for one viewing experience on major platforms.
In 2023, LoCascio released his first book, "The Script is not Enough," about his experiences directing/writing feature films. The book is available from major stores worldwide.
In 2025, LoCascio started production on his sixth feature film, "Death Knight."
