Jonathan Hughes is a multifaceted screenwriter and playwright based in Limerick City, with a rich background in script writing and film production.
He holds a Master's degree in Script Writing from Goldsmiths University of London and a Bachelor's degree in Film & TV Production from the National Film School of Ireland at IADT, where he honed his skills in storytelling and filmmaking.
Jonathan's experiences, including a tumultuous upbringing and years spent in the closet, have profoundly influenced his perspective on contemporary life, resulting in his scripts being highly sought after.
His body of work is replete with accolades, including winning the Best Screenplay award at the Waterford Film Festival for his short project, The Wake, which was also selected as the recipient of the Clones Film Festival funding award.
Additionally, Jonathan's scripts have been produced for Goldsmiths University of London, resulting in a best screenplay award for his work on the graduation film See You In Hell, and he won the Filmbase/RTE Short Shots funding award for his short comedy script Acorn, which premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh 2017 and went on to play the festival circuit worldwide.
Furthermore, Jonathan was awarded the Galway Film Centre/RTE short film funding prize for his short script MOTHER, and received funding from Screen Ireland for his short project Mary through their Short Stories scheme.
Both Mary and MOTHER premiered at the 30th Galway Film Fleadh in 2018 and were screened worldwide at various festivals.
In January 2019, Jonathan received a nomination for the prestigious Discovery Award at the Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival, solidifying his reputation as a talented and innovative filmmaker.
In 2020, Jonathan made his directorial debut with the short film Operator, which was selected for the first ever online Galway Film Fleadh and has since gone on to screen at dozens of festivals at home and abroad.
Also in 2020, his short film project La Tumba was awarded the DLR First Frames funding prize by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council and the National Film School of Ireland at IADT, further testament to his exceptional storytelling abilities.
Jonathan's unique voice has translated into comedy projects that resonate universally, tickling the funny bones and warming the hearts of audiences worldwide.
Through his work, Jonathan has demonstrated his ability to craft compelling narratives that captivate audiences and leave a lasting impact, solidifying his position as a talented and accomplished screenwriter and playwright.
