P.J. Palmer is a celebrated filmmaker renowned for crafting emotionally powerful, visually striking narratives that delve into the complexities of identity, survival, and redemption. His body of work revolves around outsiders and truth-tellers who navigate the intricate web of power, faith, and silence.
Raised in the remote Sierra Nevada mountains and later within a strict Pentecostal household, Palmer draws inspiration from his deeply personal experiences of resilience, queerness, and spiritual ambiguity. His films often span multiple time periods and formats, skillfully blending cinematic and theatrical language to explore the intricacies of memory, love, and the high cost of being seen.
As the writer/director of North Star, an Oscar-qualified short film featuring Colman Domingo and Kevin Bacon, Palmer has demonstrated his mastery of storytelling. Additionally, he is the creator of Crossfade, a groundbreaking hybrid anthology series that seamlessly blends filmed theater and cinema. Furthermore, Palmer is currently developing Son of a Preacher Man, a limited series based on his own life, which promises to be a deeply personal and poignant exploration of his experiences.
Throughout his work, Palmer is dedicated to crafting stories that bring the invisible to light, confront moral ambiguity, and leave space for both heartbreak and hope.
