Judges

Meet Our Esteemed Judges

Explore the backgrounds of the distinguished professionals evaluating submissions to the HAUS Film Festival screenwriting competition.

Otis Johnson

Filmmaker, SAG Actor, & Author

Otis Johnson is the creator of Haus Film Festival, a long-running film festival celebrating Horror, Action, Underground, Sci-Fi, Cyberpunk, and Afrofuturism. A filmmaker, author, and actor from the mean streets of Los Angeles, he tells stories that reflect his Black/Asian heritage and passion for hidden histories. Find him at @grindhauselektor across the internet, at grindhauselektor.com, and hausfilmfestival.com.

Gray Creasy

Filmmaker & SFX Artist

Born and raised in Nashville, Gray Creasy spent 15 years in Los Angeles working a multitude of film industry jobs. He has credits in special effects makeup, art direction, and acting for film, TV, theater, and print advertising. Since moving back to Nashville, Gray has written, produced, and directed multiple short films and is currently in post-production on his first feature film. Find him on all the junk at @graycreasy.

Ken May

Actor, Director, & DJ

Multi-hyphenate artist Ken May is an actor, director, and DJ, who has acted in over 100 films in his career. With a particular affinity for DIY horror and cyberpunk, Ken May’s films turn necessity into creativity, pushing the limits of possibility. As a cybersecurity professional, he experiences the cutting edge of technology and its impacts on society, and his real-world experiences continue to inform his art.

Cat de Lune

Writer & Editor

A professional writer with 10 years of experience as an editor and proofreader, Cat de Lune is passionate about the written word. She has always been fascinated by how style, grammar, and vocabulary blend together in perfect harmony to communicate ideas and meanings. When she’s not reading, she’s watching weird media, making art, or spending time with her two cats.

Jonathan Janssen

Writer

Jonathan Janssen is a published and performed author, actor, and playwright from Southern California. His immersive and interactive theatre experiences have been a part of festivals like Insomniac’s Beyond Wonderland and Middle-Lands, and he has acted in several plays and short films.

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ENter the HAUS Film Festival
screenwriting competition

Are you a filmmaker or screenwriter with a great idea? Submit your screenplay to HAUS Film Festival for our screenwriting competition. The top submission will win a $250 cash prize; there will be judges selections in Horror, Action, Underground, Science Fiction, Cyberpunk, and Afrofuturism; and festival laurels for official selections.