Jonny White is a multi-award-winning filmmaker and digital artist, whose work is grounded in the human experience and often explores sensory, experimental, and documentary forms. His filmmaking practice began at York St John University, where he studied Film & Television Production (BA), and he is now undertaking an MA in Film Practice at Arts University Bournemouth. His practice spans documentary and beyond, with a focus on creating authentic work that inspires, educates, and resonates with audiences. His films have screened internationally at Academy Award, BAFTA, and BIFA-qualifying festivals, as well as through prominent online curation platforms and industry-recognised showcases.
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Jonny's work has reached audiences widely across the UK, the United States, Austria, Malta, Italy, and North Macedonia. His work has screened in venues ranging from Everyman Cinema, to small independent arts and culture spaces, connecting with viewers in both commercial settings and more intimate community-led environments.
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SCREENINGS
Still Moving - ScreenDance Miami Festival - 2026
Still Moving - Dance On Screen Film Festival - 2025
Still Moving - Leeds International Film Festival - 2025
Ballet & I - Norwich Film Festival [BAFTA-Qualifying] - 2022
Ballet & I - Discover Film Awards [Winner: Best Mental Health Film] - 2022
Ballet & I - Bolton International Film Festival [BAFTA-Qualifying] - 2022
Ballet & I - Manchester Film Festival [BIFA-Qualifying] - 2022
Ballet & I - 1.4 Awards [Longlist] - 2021
Ballet & I - Shiny Awards [Shortlist] - 2021
Ballet & I - KINO Short of the Week - 2021
Ballet & I - BOOOOOOOM TV - 2021
Ballet & I - Film Shortage - 2021
The Voices of Men - Sheffield Doc Fest Screening - 2025
The Voices of Men - 1.4 Awards [Shortlist] - 2021
The Voices of Men - BOOOOOOOM TV - 2020
The Voices of Men - Directors Notes - 2020
The Voices of Men - Aesthetica Short Film Festival [BAFTA-Qualifying] - 2020
The Voices of Men - Manchester Film Festival [BIFA-Qualifying] - 2020
The Voices of Men - Film Shortage - 2020
ETA - London Independent Film Awards [Best Thriller Nomination] - 2020
Trapped in Terror - Royal Television Society Student Award - 2017
PRESS
Sky News, Homeless Street Angels Christmas Charity Single Music Video - Breakfast with Kay Burley, December 2023
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KINO Short Film, 'Ballet & I' Interview with Jonny White, November 2021
Yorkshire Evening Post, Leeds filmmaker shines spotlight on men's mental health in latest documentary, July 2020
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Leeds Living, The Voices of Men – Leeds Filmmaker Jonny White, July 2020
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Minds, Meds and Muffins, Let’s Talk Men’s Mental Health – and Let’s Talk More about it, July 2020
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Leeds Living, In conversation with Jonny White, May 2020
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Yorkshire Evening Post, Watch Leeds filmmaker's short movie on city as a 'ghost town' in coronavirus lockdown, May 2020
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