Jon Maxwell was born in Seoul, South Korea but was adopted to a family in New England. The insights and conflicts within that transition have informed his creative work, and combined with his love of cinema have made him the person and filmmaker he is today.
Career highlights:
2008 Film Independent: Project Involve directing fellow.
2013 Armed With A Camera Directing fellow.
His first feature documentary, “Aka Dan” has been watched by millions across many platforms.
His second feature was nominated for “Best Feature Documentary” Aka Seoul, 2017 LA Press Club Awards.
His current short film, “Penrose Avenue” is playing film festivals in 2020
