Scott's passion for film, came at an early age. Through the years, he learned various skills, that would later lead him to his first film.
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Scott is an award winning filmmaker. His first submission to a film festival, was in the spring of 2018, for the Fortnight Film Contest. Even though it was his first and it was a short, he figured better now than never. “Ya got to get your foot in the door, and start somewhere!”, he said.
Ever since the age of 9, he would create little scenery sets with rocks, dirt, and chunks of bark. These mini sets, would add a lifelike scenery for himself and friends, while they played with Matchbox & Hotwheels.
He was always intrigued by the camera, and owned a few still photo cameras; the first, being a simple Kodak 110, and later, in high school, a Pentax K1000. He remembers watching home films, his father shot on 8mm. From then on, he was always intrigued by motion picture. Years went on, and video was introduced, being VHS and later Beta, which ended up losing in the end. Although he never had a video camera, he wanted to get a black and white video camera, by Fisher Price, called PXL 2000. The camera was priced around $200. He can remember riding his bike for miles, to Toys R Us, just to look at it through the glass case.
In 1990, his junior year of high school, he signed up for drama class. Although, shy, and had extreme stage freight, he decided it was time to train his mind and get over it. He soon realized, it wasn’t so bad, and to this day, doesn't regret any of it. The following year, he signed for another term, as well as a photography class, which was only an introduction to his passion for photography later on.
In 1994, he auditioned for a play called “Elves and The Shoemaker”, at River Walk Theater, a local theater. He got the part as a “Mayors Attendant” and a “Townsperson”. He did well & enjoyed it so much, he wanted to try for another.
In 1995, he auditioned for “Sherlock Holmes & The Crucifer of Blood”, at Spotlight Theater, Grand Ledge. He got the part as “Birdie Johnson”, the Butler. He did awesome in that as well, and decided acting was something he really liked.
Film was just beyond the horizon, and constantly on his mind, he just never had the equipment or money.
He worked at a billboard from 1992-98, drawing and designing billboards. He enjoyed art, and decided it was time to go back to school. He still had drama & acting on the mind, but knew that alone wouldn’t get him a job.
Later on, video cameras were made with better resolution, and were cheaper to purchase. One day, he picked up a "Sony 8mm CCD" camera from a university surplus. A year later, he purchased a brand new "Sharp Hi8" video camera, and made a few shorts with his friend, but never had the editing software to complete a film. It was just something to watch on the television, in hopes to one day get to that point.
In 2005, he graduated, and got a job at Dart Container, as a technical illustrator. Six years later, he realized he was getting nowhere.
In 2013, Michigan was booming with the movie industry, as many large companies got hefty tax breaks. He decided this might be the perfect opportunity to throw in the towel, and get his foot in the film industry.
He tried out for the movie “Transformers”, with DreamWorks. He drove to Detroit, auditioned, and was selected as an extra. A week later, his agent sent him an email, saying they had chosen too many people.
In 2015, he had another chance, this time it was with Warner Brothers. The film was “Batman v Superman”. Again, he drove to Detroit, met with the casting directors etc., then was told to come back the next day for costume fitting. He was overwhelmed seeing everything, from a 55’ green screen, amazing cameras & equipment, the actors, and learned the whole process. He immediately knew, it was something he wanted to do. It was also, a tool he would later use in his own films.
In 2016, he got another break with a new show called “Detroiters”, Comedy Central.
He was chosen as an “Awards Attendee” and “Winner”. It was a small part, but he killed it, and the director liked it so much, he personally chose him to be a part of the scene, center stage. ...He finally got to be in the "action".
In 2017, he decided to finally write his first film, called “The Coin”, and later enter production.
In the spring of 2018, he decided to enter a local film festival contest, called “The Fortnight Film Contest”, for the Capital City Film Festival. He didn’t have a film ready for the actual film festival, so he figured “why not try for this?” ...”It’s the first step!”
Films could not exceed 10 minutes, which his was only 6:33 long (Alex You're Fired). It was submitted & accepted, and shown the last day of the festival. He was amazed that everyone laughed and enjoyed it. He believes, that this was just a step in the right direction. The spark to not only keep him going, but to create many more, and enter as many film festivals as he can. He hopes to get awards & recognition. A good friend recently told him, it only takes one to get noticed.
  • Producer (2 Credits)
    The Coin2019
    Short
    Alex You’re Fired2018
    Short, Other
  • Writer (2 Credits)
    The Coin2019
    Short
    Alex You’re Fired2018
    Short, Other
  • Director (2 Credits)
    The Coin2019
    Short
    Alex You’re Fired2018
    Short, Other
Best Director
The Coin
Immaginary Mind Film Contest
2021
Nominee - Best Short Film
The Coin
MP Film Awards - Motion Picture Film Awards
2020
Officially Selected
The Coin
Hollywood Verge Film Festival
Los Angeles, CA
2020
Officially Selected
The Coin
Indie Short Film Festival
Hollywood,CA
2020
Semi-Finalist
The Coin
Vegas Movie Awards
Las Vegas, NV
2020
Finalist
The Coin
Independant Shorts Awards
Los Angeles, CA
2020
Semi-Finalist
The Coin
IndieX Film Festival
Los Angeles, CA
2020
Winner Honorable Mention - Best Comedy
Alex You’re Fired
Vegas Movie Awards
Las vegas
2019
Official Selection
Alex You’re Fired
Short to the Point
2019
Official Selection
Alex You’re Fired
Miami Independant Film Festival
Miami
2019
Official Selection
Alex You’re Fired
InShort Film Festival
2018
Pretty Darn Awesome
Alex You’re Fired
Capital City Film Festival
Lansing
2018
Best Sci-Fi Film
The Coin
Hollywood Verge Film Awards
Hollywood, CA
Official Selection
The Coin
Hollywood Gold Awards
Hollywood, CA
1 Honorable Mention for Best Actor in a Leading Role, 1 Honorable Mention for Best Actress in a Leading Role, and 2 for Voice Over
The Coin
International Independant Film Awards
Los Angeles, CA
Official Selection
Alex You’re Fired
MoziMotion
College
Lansing Community College - (Associates Degree)
Design
20002005
College
Thomas M. Cooley Law School - (Certificate Of Completion)
Intro Classes - NON MAJOR
20102013
High School
J. W. Sexton High School
General Studies - Art/Adv. Art - Drama
19871991
High School
Harry Hill Vactional - (Certificate Of Completion)
Commercial Art & Advertisement
19891991
Birth Date
October 24, 1972
Nickname
Scotty
Hometown
Lansing
Height
6’
Gender
Male
Eye Color
Blue
Zodiac Sign
Scorpio
"The grass is greener on the other side, but the grass on the other side still has to be cut." - Scott Flones
"Making movies is like painting a picture! The camera is the brush, while the setting is the canvas. The colors are the season, time of day, or the various lighting used. From this, the magic of a film is born." - Scott Flones
Scott's passion for film, came at an early age. Through the years, he learned various skills, that would later lead him to his first film.
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