Jay Palmieri Jr.
Filmmaker
Jay Palmieri Jr.
Filmmaker
JAY PALMIERI JR. is a Horror filmmaker based in NY & NJ. He's had a passion for the Horror genre since he was 10 years old. Since graduating from New York Film Academy NYFA in 2011, Jay’s writer/director credits include: DELUSION (2011), PROPHECY (2011), THE KUKLA (2014), IMPRISONED SOULS (2014), PLAY (2020), CARVE (2021), CARVED (2022), the award-winning LGBT horror films, TASTE (2016) & LÉA (2017) & his sophomore feature film, SOULMATE (co-directed w/ Andrew Froening). His short films, CARVERS, YOUTH, and zoom horror film, DIGITAL COVEN (co-directed w/ Amanda Troisi) are all currently in post-production.
Filmography
  • Producer (11 Credits)
    CUPID
    Short
    NEW YEARS, CARVER
    Short
    PLAY (b&w)
    Feature
    CARVERS2023
    Short
    SOULMATE2023
    Feature
    CARVED2022
    Short
    CARVE2021
    Short
    PLAY2020
    Feature
    LÉA 2017
    Short
    Léa2017
    Short
    TASTE2016
    Short
  • Writer (11 Credits)
    CUPID
    Short
    NEW YEARS, CARVER
    Short
    PLAY (b&w)
    Feature
    CARVERS2023
    Short
    SOULMATE2023
    Feature
    CARVED2022
    Short
    CARVE2021
    Short
    PLAY2020
    Feature
    LÉA 2017
    Short
    Léa2017
    Short
    TASTE2016
    Short
  • Director (11 Credits)
    CUPID
    Short
    NEW YEARS, CARVER
    Short
    PLAY (b&w)
    Feature
    CARVERS2023
    Short
    SOULMATE2023
    Feature
    CARVED2022
    Short
    CARVE2021
    Short
    PLAY2020
    Feature
    LÉA 2017
    Short
    Léa2017
    Short
    TASTE2016
    Short
  • Acting (2 Credits)
    CUPID
    Short
    CARVERS2023
    Short
33 Awards & Selections
Best Feature (WON), Best Actress- Lainey Drew (WON), Best Director- Jay Palmieri Jr. & Andrew Froening (NOMINATED)
SOULMATE
NJ Horror Con & Film Festival
Edison, NJ
2023
Best LGBT Film (Nominated), Best Horror/Thriller Film (Nominated), Best Film Noir/Dark Film (Nominated)
Léa
The Nova Fest
Virginia
2018
Best Horror/Thriller (WINNER), Best LGBT (Nominated), & Best Film Noir/Dark (Nominated)
TASTE
THE NOVA FEST
Fairfax, VA
2017
Best Feature (WON)
SOULMATE
Hollywood Blood Horror Festival
Best Director- Jay Palmieri Jr./Andrew Froening (WON), Best Actress- Lainey Drew (WON), Best SFX Make-Up- Marc Geller (WON), Best Editing- Andrew Froening (WON), Best Ensemble (NOMINATED), Best Original Music- Matt Bukaty (NOMINATED), Best Cinematography- Malachi Matcho (NOMINATED), Best Actor- David A. Velez (NOMINATED), Best Supporting Actress- Jillian Geurts (NOMINATED)
SOULMATE
New Jersey Film Awards
Outstanding Styling- Jay Palmieri Jr. (NOMINATED), Best Short From The Vault (NOMINATED)
Léa
The Short Film Awards
Award Of Recognition (WINNER)
Léa
Best Shorts Competition
Best Audience Of The Month (WINNER)
Léa
Direct Monthly Online Film Festival
Best Horror Short (WINNER)
Léa
Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards
Los Angeles, CA
Best Short Film (NOMINATED)
TASTE
Houston Horror Film Festival
Best Supporting Actress (WINNER)- Danielle Kronenberg
TASTE
Utah Film Festival
Best Horror Short (NOMINATED)
TASTE
Fright Meter Awards
Best Nudity (WINNER), Best Kill (WINNER), Best Cinematography (WINNER), Best Music (NOMINATED), Best Actress (NOMINATED)- Christina Toth, Best Director (NOMINATED)- Jay Palmieri Jr., Best Short (NOMINATED), Best Sound (NOMINATED), Best Gore (NOMINATED)
TASTE
Independent Horror Movie Awards
Best Supporting Actress (WINNER)- Danielle Kronenberg
TASTE
London Film Awards
London
Best Horror Film (WINNER), Best Supporting Actress (WINNER)- Danielle Kronenberg
TASTE
Go Independent Film Festival LA
Silver Award (WINNER), Best Thriller (NOMINATED)
TASTE
North American Film Awards
Best Supporting Actress (WINNER)- Danielle Kronenberg
TASTE
Yosemite International Film Festival
Outstanding Styling In A Short Film (NOMINATED)- Jay Palmieri Jr., Best Supporting Actress (NOMINATED)- Danielle Kronenberg
TASTE
The Short Film Awards
Best Supporting Actress (WINNER)- Danielle Kronenberg
TASTE
WIND International Film Festival
Best Horror Film (WINNER), Best Supporting Actress (WINNER)- Danielle Kronenberg
TASTE
Go Independent Film Festival
Washington, DC
Finalist
TASTE
Influx Magazine Film Awards
Best Supporting Actress (WINNER)- Danielle Kronenberg
TASTE
Hollywood Walk Of Fame Film Festival
Hollywood, CA
Best Supporting Actress (WINNER)- Danielle Kronenberg
TASTE
International Independent Film Awards
Award of Merit For An LGBT Film (WINNER), Best Supporting Actress (WINNER)- Danielle Kronenberg
TASTE
Best Shorts Competition
Best Producer (WINNER)- Jay Palmieri Jr. & Danielle Kronenberg, Best Actress (WINNER)- Christina Toth, & Best LGBT Film (WINNER)
TASTE
Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards
Los Angeles, CA
Award Of Merit For An LGBT Film (WINNER), Best Supporting Actress (WINNER)- Danielle Kronenberg
TASTE
IndieFest Film Awards
Best Supporting Actress (WINNER)- Daniell Kronenberg
TASTE
Los Angeles Horror Competition
Los Angeles, CA
Best Supporting Actress (WINNER)- Danielle Kronenberg
TASTE
United International Film Festival
Award Of Merit For An LGBT Film (WINNER), Best Supporting Actress (WINNER)- Danielle Kronenberg
TASTE
Accolade Global Film Competition
Best Supporting Actress (WINNER)- Danielle Kronenberg
TASTE
Los Angeles Film Awards
Los Angeles, CA
Best LGBT Film (WINNER)
TASTE
Direct Monthly Online Film Festival
Award Of Recgotion For An LGBT Film (WINNER)
TASTE
Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Festival
Hollywood
Best Actress (WINNER)- Christina Toth
TASTE
London Independent Film Awards
London
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Education
College
New York Film Academy
Filmmaking
2010 – 2011
Personal Details
Birth Date
September 13
Gender
Male
Zodiac Sign
Virgo
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