j. caleb thomas

artist, writer, filmmaker

United States

J. Caleb Thomas is a queer multidisciplinary artist from Florida. They live in Philadelphia and teaches college English. Their work spans independent film, theatre, music, fiction, and outsider art.

They draw inspiration from Yasujiro Ozu, Michelangelo Antonioni, David Lynch, Brian Eno, and Sofia Coppola. Across every medium, their work often explores isolation.

They use minimalism to celebrate the undervalued power of humanity in the mundane.

Portfolio
Touring Festivals Now
2026
Pixie

Short film. Official Selections: 2026 Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions Volume 8. 2026 Susquehanna LGBTQ Film Festival.

American College Theatre Festival (Formerly KCACTF)
2026
It Is Time to Say Goodnight

Ten-minute play. Performed at the American College Theatre Festival (Region II) 2026.

YouTube
2024
Down in the Park

Short film. Official Selection: 2025 Festival Angaelica.

YouTube
2023
Where Flowers Bloom

Short documentary film. Official Selections: FusionFest 2023. Global Peace Film Festival 2023.

Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival
2022
Carmilla: An American Gothic

Performed at the 2022 Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival. Winner of the festival's Patrons' Pick Award.