J B Thompson

JB Thompson is a Wisconsin-based producer, writer, and director known for his bold approach to storytelling and his devotion to the craft of independent cinema. As the co-director and screenwriter of Rise of the Deermageddon, Thompson brings together a rare mix of wit, imagination, and old-school filmmaking sensibility-blending practical effects, sharp satire, and genuine heart into a creature feature that celebrates the absurd and the authentic in equal measure.

With a background spanning screenwriting, acting, and hands-on production management, Thompson approaches filmmaking as both a creative art and a logistical puzzle to be solved with precision and flair. His work is marked by a strong narrative voice, a love of collaboration, and a commitment to elevating genre filmmaking through storytelling that resonates beyond the spectacle.

Thompson's creative philosophy draws from his Midwestern roots, a deep respect for craft, and a lifelong fascination with how film can connect people through laughter, nostalgia, and shared imagination. When he's not on set or in the edit bay, he enjoys spending time with family, exploring new creative challenges, traveling, and unwinding with a fine cigar and good company.