Biography

Jason Avalos is a Latinx Actor, Writer, Director, and Award-Winning Producer telling Comedy/Dramedy meets Genre stories of Inclusivity in Film, Television, and Digital. He has developed and collaborated with Dreamworks Tv, Funny or Die, and Dawn's Light Media. Jason has been in over a dozen Independent films and popular series. He is a member of Nalip, Latino Filmmakers Network, Sundance Latino Hub, and teaches Comedy Pilot Writing thru hosted workshops such as his most recent with CAVIAR. He launched a Production Company in 2018, SCHOOLHOUSE PICTURES, where he helps brands connect with inclusive audiences, influencers, and storytellers and produces original content. Recently deemed a "Rising Star" ; He has been featured on podcasts and magazines La Lista, Medium, Geekdom, Voyage LA, and Authority magazine.
- IMDb mini biography by: schoolhouse pictures

Jason Avalos is a Los Angeles-based actor, director, and producer whose work blends high-style genre storytelling with emotional intensity. As an actor, Avalos has transitioned from physical comedy to gritty action and atmospheric noir, with credits including Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Quantum Leap, and the upcoming action thriller Hunt Mode.

A third-generation Jeet Kune Do practitioner with Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training, Avalos brings a rare physical authenticity to his roles. Behind the camera, he is the founder of Schoolhouse Pictures, developing elevated horror and genre films such as Puppet (in collaboration with Fangoria Studios) and Wax Witches. His filmmaking combines cinematic style with genre subversion, drawing comparisons to the work of A24, Takashi Miike, and Nicolas Winding Refn.

Avalos' storytelling spans film, television, and comics, with projects that have premiered at major festivals and cultivated global genre fanbases. Whether in front of the lens or behind it, he is committed to creating bold, distinctive worlds that challenge expectations and stay with audiences long after the credits roll.
- IMDb mini biography by: Gen Sanchez