Eric Brian Hughes
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Eric Brian Hughes | |
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| Born | January 11, 1975 Somers Point, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, film producer, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1991–present |
Eric Brian Hughes, also known as E.B. Hughes, is an American writer, director and producer. He has written, produced and directed three feature films, Turnabout (2016),[1] Exit 0 (2019) and The Long Way Back (2020). His screenplay The Fallen Faithful won Best Screenplay at the 2011 Beverly Hills Film Festival.[2][3]
Background
[edit]Hughes grew up in Ocean City, New Jersey, USA. He attended film school at Temple University in Philadelphia and Columbia College in Hollywood.[3] From 1985-1997, Hughes was a photographer for The Ring.
Career
[edit]Hughes's directorial portfolio earned recognition at various film festivals.[4] His debut feature, Turnabout (2016), won as Best Feature Film Drama and Best Actor awards at the Hollywood Boulevard Film Festival and the Atlantic City Cinefest.[5]
In 2019, Hughes followed up with Exit 0, a suspense thriller set against the backdrop of a small shore town. The film, starred Gabe Fazio and Augie Duke.[6] Filmed on location in Cape May, New Jersey, Exit 0 highlighted Hughes's affinity for character-driven dramas intertwined with elements of mystery and psychological intrigue.[7]
Hughes's directorial effort, The Long Way Back received praise for its portrayal of human struggle.[8]
Hughes garnered acclaim as a screenwriter, with his screenplay The Fallen Faithful winning Best Screenplay at the 2011 Beverly Hills Film Festival.[9] He was recognized by The Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting, where he was named a finalist for his script Life's Back Pocket.[10]
Drawing inspiration from filmmakers such as John Cassavetes, Robert Altman and Hal Ashby, Hughes infuses his work with realism and emotional depth. His narratives often center on flawed characters navigating the complexities of life, offering insights into the human condition.[11]
Filmography
[edit]Feature films
[edit]| Year | Films | Credited as | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Writer | Producer | ||
| 2010 | The Fallen Faithful | Yes | ||
| 2016 | Turnabout | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2019 | Exit 0 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 | The Long Way Back | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBA | Wrong Way Out | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Short films
[edit]| Year | Films | Credited as | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Writer | Producer | ||
| 1994 | A Distant Chord | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 1997 | Harsh Light | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 | Blood Draw | Yes | No | Yes |
References
[edit]- ^ "Official Selections – Mindie January 2016". Miami Independent Film Festival. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
- ^ "The Fallen Faithful". vimooz.com. 12 April 2011.
- ^ a b Kelleher, Kristen (January 4, 2012). "Locals help Ocean City filmmaker shoot feature 'Turnabout'". Ocean City Sentinel. New Jersey. Retrieved February 3, 2017.[dead link]
- ^ Vasquez, Felix (December 20, 2016). "Turnabout (2016)". Cinema Crazed.
- ^ Schwab, Mark. "Turnabout". Diamond in the Rough Films. Archived from the original on 2017-01-13. Retrieved 2016-12-24.
- ^ Arnold, Justin (30 January 2020). "Breaking Glass Pictures Sets March 10 DVD Release Date for Horror Film 'Exit 0O'". mediaplaynews.com.
- ^ Rowlands, Paul (April 13, 2016). "E.B. Hughes on 'Turnabout'". Money Into Light. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
- ^ Halen, Adrian (7 May 2021). "Crime Thriller THE LONG WAY BACK from director E.B. Hughes (Exit 0) Arrives on VOD May 11". horrornews.net.
- ^ "E.B. Hughes". Coverfly.
- ^ Wittkowski, Donald (23 October 2023). "Movie Shoot for Suspense Thriller Begins in Sea Isle". Sea Isle News.
- ^ Rowlands, Paul. "An Interview with E.B. HUGHES". Money Into Light.