Jayme McMillan MFA

Biography

Jayme is an award-winning screenwriter and filmmaker hailing from Columbus, Ohio. After working in television and professional video production for over a decade, he began teaching filmmaking and producing narrative films full-time. He’s the owner/operator of Sled Dog Films and holds an MFA in Film and Television from Regent University. Jayme enjoys mentoring students both in the classroom and on the film set, and can often be found writing, directing and producing films alongside his students.

Recent Filmmaking Awards Include:

“Travelers” Short Film
Winner, Best Cinematography | Lenses: Vancouver International Film Festival, 2025
Nominee, Best Short Narrative | Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival, 2025

“The Cost” Short Film
Winner, People’s Choice | Northwood Film Festival, 2025
Nominee, Best Short Film | WSXA Paris International Film Festival, 2025
Nominee, Best Indie Low Budget Short | Cannes World Film Festival, 2025
Nominee, Best Short Film | Loveland Film Festival, 2025

“Passed” Short Film
Finalist, Best Drama | Cannes World Film Festival, 2024
Finalist, Best Indie Low Budget Short | Cannes World Film Festival, 2024

“The Clean Slate” Feature Script
Winner, Best Feature Script | Script Awards Los Angeles, 2023
Finalist, Drama Screenplay | New York Script Awards, 2023

“Real” Short Film
Winner, Best Short Film | The Cut Film Series, 2022
Finalist, Best Drama Short | Midwest Slam Fest, 2022