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JD Dillard (born December 26, 1987) is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter best known for his work on Sleight (2016), Sweetheart (2019), and Devotion (2022). Early life. Dillard was raised as a Navy brat, the son of Bruce and Geri Dillard.
J.D. Dillard is known for Devotion (2022), Sweetheart (2019) and Sleight (2016).
Nov 21, 2022 · Fate beckoned filmmaker J.D. Dillard when it came to delivering the true-life story of war hero Jesse Brown to the big screen. Long before his filmmaking career took flight, Dillard grew up a Navy brat.
Dec 11, 2022 · Guest Column: ‘Devotion’ Director J.D. Dillard on Why The Story of the Navy’s First Black Aviator Is So Personal. The filmmaker writes about his mother and father, the latter being a former naval...
Apr 10, 2019 · J.D. Dillard became Hollywood’s indie darling when his debut feature film Sleight premiered at Sundance in 2016 and was acquired by WWE Studios and Blumhouse.
Nov 23, 2022 · Dillard is the son of Bruce Dillard, the second Black naval aviator to fly with the Blue Angels, and with his dad serving as a consultant on the film, JD was able to get closer to his...
Feb 23, 2023 · J.D. Dillard, director of Devotion, and his father Bruce Dillard, a Naval Aviator, sat down and shared their experiences and insights about the film which tells the story of Jesse L. Brown, the first black Naval Aviator who served in the Korean War.
