Jono Hunter writes, directs, edits, and creates visual effects. By combining a background in comedic performance (trained at Second City, UCB, and Humber College) with high-end technical execution, he has built a career defined by versatile, award-winning storytelling.
Jono’s work has earned international recognition, including a Cannes Bronze Lion, a Young Director Award, and honors from the Academy Award-qualifying ANIMATOR. His feature film, Modern Classic, won Best First Feature at the Canadian Film Festival, and his animated series Night Drives took home both the Episodes Audience Award and the Summer Chastant Episodic Award at Slamdance 2024. Most recently, a piece from his Webby-nominated satirical series Hot Globe won Best Animation at the 2026 Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival. He is currently bringing this multi-disciplinary expertise to the upcoming Captain Newfoundland documentary.
REPRESENTATION:
CANADA // FELON // (SPENCER HOUGHTON)
USA // SLIM (TOM WEISSFERDT)
EVERYWHERE ELSE // GOEAST.TV
INSTAGRAM // @jmbhunter