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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).
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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...
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 21, 2022 · J.D. Dillard, the director of "Devotion", a film about the first Black naval aviator Jesse Brown, talks about his personal connection to the story, his experience of shooting during the pandemic, and his challenges of using old-school war aircraft. He also reveals his father's role as a consultant and his admiration for Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell.
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...
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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. The film stars Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell.
