Jason Lei Howden

Embracing the bizarre and the macabre, Jason Lei Howden, born in 1981 in New Zealand, has been active in film direction since 2012. His work, predominantly in the horror and comedy genres, is best known for the cult favorite films "Deathgasm" (2015) and "Guns Akimbo" (2019), with the former earning him the award for Best Director at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival. Howden's authorial style is marked by his distinctive blend of splatter horror, dark humor, and heavy metal aesthetics, often pushing the envelope of genre conventions. As a director, Jason Lei Howden's audacious vision and unique storytelling approach make his films an eccentric, yet exciting cinematic experience.