Michael Sheffield British actor, screenwriter, producer Date of Birth: 27.02.1991 Country: Great Britain

1. Early Life and Education
2. Collaboration with Colin Kravchuk
3. Short Film Debut: "Echoes"
4. "Jester" Series and Breakout Success
5. "Victory: A Star Wars Story"
6. Personal Life
7. "Jester" Feature Film
8. Russian Release and Cast

Early Life and Education

Michael Sheffield was born on February 28, 1991, in Lakeland, Florida, USA. Details about his early life are scarce. After graduating high school, Sheffield pursued affordable filmmaking courses at F.I.R.S.T. College in Orlando, Florida.

Collaboration with Colin Kravchuk

During his studies, Sheffield met director Colin Kravchuk. This collaboration became the foundation for their future filmmaking endeavors.

Short Film Debut: "Echoes"

The duo moved to St. Augustine, Florida, to direct their first short film, "Ghosts of Saint Augustine." However, the project faltered due to a lack of cooperation from witnesses. They then shifted their focus to Clermont, Florida, and produced "Echoes," a short horror film released in 2014.

"Jester" Series and Breakout Success

Sheffield and Kravchuk created the character "Jester," a methodical killer with a distinct mask. Their first short film featuring Jester was released in 2016 and became a viral hit on YouTube. Two sequels followed in 2018 and 2019, amassing over 30 million views.

"Victory: A Star Wars Story"

In 2017, the duo released "Victory: A Star Wars Story," a short film that paid homage to the iconic franchise. They played the lead roles and attempted to create their own lore within the Star Wars universe.

Personal Life

Sheffield is currently in a relationship with cosplayer Molly ("DarthSmolly"), who shares his love for Star Wars. They own a pet dog named Kenan.

"Jester" Feature Film

In 2023, Sheffield and Kravchuk released the feature-length horror film "Jester," a continuation of their popular short film trilogy. The film premiered internationally, with Eduardo Sanchez of the "Blair Witch Project" franchise serving as executive producer. The screenplay departed from the previous iterations, focusing on two estranged sisters who must confront a supernatural threat.

Russian Release and Cast

"Jester" was released in Russia on February 15, 2024. Alongside Sheffield, who reprised his role as Jester, the cast included Matt Servitto ("Homeland," "Hitch," "Melinda and Melinda") and Leilia Samington. Local actors from Frederick, Maryland, where the film was shot, made up the supporting cast.