Jethro Waters

Jethro Waters is an American independent filmmaker, known for the documentary feature F11 and Be There (2020) and the narrative feature Gunfighter Paradise (2024). He is a screenwriter, director, cinematographer, editor, producer, and composer.

Known for a lyrical, experimental, and surrealist style that spans multiple genres, his films are representative of an auteur method, with his cinematography being praised by critics as a distinctive element of his work. His satirical narrative feature Gunfighter Paradise has been described as a Semi-autobiographical dark comedy that explores themes of religion, grief, family, and The American South.

His documentary films have often focused on artists and photographers. He won a Regional Emmy Award at the 2021 Midsouth Emmy Awards for the documentary feature F11 and Be There.

He is also known for directing music videos for various artists, including John Cale, Weyes Blood and Angel Olsen.

Born in Texas and raised in North Carolina, he is one of the Notable Alumni from the University of North Carolina Asheville.