Eric Brian Hughes Explained

Eric Brian Hughes
Birth Date:	11 January 1975
Birth Place:	Somers Point, New Jersey, U.S.
Occupation:	Film director, film producer, screenwriter
Years Active:	1991–present

Eric Brian Hughes, also known as E.B. Hughes, is an American writer, director and producer. He has written, produced and directed three feature films, Turnabout (2016),^[1] Exit 0 (2019) and The Long Way Back (2020). His screenplay The Fallen Faithful won Best Screenplay at the 2011 Beverly Hills Film Festival.^{[2] [3]}

Background

Hughes grew up in Ocean City, New Jersey, USA. He attended film school at Temple University in Philadelphia and Columbia College in Hollywood.^[3] From 1985-1997, Hughes was a photographer for The Ring.

Career

Hughes's directorial portfolio earned recognition at various film festivals.^[4] His debut feature, Turnabout (2016), won as Best Feature Film Drama and Best Actor awards at the Hollywood Boulevard Film Festival and the Atlantic City Cinefest.^[5]

In 2019, Hughes followed up with Exit 0, a suspense thriller set against the backdrop of a small shore town. The film, starred Gabe Fazio and Augie Duke.^[6] Filmed on location in Cape May, New Jersey, Exit 0 highlighted Hughes's affinity for character-driven dramas intertwined with elements of mystery and psychological intrigue.^[7]

Hughes's directorial effort, The Long Way Back received praise for its portrayal of human struggle.^[8]

Hughes garnered acclaim as a screenwriter, with his screenplay The Fallen Faithful winning Best Screenplay at the 2011 Beverly Hills Film Festival.^[9] He was recognized by The Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting, where he was named a finalist for his script Life's Back Pocket.^[10]

Drawing inspiration from filmmakers such as John Cassavetes, Robert Altman and Hal Ashby, Hughes infuses his work with realism and emotional depth. His narratives often center on flawed characters navigating the complexities of life, offering insights into the human condition.^[11]

Filmography

Feature films

Year	Films	Credited as
		width=65	Director	width=65	Writer	width=65	Producer
2010	The Fallen Faithful
2016	Turnabout
2019	Exit 0
2020	The Long Way Back
TBA	Wrong Way Out

Short films

Year	Films	Credited as
		width=65	Director	width=65	Writer	width=65	Producer
1994	A Distant Chord
1997	Harsh Light
2020	Blood Draw

External links

• • Screencomment review
• Capemay article
• UKfilmreview article
• Screencritix review
• Searchmytrash profile
• Filmthreat article
• Patch article

Notes and References

1. Web site: Official Selections – Mindie January 2016. Miami Independent Film Festival. December 6, 2016.
2. Web site: The Fallen Faithful. 12 April 2011 . vimooz.com.
3. Web site: Kelleher. Kristen. Locals help Ocean City filmmaker shoot feature 'Turnabout'. Ocean City Sentinel. New Jersey. January 4, 2012. February 3, 2017.
4. Web site: Vasquez . Felix . Turnabout (2016) . Cinema Crazed . December 20, 2016.
5. Web site: Schwab . Mark . Turnabout . Diamond in the Rough Films . 2016-12-24 . 2017-01-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170113144022/http://www.ditrfilms.com/turnabout . dead .
6. Web site: Arnold . Justin. Breaking Glass Pictures Sets March 10 DVD Release Date for Horror Film 'Exit 0O'. 30 January 2020 . mediaplaynews.com.
7. Web site: Rowlands . Paul . E.B. Hughes on 'Turnabout' . Money Into Light . April 13, 2016 . February 3, 2017.
8. Web site: Halen . Adrian . Crime Thriller THE LONG WAY BACK from director E.B. Hughes (Exit 0) Arrives on VOD May 11. 7 May 2021 . horrornews.net.
9. Web site: E.B. Hughes . Coverfly . en.
10. Web site: Wittkowski . Donald . Movie Shoot for Suspense Thriller Begins in Sea Isle . Sea Isle News . 23 October 2023.
11. Web site: Rowlands . Paul . An Interview with E.B. HUGHES . Money Into Light . en.