Eric Brian Hughes

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]

Eric Brian Hughes
Born	Somers Point, New Jersey, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Film director, film producer, screenwriter
Years active	1991–present

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
		Director	Writer	Producer
2010	The Fallen Faithful		Yes
2016	Turnabout	Yes	Yes	Yes
2019	Exit 0	Yes	Yes	Yes
2020	The Long Way Back	Yes	Yes	Yes
2025	Dark Horse	Yes	Yes	Yes
2026	A Long Way From Nowhere	Yes	Yes	Yes

Short films

Year	Films	Credited as
		Director	Writer	Producer
1994	A Distant Chord	Yes	Yes	Yes
1997	Harsh Light	Yes	Yes	Yes
2020	Blood Draw	Yes	No	Yes

Documentary

Year	Title	Credited as
		Director	Producer
1991	Once A Champion	Yes	No