Pete Jones Overview

PETE JONES Born and raised in Deerfield, Illinois, Pete searched for a way into the film industry since graduating from high school. After writing a number of scripts and having them rejected by studios, he entered another script, Stolen Summer, into a nationwide scriptwriting contest called Project Greenlight. The contest was set up by actors Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, who sponsored the competition. After winning, Jones was provided with $1 million to make the film. While making the... See All