Jay Shurey is an acclaimed film producer, screenwriter and the founding director of JQS Films. After many years producing radio drama for the BBC with the arts charity Company Paradiso, Jay transitioned toward film production with the action-adventure feature Young Hunters: The Beast of Bevendean (2013). Following a handful of short film productions which include the multi-award winning psychological thriller Betrayed (2022), Jay returned to long-form with feature-length thrillers The Caller (2023), High Water (2023), Good Neighbours (2024) and The Cellar (2024).

In addition to pursuing his productions, Jay's passionate advocacy for education led him to establish JQS Learning and JQS Rocks in 2019 and 2024 respectively to foster and celebrate the next generation of young filmmakers through online mentorship and training. Jay studied Film Studies at Boundstone Community College between 2001-2003.