J.K. KELLY

J.K. is a screenwriter and novelist specializing in elevated commercial thrillers grounded in authentic, high-stakes worlds. 

He spent over 30 years operating in the global motorsports arena, helping build VP Racing Fuels into an international brand—experience that informs the precision, scale, and realism across his work. 

Kelly’s writing blends character-driven drama with cinematic set pieces, often exploring systems of power, loyalty, and betrayal. His feature slate includes Take the Shot, based on his novel Deadly Driver, a grounded CIA thriller set in the world of international motor racing; The Lost Bird, an awards-forward drama centered on the theft of a restored WWII B-17; and Pressure Point, a military crime thriller tackling misconduct within elite forces. 

He has also written Christmas Quest, a character-driven holiday dramedy and the sequel, Joy Ride.

His work is currently circulating among agencies, producers, and production companies. Known for commercially sharp concepts and strong lead roles, Kelly’s projects are positioned in the $25–40M “commercial prestige” lane for both studios and streamers.