HOMETOWN
Cody was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri and graduated from McCluer North High School in 2010.
FILMMAKING
Cody is proficient as a writer, director, editor, sound designer, photographer and specializes in cinematography and camera operation
AWARDS
He has received the Best Director Award at the 2015 Universal Film Festival for his drama short Charles, his thesis film at the Kansas City Art Institute.
EDUCATION
Kansas City Art Institute - Bachelors of Fine Arts in Digital Filmmaking
FINE ARTS
Cody specializes in portraiture through hand-drawn charcoal illustrations as well as painting and photography.
INFLUENCES
Cody is often narratively influenced by directors Woody Allen, the Coens Brothers, Paul Thomas Anderson, Derek Cianfrance and Quentin Tarantino. He is visually influenced by cinematographers Roger Deakins, Emmanuel Lubezski and Hoyte van Hoytema.
2015 Film Reel
A recap of video projects shot, directed and edited by Cody Hunt through 2014-15.
Charles
After surviving a drunk driving accident, Charles must rely on friends and family for support. When his brother comes into town with his newborn baby he realizes what it is he cares about.
KC LIVE INTERVIEW
Cody’s first television appearance on daytime talk show KC LIVE discussing his thesis short film entitled Charles which was nominated at the 2014 Universal Film Festival.
2015 Camp Matoaka Yearbook
Recap montage of the Camp Matoaka experience in the summer of 2015.