Jay Cunnigham was born in Liverpool, England to Gerard and Julie Cunningham. He is of Irish descent and has 7 brothers. His Mother and Father split up when he was aged 11. His fascination with the cinema began when a family friend, who worked in a local cinema, allowed him to watch films whilst she looked after him throughout his early life. He has a Masters Degree in Screenwriting from the Liverpool Screen School at John Moores University. He lives with his partner Kate and has a son Luca and daughter Lily. His inspiration comes from John Casavettes and Christoper Nolan.
