Pax Jolie-Pitt, the 22-year-old son of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, recently made a rare public appearance at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, signaling an increasing interest in a career in film. He was photographed alongside co-directors Fernando Ferro and Garrett Patten at the premiere of their short film, Self Custody, on January 23rd.
From Crew Member to Rising Talent
While Pax has previous credits as a voice actor (Kung Fu Panda 3, 2016) and behind-the-scenes roles on films connected to his mother’s work (First They Killed My Father, 2017; Maria, 2024), this marks a clear move toward independent projects. Sources indicate that he is currently in talks to collaborate with Ferro and Patten on future work, suggesting a deliberate effort to establish himself beyond his “nepo-baby” status.
A Family That Works Together
Angelina Jolie has long encouraged her children’s creative pursuits. She highlighted Pax and his brother Maddox’s contributions as assistant directors on her film Without Blood in 2022, praising their dedication: “We work well together… [He] worked hard.” Jolie has openly expressed her desire to expose her children to the arts from a young age, contrasting with the more restrictive approaches some celebrity parents take.
Beyond the Screen
Pax isn’t the only Jolie-Pitt child forging their own path. Vivienne, 17, co-produced the Tony Award-winning Broadway show The Outsiders, while Shiloh, 19, is exploring dance. Zahara, 21, attends Spelman College, and even the youngest, Knox, 17, has time to decide on his career path. None of the six children have shown interest in traditional acting roles; instead, they are finding positions behind the scenes.
Pax’s recent public appearance and reported career discussions suggest a long-term commitment to the film industry, moving beyond inherited opportunities toward independent growth. His emergence at Sundance signals a shift from family projects toward establishing his own professional identity.
