Jonathan Morgan Heit talks about his new short film

Photo by Jay Heit

Starring in feature films like “Valentine’s Day,” “Bedtime Stories,” and the upcoming “Date Night,” isn’t enough for 9-year-old Jonathan Morgan Heit. This young actor recently directed his first short silent-film on the back lot of Universal Studios.

Being behind the camera for a change was “a little weird” for Heit, “but it was a fun experience.” Heit wanted to study directing to develop a better understanding of how movies are made. This would contribute to his career in later years.

His new short-film is called “It Happens” which is about a man who believes he will have a great day but results with the opposite. The film will be released in March of 2010.

Heit recently starred in “Valentine’s Day,” which is currently in theatres, among many other famous faces. It was a “truly amazing” experience with having the opportunity to work with director Garry Marshall. Heit stars as Franklin who is “a class clown [that] is basically a pain in the neck.”

This 9-year-old is also featured in numerous upcoming projects including Steve Carell and Tina Fey’s “Date Night” as their son, “Dinner for Schmucks,” and a Disney Playhouse series called “Jake and the Neverland Pirates.” Heit plans to shoot another short-film within a few months to pursue his career in both fields.