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{{PersonInfobox | {{PersonInfobox | ||
|name=Gary JJ Spate | |name=Gary JJ Spate | ||
|image=Gary JJ Spate.jpg | |||
|image_caption=Gary JJ Spate | |||
|occupation=Filmmaker, writer, paranormal investigator | |occupation=Filmmaker, writer, paranormal investigator | ||
|known_for=Co-founding the Society of Paranormal Studies; founding The EERIE Files | |known_for=Co-founding Spirit Searchers Paranormal Research Society; co-founding the Society of Paranormal Studies; founding The EERIE Files | ||
|status=Living | |status=Living | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Gary JJ Spate''' is a British filmmaker, writer and paranormal investigator. He is best known as the co-founder of the [[Spirit Searchers Paranormal Research Society]], the [[Society of Paranormal Studies]] (SPS), and the founder of [[The EERIE Files]] and [[The Vault]]. | |||
'''Gary JJ Spate''' is a British filmmaker, writer and paranormal investigator. He is best known as the co-founder of the [[Society of Paranormal Studies]] (SPS) | |||
== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Spate has worked in filmmaking, writing and media production | Spate has worked in filmmaking, writing and media production alongside his long-standing interest in paranormal investigation. His work combines historical research, field investigations and documentary storytelling, with a focus on preserving eyewitness accounts and examining reports of unexplained phenomena. | ||
== Paranormal investigations == | == Paranormal investigations == | ||
In 2004, Spate co-founded the [[ | In 2004, Spate and [[Sadie Ingoldby-Spate]] co-founded the '''Spirit Searchers Paranormal Research Society''' in [[Grimsby]], [[North East Lincolnshire]]. | ||
The organisation conducted paranormal investigations at reportedly haunted locations across England between 2004 and 2007, documenting witness testimony, historical research and reported paranormal activity. | |||
In 2007, Spirit Searchers evolved into the [[Society of Paranormal Studies]] (SPS), expanding its focus towards broader paranormal research, investigation and education. | |||
Through SPS, Spate has continued investigating reports involving hauntings, apparitions, cryptids, UFO sightings, psychic phenomena and folklore. | |||
== The EERIE Files == | == The EERIE Files == | ||
In 2026, Spate founded [[The EERIE Files]], an online publication | In 2026, Spate founded [[The EERIE Files]], an online publication and community focused on paranormal investigations, unexplained phenomena, folklore and historical mysteries. | ||
As part of The EERIE Files, he created [[The Vault]], an encyclopaedic archive documenting cases, locations, people, research, books and media connected to unexplained subjects. | |||
== Filmmaking and media == | |||
Alongside his paranormal work, Spate has worked as a filmmaker and writer, producing independent films, documentaries and historical projects. | |||
His media work focuses on storytelling, historical subjects and exploring unusual or overlooked topics. | |||
== Vault Profile Assessment == | |||
{{VaultProfileAssessment | |||
|role=Paranormal investigator, filmmaker and writer | |||
|known_for=Spirit Searchers Paranormal Research Society; Society of Paranormal Studies; The EERIE Files | |||
|active=2004–present | |||
|summary=Gary JJ Spate is a long-standing figure within independent paranormal investigation, combining field research, filmmaking and archival work. | |||
}} | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Spirit Searchers Paranormal Research Society]] | |||
* [[Society of Paranormal Studies]] | * [[Society of Paranormal Studies]] | ||
* [[Sadie Ingoldby-Spate]] | * [[Sadie Ingoldby-Spate]] | ||
Revision as of 10:58, 30 July 2026
Gary JJ Spate is a British filmmaker, writer and paranormal investigator. He is best known as the co-founder of the Spirit Searchers Paranormal Research Society, the Society of Paranormal Studies (SPS), and the founder of The EERIE Files and The Vault.
Biography
Spate has worked in filmmaking, writing and media production alongside his long-standing interest in paranormal investigation. His work combines historical research, field investigations and documentary storytelling, with a focus on preserving eyewitness accounts and examining reports of unexplained phenomena.
Paranormal investigations
In 2004, Spate and Sadie Ingoldby-Spate co-founded the Spirit Searchers Paranormal Research Society in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire.
The organisation conducted paranormal investigations at reportedly haunted locations across England between 2004 and 2007, documenting witness testimony, historical research and reported paranormal activity.
In 2007, Spirit Searchers evolved into the Society of Paranormal Studies (SPS), expanding its focus towards broader paranormal research, investigation and education.
Through SPS, Spate has continued investigating reports involving hauntings, apparitions, cryptids, UFO sightings, psychic phenomena and folklore.
The EERIE Files
In 2026, Spate founded The EERIE Files, an online publication and community focused on paranormal investigations, unexplained phenomena, folklore and historical mysteries.
As part of The EERIE Files, he created The Vault, an encyclopaedic archive documenting cases, locations, people, research, books and media connected to unexplained subjects.
Filmmaking and media
Alongside his paranormal work, Spate has worked as a filmmaker and writer, producing independent films, documentaries and historical projects.
His media work focuses on storytelling, historical subjects and exploring unusual or overlooked topics.