BIO
John is a Canadian film director with 12 years of experience in film and digital media. He’s directed two feature films distributed by SONY Pictures, Columbia TriStar airing on AMC, FREEFROM, HBO CANADA, CRAVE, CTV MOVIES, SONY MOVIE CHANNEL and SHOWTIME.
As a director, John is fortunate to have worked with actors including Will Sasso and Colm Feore. He recently collaborated with renowned writer/director Joe Carnahan (THE GREY, THE A-TEAM) as the previz artist on the action/thriller SHADOW FORCE for LIONSGATE.
John’s been nominated for 6 Alberta Film and Television awards and directed the winning “Best Actress” performance for Julie Orton’s portrayal of Claire Saint in EVERFALL.
On the commercial side John has written, directed and edited spots for MASTERCARD & HP, and worked with luxury brands including Sotheby's. He’s created national spots airing on CBC and is a fluent and passionate digital creator.
NOMINATIONS AND AWARDS
2018
Alberta Film and Television Awards: ‘Everfall’ is nominated for 7-awards, winning the Best Actress catagory. Personal nominations include: Best Director, Best Editor, Best Dramatic Feature over 30 mins.
2017
Alberta Film and Television Awards: ‘A Miracle On Christmas Lake’ is nominated for 9-awards. Personal nominations include: Best Director, Best Editor, Best Dramatic Feature over 30 mins.
NETWORKS AND STUDIOS
JOHN'S WORK CAN BE SEEN ON:
SELECTED PERIODICALS
Calgary Herald, September 21, 2017 “EVERFALL SKATES LINE BETWEEN TEEN HORROR AND MODERN CAUTIONARY TALE”
Calgary Herald, December 30, 2016 “16 rising stars of film and TV from Alberta who made a mark in 2016”
Calgary Metro, August 31st 2016 “Canadian films announced for CIFF”
Calgary Herald, August 31st 2016 “Actress Sandra Oh, director Kim Nguyen to attend Calgary International Film Festival; Canadian titles revealed”
Calgary Herald, “Calgary filmmaker explores magic and loss with family film, The Night Pond
Calgary Herald, June 6th 2015 “Local web series comedy taking a crack at the big time”