I’m John, an LA-based director and cinematographer. Filmmaking has given me access to an emotional language inside myself, and I’m drawn to storytelling as a way to connect to others.

I was born and raised in New York City and received my bachelor’s degree from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. After moving to LA, I worked as assistant to producer Chris Meledandri at Illumination Entertainment before getting my MFA in directing from the American Film Institute. I’ve worked with social media influencers and brands in the fashion and beauty space, directing and shooting a range of commercials and branded content. I shot the feature films A Thousand Junkies (2018) and the upcoming Late Bloomers, as well as shorts that have played at Sundance and SXSW.

My short film Nominated (2020) was featured on Funny or Die, where YouTube user NoBody_NoWhere commented “This isn’t funny at all but I did find it interesting.”

Education:

MFA American Film Institute - Directing

BA Tisch School of the Arts, NYU - Film & TV Production