John’s film work has received attention worldwide. His 2007 short film, “Inside Charlie”, was nominated for Best Short Film at the Calgary International Film Festival and played at over 15 international festivals. John’s directorial talent has attracted several companies including Clearly Contacts, who hired John for commercial work on their 2009 ad campaign. John’s work has been noted for its fresh style, visual effects and youthful energy.
John’s music videos have hit heavy rotation Much Music. With a major in Film and New Media, John has worked alongside commercial filmmaker Steve Gainer (Ralph Lauren, Ferrari, Nickelodeon) and producer Don Murphy (Transformers, Natural Born Killers, Shoot ‘Em Up).