Summary

John is a happily married director, cinematographer, lover of dogs, Instagram addict (@windycitycamera), and all-around happy dude. He has traveled around the world for shoots of all shapes, sizes, and budgets, and serves as producer of Glass City Films.

Credits

1/13 – 4/14

Director Chrysalis

Film (Feature-length) — Glass City Films Details
1/13 – 4/14

Directed the overall look, style, and performances of the film from pre-production to production to post-production; also oversaw everything from location scouts to rehearsals to creative meetings with the cinematographer and production designer.

6/13 – 7/13

Director of Photography (DP) (Red Epic) Badboxes - The Mystery

Music Video Details
6/13 – 7/13

Responsible for executing the vision of the director through visual storytelling, lens choices, and lighting; managing both camera and lighting crews; brought on all lighting gear for use on shoot.

5/12 – 5/12

Director of Photography (DP) (Red Epic) Ramona Falls - Fingerhold

Music Video Details
5/12 – 5/12

Responsible for executing the vision of the director through visual storytelling, lens choices, and lighting; managing both camera and lighting crews; brought on miscellaneous equipment items for use on shoot.

4/12 – 5/12

Director of Photography (DP) (Panasonic AF100) Single Long (Season 1)

HBO GO — Digital — HBO Details
4/12 – 5/12

Oversaw the execution of the visual look of the web series - all seven episodes - in conjunction with the directors; served as camera operator on all episodes.

12/11 – 2/12

Director of Photography (DP) (Panasonic AF100) Fait Accompli

Film (Short) — Sigsaly Entertainment Details
12/11 – 2/12

Responsible for executing the vision of the director through visual storytelling, lens choices, and lighting; managing both camera and lighting crews; coordinating with the 1st AD on shot schedule and location needs.

6/11 – 8/11

Director of Photography (DP) (Red One MX) Nightlights

Film (Feature-length) — Play On Productions Details
6/11 – 8/11

Responsible for executing the vision of the director through visual storytelling, lens choices, and lighting; managing both camera and lighting crews; coordinating with the 1st AD on shot schedule and location needs.

7/09 – 11/10

Director Happily After

Film (Feature-length) — Glass City Films Details
7/09 – 11/10

Directed the overall look, style, and performances of the film from pre-production to production to post-production (including rewrites); also oversaw everything from location scouts to rehearsals to creative meetings with the cinematographer and production designer.

Media

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Education

Class of '16

Depaul University

Digital Cinema MFA
Class of '06

University of Notre Dame

BA in Film, Television, and Theatre

My Gear

  • Dana camera dolly
  • ARRI Lighting Kit
  • C-Stand
  • Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
  • Atomos Shogun Inferno
  • SmallHD
  • Panasonic Lumix GH5
  • 1.2K HMI
  • 575 HMI
  • 2' 4-bank Kino
  • 4' 4-bank Kino
  • Canon FD mount lenses
  • Zeiss Distagon Lenses

Skills

  • Director
  • editor
  • Producer
  • Camera Operator
  • Cinematography
  • Screenwriter
  • Line Producer
  • Gaffer
  • 1st AC
  • Key Grip