WRITING & DIRECTING FOR BIG & SMALL SCREENS

John is a writer and director developing original work that lives at the intersection of cinema, culture, and design. He is one-third of Frank, a multidisciplinary production and design studio producing original films, immersive installations and rooted in visual storytelling and screen-born iconography. His credits include Reverence, a film installation spanning 20 acres in Temecula wine country, and Hello Vietnam, a dinner-and-a-movie experience exploring family and grief, inspired by six weeks traveling across Vietnam in 2025. On the commercial side, John has produced sizzle reels, podcasts, and live events for PLC Detroit, with brand work spanning Nike, Carhartt, and New Balance Athletics. He has also worked alongside Academy Award–winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter.