Learn from a working director, writer, producer, and cinematographer with 20 years of experience in feature films, documentaries, reality TV, game shows, travel & lifestyle shows, and live TV.

John not only excels as an independent film maker, but his knowledge of the mechanics and emotion of film is extensive. He understands both the craft and the impact potential of cinema. He is also a careful listener who ensures he understands a problem before exploring answers.

John is very personable and loves what he does. He is extremely thorough and hard working. With over 20 years of experience in the film industry, directing and filming abroad and in SA, done documentaries, TV series and short films. He will for sure be a great superprof.

If you are looking for someone to show you the ropes in the film industry, John is the right person.
With successful international experience in TV series directing, editing, making documentaries for UN throughout most of Africa and working for SABC TV, he has the skill, experience and talent to coach in this innovative industry. I also like his calm and patient manarism. You will love John.

John isn't just a clear and generous educator, he has tons of real experience on sets working on tough and challenging projects. He understands the angles, and that's not just a photographic reference but one that refers to his knowledge of every step of the process. From pre-production all the way to handing the final film over to the film festivals; he's been there. On top of all of that is his knowledge of cinema as an academic and historic medium. If there's an obscure film out there, chances are he's already seen it.

Having worked on global television shows, feature films, documentaries, and countless shorts with John, few people possess the combination of respect for the craft, making a narrative work, working within margin, leading a diverse team of people, and making sure each phase of the filmmaking process is done with excellence. Beyond his decades of real-world experience, John is an incredible teacher! Nothing but respect and double thumbs up for John as a SUPER superprof! As a Two-Time Official Primetime Emmy Contender and industry professional myself - trust me when I say John is your guy!

John is an excellent teacher—patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely gifted at making complex concepts easy to understand. His extensive experience and impressive awards speak for themselves, and his broad range of skills across different areas of the film industry gives him a wealth of knowledge to draw from. I would highly recommend John to anyone looking to learn about filmmaking or cinema.

At the end of the day, anyone can Google anything about film. But you may be hard-pressed to find someone who has John's experience in the industry, not to mention the numerous awards for his short films, who is willing to coach you through gaining experience of your own in film.