Originally from Detroit, Michigan, John has lent his skills to some of the top Animation and Visual Effects studios in the world for the past 20 years.

Specializing in character animation for feature films, he has worked for Walt Disney Animation Studios, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Weta Digital, Animal Logic, Rhythm and Hues. Most recently John joined Wildbrain Studios as a Showrunner, Director and Writer.

In 2021, John wrote and directed his first short film - Lake Erie, an animated supernatural thriller, produced by Wildbrain Studios. The film went on to screen internationally and won multiple awards. The property is being developed into an animated series by Wildbrain.

John’s skillsets include illustration, character design, 2D and 3D animation, modeling, rigging, and lighting. He has lead teams for feature film and television projects .

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