I'm a seasoned film and television producer and writer with over four decades of hands-on experience in conceptualizing and delivering creative advertising campaigns, TV drama development, and creating in-room hotel channels. I've worn many hats—writer, director, editor, cinematographer—and I enjoy turning bold ideas into compelling media across broadcast, digital, and experiential formats. I’m passionate about exploring innovative methods of media creation and sharing knowledge. I currently teach a cinema genre course at Georgian College and continue to produce and develop new projects, collaborating with talented teams and partners to bring stories to life.

John Podolak

I'm a seasoned film and television producer and writer with over four decades of hands-on experience in conceptualizing and delivering creative advertising campaigns, TV drama development, and creating in-room hotel channels. I've worn many hats—writer, director, editor, cinematographer—and I enjoy turning bold ideas into compelling media across broadcast, digital, and experiential formats. I’m passionate about exploring innovative methods of media creation and sharing knowledge. I currently teach a cinema genre course at Georgian College and continue to produce and develop new projects, collaborating with talented teams and partners to bring stories to life.

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I’m a seasoned film and television producer and writer with over four decades of hands-on experience in conceptualizing and delivering creative advertising campaigns, TV drama development, and creating in-room hotel channels. I’ve worn many hats—writer, director, editor, cinematographer—and I enjoy turning bold ideas into compelling media across broadcast, digital, and experiential formats.

I’m passionate about exploring innovative methods of media creation and sharing knowledge. I currently teach a cinema genre course at Georgian College and continue to produce and develop new projects, collaborating with talented teams and partners to bring stories to life.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Producer/CEO at Tanner’s Beach Productions Inc.
January 1, 1983 - Present
Responsible for the conceptualization and execution of creative advertising campaigns. Produced media content for broadcast, short-form and long-form. Implemented a network of in-room channels for hotels & resorts. Worked with talent, agents, funding agencies for the development of TV drama series. Performed production positions of writer/director/editor/cinematographer.
Professor – Cinema Genre at Georgian College
December 31, 2025 - September 16, 2025
Instructed a sessional course devoted to the different movie genres with a focus on how film techniques and cultural influences affected different styles in movie making.
Creative Producer at CTV2, Barrie
December 31, 2024 - September 16, 2025
Worked with Sales team to design and create commercials for clients responsible for all aspects of production, writing, directing, shooting & editing.
Writer - Producer at CKVR - TV Barrie
December 31, 2006 - September 16, 2025
Wrote and produced retail commercial TV spots for clients in Barrie and in the GTA to run on CITY-TV. Worked with sales team and clients to develop advertising campaigns.
Studio Manager – Film Department at York University
December 31, 1986 - September 16, 2025
Assisted Professor of film production courses demonstrating film cameras, lighting techniques and supervising the studio.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Specialized Honours) - Film Production at York University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1983

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education