I am an award-winning director, screenwriter, and production professional with over a decade of experience in both creative and large-scale studio environments. I have written and directed films premiering at major festivals and collaborated with networks and studios worldwide, guiding international crews from script to screen and ensuring smooth production across independent and studio-level sets.…

John Mathis

I am an award-winning director, screenwriter, and production professional with over a decade of experience in both creative and large-scale studio environments. I have written and directed films premiering at major festivals and collaborated with networks and studios worldwide, guiding international crews from script to screen and ensuring smooth production across independent and studio-level sets.…

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I am an award-winning director, screenwriter, and production professional with over a decade of experience in both creative and large-scale studio environments.

I have written and directed films premiering at major festivals and collaborated with networks and studios worldwide, guiding international crews from script to screen and ensuring smooth production across independent and studio-level sets.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director / Writer at Bobadilla Productions
January 1, 2025 - Present
Directed the upcoming feature horror film Bonded; awarded Best National Film at Terror Córdoba and premiered at international festivals including Screamfest LA. Managed on-set operations across independent and studio-level productions.
Director / Co-Director at Maze Films
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Directed The Devil Whispered My Name, distributed by Reel Suspects. Awarded Best National Film at Terror Córdoba and premiered at international festivals including Scream Fest LA. The project released theatrically in 130 cinemas and on major VOD platforms.
Director / Writer at TriCoast Entertainment
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Wrote and directed the feature horror-thriller Where's Rose, starring Ty Simpkins; premiered at Rain Dance Film Festival; international distribution following the premiere. The film released theatrically in 130 cinemas and on major VOD platforms.
Director at Network Music Group
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Directed multiple music videos, developing strong visuals in storytelling, rhythm, and pacing for music-led projects and supporting global distribution.
First Assistant Director / Producer at DS tar Entertainment
January 1, 2022 - Present
Produced and served as First AD on feature film Torn, overseeing on-set operations and schedule management.
Production Roles at Major Studios (Los Angeles, CA)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Production Assistant – HBO Westworld (Unit Runner); Production Assistant – Universal 'American Ninja Warrior Jr.' (Reality show); Office Production Assistant – Netflix 'Waffles and Mochi' (Children’s reality show); Production Assistant – Warner Bros 'Space Jam 2' (Eco PA on feature film set); Runner – Quibi 'Chrissy’s Court' (Reality TV production).

Education

MA in Screenwriting at London Film School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
BFA Film Making at University of North Carolina School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    paper The Devil Whispered My Name

    I directed the feature film “The Devil Whispered My Name”. The film was shot on location in the mountains of Argentina. The film won best national film at terror Cordoba and best Actress at BARS. The film had its North American Premiere at “Screamfest” in Los Angeles. The film sold to Reel Suspects out of Paris at Marche du Film.

    paper Where's Rose

    I wrote and directed the feature film “Where’s Rose” that stars Ty Simpkins (Insidious Franchise, The Whale). The movie was sold and went on to play at numerous film festivals including The Raindance film festival in London, UK. The film sold to Tri-Coast Entertainment and played in over 130 theaters before going to VOD. The film has been viewed millions of times and translated into numerous languages.

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