John Dower
Documentary Filmmaker
John is one of the UK’s leading documentary directors. His feature Thriller in Manila was in competition at Sundance, was BAFTA and Emmy nominated, and won a Grierson and a Peabody Award. His film Bradley Wiggins: A Year In Yellow was BAFTA nominated in the Best Director category.
As well as his sporting films he has a keen eye for comedy. His music documentary Live Forever was described by The Guardian as: "Sublime...finds that the truth is stranger and funnier than the myths". His feature My Scientology Movie, which he also co-wrote, topped £1 million at the UK box office and was the highest grossing documentary of 2016. It was praised by The Telegraph as "a giddy, Pythonesque delight", with Variety calling it "riotously funny".
His last film The Mystery of DB Cooper for HBO & the BBC, was a true crime film with a difference, The Guardian calling it, “a real-life Twin Peaks … highly entertaining” and the Times saying it is – “all but flawless”.
He has just finished directing a series for Netflix called – Sophie – A Murder in West Cork.
As well as screening at prestigious festivals such as Sundance, Toronto, Tribeca, LFF, Berlin and Cannes his films have broadcast on HBO, ESPN, Sky, the BBC & Channel 4.
Alongside his documentary work, John has directed a number of commercials for numerous leading brands and Agencies worldwide. Recent work includes campaigns for The Co-operative Bank, Not On The High Street and Omega. As well as spots for Sky HD, Aviva, Mars and Vodaphone.