At 18 John interned in a post production company to learn the craft of film editing, further enhanced his skills through several jobs in production and post production, and went on from there to work in editing on many notables films. Also studied acting for seven years with Sharon Carnicke, Professor and Associate Dean of Theatre, USC, Currently studying acting with Steve Eastin. Also studied screen writing. John directed his first music video in 1996. Produced and directed a short "American Bullies" in 2013. Co-wrote and produced Big Top Evil in 2018.