John M. Tyson
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Producer
- Writer
John M. Tyson's love of film and storytelling led him to the world of filmmaking at an early age. John started in the backstage of Philadelphia's premeire theater scene while studying at the Walnut Street Theater and the The Wilma Theater.
Since then, John has worked in the film business in many capacities. Editor, Screenwriter, Producer, and as one of the top 1st Assistant Directors on a broad range of projects including feature films, TV series, commercials, promos, documentaries, and PSAs.
Through his 25+ years in the film industry, John has worked worldwide on hundreds of projects for the most renowned companies and clients. His work as a 1st AD has taken him across the continents to every major US market, Canada, Mexico, Europe and the Middle East.
John has had the pleasure of working with a number of acclaimed producers, directors and a diverse group of celebrity talent ranging from sports heroes to supermodels to Academy Award winning actors. He has collaborated with industry giants such as Keanu Reeves, Brian de Palma, Daniel Day-Lewis, Kevin Smith, Howard Stern, Justin Timberlake, Kate Moss, Daryl Hannah to name a few. His credits include feature, TV, commercial, and promo work for such production companies and networks as 20th Century Fox, Screen Gems, Plan B, ESPN, Comedy Central, HBO, IFC, Discovery, Biscuit Filmworks, Green Dot Films, Chelsea Pictures, and RSA Films.
John Tyson graduated with a Master of Arts from The London International Film School and is a member of the Directors Guild of America. He has been bonded through Film Finances and is available for work worldwide.
When not racking up frequent flyer miles, John resides in Kingston, NY.
Since then, John has worked in the film business in many capacities. Editor, Screenwriter, Producer, and as one of the top 1st Assistant Directors on a broad range of projects including feature films, TV series, commercials, promos, documentaries, and PSAs.
Through his 25+ years in the film industry, John has worked worldwide on hundreds of projects for the most renowned companies and clients. His work as a 1st AD has taken him across the continents to every major US market, Canada, Mexico, Europe and the Middle East.
John has had the pleasure of working with a number of acclaimed producers, directors and a diverse group of celebrity talent ranging from sports heroes to supermodels to Academy Award winning actors. He has collaborated with industry giants such as Keanu Reeves, Brian de Palma, Daniel Day-Lewis, Kevin Smith, Howard Stern, Justin Timberlake, Kate Moss, Daryl Hannah to name a few. His credits include feature, TV, commercial, and promo work for such production companies and networks as 20th Century Fox, Screen Gems, Plan B, ESPN, Comedy Central, HBO, IFC, Discovery, Biscuit Filmworks, Green Dot Films, Chelsea Pictures, and RSA Films.
John Tyson graduated with a Master of Arts from The London International Film School and is a member of the Directors Guild of America. He has been bonded through Film Finances and is available for work worldwide.
When not racking up frequent flyer miles, John resides in Kingston, NY.