About

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John Bolton

Overview

John Bolton, a Vancouver filmmaker and founder of Opus 59 Films, specializes in adapting extraordinary literary and musical works for unique film experiences. His feature "musical docudrama," Aim for the Roses (2016), earned acclaim at Hot Docs and DOXA. Bolton directed That Higher Level (2018) for the National Film Board of Canada, examining the National Youth Orchestra of Canada. He also produced The Rankin File: Legacy of a Radical (2018), spotlighting Harry Rankin, showcased at DOXA and broadcasted in Canada and the USA.

Currently, Bolton is involved in various captivating projects: THE LAKE / N'-HA-A-ITK, a documentary on cross-cultural collaboration; DOUG AND THE SLUGS AND ME, exploring the legacy of a Canadian band; and BACK HOME, an executive-produced documentary. He's also developing KING ARTHUR'S NIGHT, SNOWMAN, and STANLEY PARK, each with unique and compelling narratives.

Known for

Acting
2017 Aim for the Roses Actor The Bartender N/A
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Directing
2018 That Higher Level Directing Director N/A
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2017 Aim for the Roses Directing Director N/A
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2006 Breakdown Directing Director 59
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Writing
2017 Aim for the Roses Writing Writer N/A
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2006 Breakdown Writing Writer 59
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Production
2022 Doug and the Slugs and Me Production Producer 59
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2022 Doug and the Slugs and Me Production Production Manager 59
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2018 The Rankin File: Legacy of a Radical Production Producer N/A
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2017 Aim for the Roses Production Producer N/A
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2017 From Straight A's to XXX Production Associate Producer 58
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