About John

Driven by a passion for exploring untold stories and profound human experiences, John creates works that seek to understand the big questions in life.

John is the lead director and producer of the award-winning documentary Rhino Man, a film lauded as "Remarkable" by Prince William and "Inspiring" by Dr. Jane Goodall. He also hosts of the The Rhino Man Podcast, where he delves deeper into the critical issues facing wildlife rangers and the poaching crisis highlighted in the film.

In honor of his late friend, ranger Anton Mzimba, John is spearheading the Justice for Anton Campaign, already raising over $35k in funds, gathering 100k+ petition signatures, and uniting top officials and investigators in South Africa to seek justice in his murder case.

John has plans to reboot his Odyssey & Muse podcast as a platform to share research, insights, and musings tied to future film projects and adventures. The podcast will explore a wide range of themes, including what it means to be human, technology, AI, astrophysics, evolutionary-biology, geopolitics, history, relationships, our connection to nature, love, and many more.

John’s adventures have taken him across the globe, from solo cycling down the West Coast, to backpacking across Southeast Asia, digging into his family roots in Romania, and living in South Africa for nine months during the COVID-19 pandemic. He uses travel to gain new perspectives on his life, immerse himself in diverse cultures, and to inspire new stories.

As a sought-after speaker, John has addressed audiences including Prince William and his United for Wildlife network, the Explorers Club, universities, major film festival audiences, and government agencies.