John Bolton
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John Bolton

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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.

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Movie2017Aim for the RosesThe Bartender

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Movie2017Aim for the RosesDirectorDirecting
Movie2017Aim for the RosesWriterWriting
Movie2017Aim for the RosesProducerProduction
Movie2022Doug and the Slugs and MeProducerProduction
Movie2022Doug and the Slugs and MeProduction ManagerProduction
Movie2018The Rankin File: Legacy of a RadicalProducerProduction
Movie2018That Higher LevelDirectorDirecting
Movie2017From Straight A's to XXXAssociate ProducerProduction
Movie2006BreakdownDirectorDirecting
Movie2006BreakdownWriterWriting
MovieN/AKing Arthur’s NightDirectorDirecting
MovieN/AKing Arthur’s NightProducerProduction
MovieN/AKing Arthur’s NightExecutive ProducerProduction
Movie2002The Water GameWriterWriting
Movie2002The Water GameDirectorDirecting
MovieN/AThe Lake / nx̌aʔx̌aʔitkWriterWriting
Movie2015DebrisDirectorDirecting
Movie2015DebrisWriterWriting
TV Show1998CatDogWriterWriting