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John Maynard

producer

John is well known as a producer with an eye for talent, producing the debut feature films from directors Jane Campion (SWEETIE), Vincent Ward (VIGIL, THE NAVIGATOR), Rowan Woods (THE BOYS), Robert Connolly (THE BANK, THREE DOLLARS, BALIBO) and Richard Roxburgh (ROMULUS, MY FATHER).  In 2007, John received the AFI Award for Best Film for ROMULUS, MY FATHER which he co-produced with Robert Connolly.

Maynard has had three films In Competition in Cannes (an unrivalled Australian record) and with partner Bridget Ikin, he co-produced Jane Campion’s AN ANGEL AT MY TABLE, in 1990 winner of the “Silver Lion” in Venice. THE BOYS, John’s first collaboration with business partner Robert Connolly, debuted In Competition at Berlin in 1998.

He has been an active independent distributor in Australia and New Zealand for 25 years releasing his own films and those of Hibiscus Films and has a reputation for creating innovative and cost effective marketing campaigns.

Since 1995 he has worked with business partner Robert Connolly in production and distribution through their related companies Arenafilm and Footprint Films and he is currently in post production on BALIBO, which will be directed by Robert Connolly.

In 2005 the Australian Screen Director’s Association awarded their highest honour to John, The Cecil Holmes Memorial Award for his support of directors and ASDA.