JohnMaynard
- Producer
John Maynard is a highly successful producer of more than 30 years experience, both here and across the Tasman. He is recognised for his support and encouragement of emerging talent, often with risky and original films. Notably, he helped launch the feature filmmaking careers of directors Vincent Ward and Jane Campion.
Screenography
Biography
John Maynard is a rare survivor in the ephemeral business of film producing. After 30 years of continuous activity in both New Zealand and Australia, he is highly regarded on both sides of the Tasman.
Maynard is recognised particularly for his support and encouragement of emerging talent, often with risky and original films. Most notably, he helped launch the feature film making careers of acclaimed directors Vincent Ward and Jane Campion.
Awards
2009 Australian Film Institute Awards
Nominated for Best Film (with Rebeccca Williamson): for Balibo
2007 Australian Film Institute Awards
Best Film (shared with Robert Connolly): for Romulus, My Father
“He is a tremendously loyal person, with faith in other people’s abilities. At heart he is a very supportive producer.”
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