Biography
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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Crew
Crew Credits
Doug and the Slugs and Me
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2022
Doug and the Slugs and Me
Role: Production Manager
MOVIE • 2022
That Higher Level
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2018
The Rankin File: Legacy of a Radical
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2018
Aim for the Roses
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2017
Aim for the Roses
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2017
Aim for the Roses
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2017
From Straight A's to XXX
Role: Associate Producer
MOVIE • 2017
Debris
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2015
Debris
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2015
Breakdown
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2006
Breakdown
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2006
The Water Game
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2002
The Water Game
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2002
CatDog
Role: Writer
TV • 1998
King Arthur’s Night
Role: Director
MOVIE • TBA
King Arthur’s Night
Role: Producer
MOVIE • TBA
King Arthur’s Night
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • TBA
The Lake / nx̌aʔx̌aʔitk
Role: Writer
MOVIE • TBA