Biography
John Banas is a New Zealander writer, director, actor and teacher who has, for over forty years, worked extensively in New Zealand, Australia and the United States. He began as an actor, writer and director in Kiwi theatre during the 1970s, Banas increasingly focused on dramatic writing for television from the 80s on. After relocating to Australia, he established himself as a prolific TV screenwriter with a string of iconic shows, including Blue Heelers and City Homicide. His many New Zealand scripts include Bombshell and award-winning telemovies Siege and How to Murder Your Wife.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Crew
Crew Credits
The Lost Boys of Dilworth
Role: Script Editor
MOVIE • 2024
The Red Shoes: Next Step
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2023
Destination Love
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2022
Love Knots
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2021
Toke
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2020
Ablaze
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2019
Straight Forward
Role: Writer
TV • 2019
Straight Forward
Role: Creator
TV • 2019
In a Flash
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2018
Resolve
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2017
Pike River
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2016
Bombshell
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 2016
The Monster of Mangatiti
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2015
Venus and Mars
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2015
How to Murder Your Wife
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2015
Siege
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2012
Safe House
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2012
Tricky Business
Role: Writer
TV • 2012
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries
Role: Writer
TV • 2012
Underbelly NZ: Land of the Long Green Cloud
Role: Writer
TV • 2011