News


Pre-Production


Hair

John will be playing the announcer judge.

They have a gofundme set up if you would like to help support!

Official Website: https://www.draco.studio/hair.html


Now Filming


Student of the Game

John plays Rich, a retired serial killer living the typical suburban life–that is until a budding serial killer wannabe named Kayla, a fan of his former exploits, tracks him down and tries to get him to teach her how to be a better killer. #comedy #horror #short


World War World

John plays Niko, one of the baddest of the bad in this full-length feature based in a post-apocalyptic world. #sci-fi


The Cornermate

John plays Jason. Jason runs his own MMA league. His venture is struggling financially. The conflict starts when Jason finds out that Charlie, the president of the federation is conspiring to shut down Jason’s league to fulfill his ego and corporate greed. Jason’s champion fighter and best friend ‘Cub’ decides to fight ‘Robbie’, a much younger fighter in a crucial fight; to save Jason’s dream from getting destroyed.


Dominic Bane

John plays the part of Cyrus Winters in the independent feature.

IMDb here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13174124/


In Post Production


Missed

When a son fails at hunting, he takes it upon himself to prove he can meet his father’s expectations. But at what cost?

John plays the father in the Syracuse University seniors’ thesis film.


The Karate Weirdo

**UPDATE!: The Karate Weirdo 2 has been greenlit and is currently in pre-production

John plays the part of Mr Ramirez in the independent feature.


Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Sol-La-Si-Do

John played the Whingeing Whisper in this amazing fantasy film.


Oh What A DAY!

Oh What A DAY is now on YouTube!

Linked here!: https://youtube.com/watch?v=cWJbdFoBv0s


Donut Kid released on Tubi!

Donut Kid was previously released on Amazon Prime, but now can be seen on Tubi too! https://tubitv.com/movies/693444/donut-kid

Donut Kid on Amazon Prime:
https://watch.amazon.com/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.95163952-6243-420c-bb52-0d0aefbd2e8c&ref_=atv_dp_share_mv&r=web


Fight City screening!

**Fight City won the best TV Series at the 2022 Chelsea Film Festival!

Fight City was screened as part of the Chelsea Film Festival at Regal Union Square 1:30PM Saturday, October 15th.

Fight City website here!: https://fightcity.vitapictura.co/


Tales of the Heart

John was part of the ensemble cast filming “Thanksgiving Fiasco”, a scene directed by Larry Rosen that is intended to be part of his full-length feature, “Tales of the Heart.”


The Life of a Zoe

The feature film that John played a Russian henchman in just released it’s trailer and it can now be watched here!: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZKhtnu5UkiM


Glasstumberton

John played the role of George (a lead role) in the ten minute short film based on a Point-Of-View of a Glass of Water in a Restaurant.


Manhattan Reunion

John played the lead male role in the short romantic comedy.


Waveland Requiem

Update!: April 22 – 25: Completed principal photography on Waveland Requiem, filming throughout the Massachusetts and Rhode Island areas.

Three old friends gather to support another at his time of loss. Then out of nowhere, loss comes to them all.

Official Website: https://wavelandrequiem.com

Filmed the NYC portion of the film Wednesday, March 16.

John’s part of a cast of 4 to star in the Fairhaven, Massachusetts-based drama tentatively schedule to complete principal photography in late April.


Siblings Uncle Friends Lovers

Update!: Season 1 of Siblings Uncle Friends Lovers is now online and can be viewed by going to: https://vault.vhx.tv/siblings-uncles-friends-lovers

Finished production on season 1 of Siblings Uncle Friends Lovers on Saturday, March 19th.

Filmed scenes February 26 and March 12, 2022, but are tentatively scheduled to finish the remainder of the scenes for the first season very soon in the next couple weeks.

John started playing recurring character Matthew on the Demedrius Charles directed web series

Support the show and stay updated by following the show’s newly created official Instagram account!: https://instagram.com/siblingsunclefriendslovers


Another Promo Video

John was excited to act in his 2nd promo with Director Julia Avramenko


Donut Kid

Donut Kid had a screening Sunday, November 21st at the Bombay Theater to rave reviews! Now if you want to see it, the latest is that it will be out to the world in 7 months!

John plays Goldor, one of the main characters in the Bok Universe’s latest production, a full-length feature film.

You can watch Alex’s previous film here!: https://www.amazon.com/Eclipse-Rise-Ink-Kalani-Robinson/dp/B08L8GMFDW/ref=sr_1_1

John and Alex previously worked together on Eclipse: the web series- which you can check out a clip of here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=tLgSKOvhGsw

You can subscribe to his official Bok Universe YouTube account here: https://youtube.com/channel/UCnwJ0dQ27FcPY825JxAqmVQ


Premium Service

Latest!: November 21st, 2021, John acted as the character Josh in additional filming for the Premium Service teaser, which now may only be a short and no longer a feature. 🤷

John is set to have a role in Derek Zuzunaga’s next big production, this go-around- a full-length feature! John previously worked with Derek on his short film “Oh What A Day…”

Trailer here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJJSS9hBBo4/?igshid=1ibumki3to1zv


Bronx Unit: Undercover Files now on YouTube

The entire 1st season of Bronx Unit: Undercover Files is now on YouTube and can be viewed for free by going HERE!


Covid PSA

John played a doctor in a comedic PSA about Vaccinating and COVID-19


Gama Creative promos

John acted in 2 comedic promos for Gama Creatives


Ezlogz promo

John acted in a promo Directed by Julia Avramenko for Ezlogz


Lucky Draw

John acted in his 2nd short this year with AJ Naz


Music Video

John played an undercover cop making a surprise arrest in the latest music video for the band Hold Fast Hope.

Follow them on Instagram here!: https://instagram.com/holdfasthopeband


Shieldon Phone Cases promo

John worked with Andrew Chalence again (Andrew worked camera on Eclipse) working on a promo for Shieldon Phone cases.


The Undelivered Message

John plays one of the leads in this short dramatic film directed by Neel Bakshi.

Latest: completed principal photography Sunday, June 13th


Life of a Zoe

John played a role in the Wan Lee directed feature on the last day of production.

His website here: https://floflix.app


Incident

John plays one of the main characters in this dramatic short dealing with prejudice and violence in contemporary New York during the pandemic.

Directed by Dmitry Torgovitsky.

His website here: https://www.dmitrytorgovitsky.com

Latest: completed reshoots Monday, May 31st


Agent Zero

John played a role in the Jonas Correia directed short that ifinished principal photography Saturday, July 3rd.


Fight City

Update!: Fight City launched a web page with BTS pics and clips! And now it looks like it’s being turned into a film rather than a series.

Website here: https://fightcity.vitapictura.co/

John plays one of the managers in Fight City, a supporting role.

Trailer here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=-Jl2kmFAg8A

Finished principal photography, a 3 year journey that started in January 2018 on May 17, 2021.


Barista

John worked with Director Ryan Tian (https://www.ryantian.com) playing one of the leads in the mini web series.


Wild Card

John reunited with Aj Cross for the first time in 14 years playing a Russian secret agent in his short film.

John previously worked with AJ in 2007 portraying Aslaksen in a filmed version of “An Enemy of the People” (Do Not Watch It! 😆).

IMDb page linked here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1446844/


Bronx Unit: Undercover Files is now on Amazon!

Link here: https://watch.amazon.com/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.30bbe472-bf50-a087-3fb5-c715a177dbba&ref_=atv_dp_share_seas&r=web

John plays the Deputy Director


The Source just uploaded Stakes’ trailer to their vimeo!

Link here: https://vimeo.com/514152929

John plays “The White Man”


Coming Soon


Donut Kid follow-up

Update(3/6)!: Eclipse Alliance is the next Bok Cinematic Universe set to star Goldor and is set to start production in January 2024!

Also: Donut Kid will be the first Bok Universe solo film to have a follow-up with Donut Kid 2! Which is currently set to start production in 2024 after Elipse Alliance.