John Nolan specialises in directing captivating films featuring live-action creatures and animatronics. With a childhood passion for filmmaking and animatronics, John's creativity first found its place building creatures at home, eventually leading him to work on Warner Bros’ iconic Harry Potter series.
Known for blending technical innovation with imaginative storytelling, John's expertise has shaped Hollywood films like Warhorse, Where The Wild Things Are, Brothers Grimm, and Batman. His directing breakthrough, the acclaimed short 'Nolan's Cheddar,' earned him a nomination at Cannes’ Young Director’s Award. John's impressive client roster includes Nike, Adidas, Photoshop, Jurassic World, Just Eat, Lady Gaga, and Bjork. His renowned animatronics studio recently crafted practical dinosaurs for Jurassic World and characters for 'Wonka'.
John is based in London, UK.
