John Malone

Hey there! My name is John Malone - storyteller, filmmaker, writer. I hold a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Cinematic Arts (Film and Television Production) from the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts and an MFA in Creative Writing (Fiction & Scriptwriting) from Regis University in Denver, CO. I also earned my BA in English from Regis University with a minor in Creative Writing. 

 

So yeah, I really, really like writing and all things Film and TV. Big dreams for sure, but one life, right? I believe you should pursue what makes you happy and gives you passion. And in this life I'm living, that's movies, tv, and all things video games - the last of which I definitely play too much of.

 

I was born and raised in Colorado, so I may be bias, but I'm pretty sure it's the best state out there. The only thing it's missing is the beach - but thankfully I currently live in LA so I have that pretty much in my backyard (and an hours worth of traffic away that is). 

 

I have been a storyteller since I was a little kid really, but I didn't start calling myself one until graduate school. It's a funny thing, finally referring to yourself as a writer, as a creator, but it was a big step in recognizing my accomplishments and telling the world, "yeah this is me!" Something I continue to find myself saying daily as I march on down this path called life. 

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I have had work published in Barnstorm Journal, The Avalon Literary Review, The Albion Review, and Loophole. My first major short film out of USC, entitled Fine, was accepted into seven national and international film festivals, with an additional three semi-finalist selections. I received the award for Best Male Student Director for my work on the film from The Tokyo Shorts Festival. 

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Throughout my time at USC I have written, directed, and produced several small and large-scale productions including being a staff writer and producer for a three episode drama series produced at the school and a co-lead editor of a advanced project short film.

 

I am also happily engaged to the love of my life, love dogs more than most people, and will eat pineapple pizza any day of the week. Pleasure to meet you!