John Kuri is a renowned Hollywood filmmaker and international film festival winner, son of 8-time Oscar nominated and twice Oscar winner Emile Kuri. He began his career at Walt Disney Studios and Disneyland, where he worked in design, production, and theme park operations. John is a multi-talented individual, with credits as an award-winning producer, director, screenwriter, production designer, published author, journalist, commercial pilot, and jazz guitarist.
John's documentary feature, "My Dad: His Remarkable Life," won Best International Documentary laurels at the Lebanese Independent Film Festival in Beirut and was honored with a "Life Career in Film" award at the Lebanese Film Festival Canada in Montreal. His work has received accolades from several international film festivals.
John has over 140 screen credits on his IMDB profile and is co-creator of the Warner Brothers/ABC police drama, "Ohara." He has also written, produced, and directed several documentaries, including "Squirrel Nut Zippers in Concert," "Leftover Salmon: A Rocky Mountain High," and "Language of the Night."
John's experience in the film industry spans multiple studios, including Disney, ABC, and MGM, and he has worked on a wide range of productions, from television shows to feature films. He is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Writers Guild of America, the Directors Guild of America, and the Art Directors Guild.
In addition to his screenwriting credits, John has published several books, including "Cheyenne Rising Sun," "Takin' It Back," and "ROD." He has also been involved in various projects, including a documentary on the Civil Rights Movement and a music performance series titled "Stay Tuned."
John has also designed, written, and directed a multi-media CD-ROM science fiction game, "Dreggs," and has guest lectured at several universities, including UCLA, UCI, and Saddleback College. He has also participated in various panels and workshops, including "Interactive Writing" and "Feature Film Distribution."
In his free time, John enjoys playing jazz guitar with his sextet, Elixir & Friends, and was a member of the Steven Boyd Quintet.
