John Brister is a highly accomplished and experienced professional in the film and television industry, boasting an impressive portfolio of over 80 feature films and TV productions to his name. One of his most notable credits is his work as the production manager on the Oscar-winning best picture "Green Book".
In recent years, Brister has continued to demonstrate his versatility and expertise as a production manager, taking on roles on a variety of projects. He was the production manager on the Apple and Warner Brothers series "Bad Monkey", as well as the Netflix and Blumhouse feature "Mr. Harrigan's Phone", which was directed by John Lee Hancock and based on a story by Stephen King.
Additionally, Brister has worked on the Sony series "I Know What You Did Last Summer" for Amazon, as well as the feature film "Blaze", which was produced by and starred Ethan Hawke. He has also served as the production manager on the Amazon series "Welcome to the Blumhouse", leading the team through the COVID shutdown and restart.
Brister's impressive resume also includes work on the Craig Zobel feature "The Hunt" for Universal Studios and Blumhouse, as well as the Stephen Merchant feature "Fighting with My Family" for MGM. Prior to his work as a production manager, Brister held the position of senior production executive, overseeing a large slate of films and handling responsibilities such as developing screenplays, securing financing, creating budgets, and negotiating contracts.
In his personal life, Brister grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the University of California, Los Angeles (U.C.L.A.). He is a member of the Director's Guild of America, a testament to his dedication to his craft and his commitment to excellence in the film and television industry.
