John Hipwell is a well-established and renowned figure in the media production world, with a strong presence in Melbourne, Australia. As a Producer, Director, and Writer, he has made a name for himself through his work with Hipwell International Production Services (HIPS),a pioneering media production company known for creating unique and captivating visual experiences.
John's role extends far beyond the creative process, as he is the sole Australian Producer responsible for overseeing scenes shot in regional areas, specifically in Bendigo, Ballarat, and Geelong.
As a celebrated and highly experienced feature film producer, John has accumulated an impressive twenty-one feature film credits, solidifying his reputation as a skilled and knowledgeable professional in the film industry. His most notable work includes producing the acclaimed film, ROAD TO BOSTON (2023),which has garnered significant attention and praise.
Throughout his extensive career, John has accrued numerous Producer credits on a wide range of projects, including broadcast documentaries, TV and cinema commercials, corporate communications, video artworks, and countless short films. This has led to international co-productions on feature films, documentaries, and business communication productions.
John's numerous film productions have been met with significant success, with many of his projects being invited, nominated, and winning artistic and technical merit awards. For example, LADY STAY DEAD won the Fanatafestival for Best Thriller in 1982, while IS THIS THE REAL WORLD received three Honourable mentions and won the Gold Award for best film at the Indonesian International Film Awards in 2015.
John's short films have also achieved great success, with FATAL FLAME (2017),directed by Janet Dimelow, winning four film festivals, and ROAD.DOGS, directed by Ez Eldin Deng, being invited to fourteen film festivals, winning at the Barcelona Planet Film Festival in 2020 and the Tagore Int Film Festival in 2020, as well as receiving three finalist nominations.
