Directed, produced, edited, and photographed motion picture and television projects spanning narrative film, documentary, and experimental visual media.
John Hanrahan is a filmmaker, editor, and visual artist working across narrative cinema, documentary, and experimental moving image. His multidisciplinary approach integrates directing, cinematography, editing, and producing, allowing him to guide projects from initial concept through final post-production. His work is defined by visual precision, atmospheric storytelling, and a focus on emotional and spatial experience.
Hanrahan began his career working within major studio and television productions, contributing to Columbia Pictures’ feature film How Do You Know (2010), starring Jack Nicholson, Reese Witherspoon, Owen Wilson, and Paul Rudd, as well as multiple television series including Half Pint Brawlers and Jean-Michel Cousteau: Ocean Adventures. These early experiences established a foundation in large-scale production workflows and professional filmmaking environments.
He later transitioned into creative leadership roles, directing and producing independent films including Diving Deep: The Avalon Wreck Dive (2012), which he directed, wrote, shot, and edited. He co-directed, edited, and produced the award-winning short film London and the Muse (2015), further demonstrating his ability to integrate artistic direction with technical execution. His editorial work spans television and documentary series, including The Art of Life and Celebville360.
As a cinematographer and camera operator, Hanrahan has developed a distinctive visual style emphasizing composition, movement, and immersive visual atmosphere. His technical expertise across production and post-production allows him to work fluidly between artistic and technical roles, creating work that reflects both cinematic tradition and contemporary visual experimentation.
Hanrahan continues to develop new narrative and experimental film projects, including the upcoming feature Square Root of Negative One, on which he serves as producer and creative director. His broader artistic practice integrates film with public art, installation, and digital media, expanding cinema beyond traditional formats and into interdisciplinary contemporary art.