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JOHN SWANSON
{Writer, Producer & Director}
A graduate of Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby,
Illinois where he majored in Agronomy, John has been interested in
the Amish way of life and Amish religion since he began writing and
making films when he got his first 8mm camera at the age of 13 years
old.
During College John honed his skills as a writer by writing award
winning film critiques for his college newspaper "The Apache". His
interest in the Amish way of life and Amish religion caused him to
research the Amish faith and to produce a series of programs based
on those observations.
John has written and produced many award winning film s
including 1981's "Signs of Our Times", a hard hitting documentary
which relates Bible prophecy to our current world conditions. His
"Welcome to Amish America"
video series which details the Amish way of life, was marketed to
PBS stations and is a collaboration between a noted author and
himself, in which he acted as producer and editor. The 3 Tapes of
this series "Welcome to Amish
America", "Amish Buggies
Across America" and "Amish
and Mennonite Quilt's Across America" can be found in Amish
tourist attraction areas throughout the United States.
A multi talented individual John has worked behind the scenes and
appeared in many stage shows including Dinner Theatres and
Playhouses as well as acting in several motion pictures and singing
in professional choirs.
John is also an accomplished videographer and runs his own company
J.E.S. Video
Productions. He credits much of his success to the knowledge and
experience he gained during the 20 years he was a member of the Quad
Cities based Tri City Cinema Club, his training with Dale Knudsen
and the 8 years he helped to judge the PSA American International
Film Festival.
In addition to John's films on the Amish way of life and Amish
religion John recently completed his first independent feature film
which he is now marketing through his company
JES Film
Productions.
Contact John Swanson
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