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United States John Callas is a seasoned director, writer, and producer with five decades of experience in film, television, and advertising, known for his Emmy-nominated work and diverse creative projects.
John Callas was the Worldwide VP for The Walt Disney Company while working at a large post-production facility, and also oversaw a $40 million account with Disney at Ascent Media Group. He continued a strategic partnership with Disney by developing new technologies tied to workflows and joint ventures for anti-piracy initiatives.
John Callas's work can be seen in projects for HBO.
John Callas's work can be seen in projects for The Disney Channel.
John Callas's work can be seen in projects for Show Time.
John Callas contributed to the 1993 redesigned TRISTAR LOGO through his company, The Production House, serving as co-director and producer with a $1.7 million budget.
John Callas directed over 200 commercials for clients including Kellogg's.
John Callas directed over 200 commercials for clients including Dodge.
John Callas directed over 200 commercials for clients including Sunkist, and was recognized with a CLIO and BELDING for his work on a Sunkist campaign.
John Callas directed over 200 commercials for clients including Sprite.
John Callas directed over 200 commercials for clients including Toyota.
John Callas directed over 200 commercials for clients including Fuji.
John Callas directed over 200 commercials for clients including Volkswagen.
John Callas directed over 200 commercials for clients including Honda.
John Callas directed over 200 commercials for clients including McDonalds.
John Callas directed over 200 commercials for clients including Mazda.
John Callas directed over 200 commercials for clients including Minolta.
John Callas directed over 200 commercials for clients including Jedi Merchandising.
John Callas directed over 200 commercials for clients including Kraft.
John Callas directed over 200 commercials for clients including Jordache.
John Callas directed over 200 commercials for clients including Sea World.
John Callas directed over 200 commercials for clients including Givenchy.
John Callas directed industrial projects for corporations including Vidal Sassoon.
John Callas directed industrial projects for corporations including Salomon North America.
John Callas directed industrial projects for corporations including Nissan.
John Callas directed industrial projects for corporations including The Kao Corporation of Japan.
John Callas directed a promotional film for an amusement ride from Showscan.
John Callas directed 80 segments for 'Bobby's World', which was rated the #1 show on Fox 11 Television in its time slot, garnering him an Emmy nomination.
John Callas received an MTV AWARD FOR BEST CONCEPT for Glen Frey's 'Smuggler's Blues'.
John Callas worked in industry managerial roles, including Ascent Media Group, where he oversaw a $40 million account with The Walt Disney Co.
John Callas held managerial roles at Warner Bros.
John Callas held managerial roles at Technicolor Creative Services.
John Callas held managerial roles at TiVo parent Rovi Corp.
John Callas’s extensive career in entertainment spans over 50 years, beginning with an individualized program at Loretto Heights College in Denver and culminating in a Master’s degree in directing from Occidental College in Los Angeles, where he studied under Professor Omar Paxson ’48 and experimental filmmaker Chick Strand. His formative years in the industry started with a unique entry into film production, including work as a pyrotechnics assistant on Paul Bartel’s 1976 film “Cannonball” and progressing to roles such as dialogue director and assistant director. A significant turning point in his early career was working as unit production manager and first assistant director on Wes Craven’s 1977 box-office success, “The Hills Have Eyes Part II,” which opened doors to a variety of opportunities in commercials and music videos.
Throughout the 1980s, Callas became a prolific figure in the burgeoning music video scene, working on over two dozen videos for prominent artists including Sammy Hagar (“I Can’t Drive 55”), Glenn Frey (“Smuggler’s Blues”), and the Red Hot Chili Peppers (“True Men Don’t Eat Coyotes”). His work on Styx’s “Kilroy Was Here” concert tour in 1984 involved an intricate eight-camera setup and extensive 16mm film capture. This period also saw him direct his feature film debut, “Lone Wolf,” in 1988. His career progression continued into television, where he directed 80 live-action sequences for the Emmy-nominated children’s series “Bobby’s World,” airing from 1990 to 1998 on FOX, which earned him an Emmy nomination.
In recent decades, Callas has diversified his creative output, directing, writing, and producing the 2015 horror film “No Solicitors,” starring Eric Roberts, which was later released on VOD and DVD in 2018. He has also authored five books, including the novels “Secrets,” “Christmas Voices,” “No Solicitors,” and the memoir “When the Rain Stops.” His career also includes managerial roles at major industry players like Ascent Media Group, Warner Bros., Technicolor Creative Services, and TiVo parent Rovi Corp., where he focused on new technologies and strategic partnerships. His multi-faceted career underscores a consistent adaptability and willingness to embrace new projects across various media landscapes.
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