"I have worked with John on several commercial shoots as well as industrial films. His direction is always clear and concise, yet leaves room for an actor's creativity. When I get hired on a project and I hear John is involved, I know that I'll be walking onto a professional set where the quality standards will be high."
Yvonne Perry
Actor
Yvonne Perry, AEA SAG AFTRA
"I have known and worked with John Holser for nearly twenty years. He has directed me many, many times and I have observed his direction of others. We have co-directed and I have served as his Assistant Director. I have also worked for him and with him in producing capacities. Our collaborations have included commercials, industrials, short fiction and features. John is a consummate professional. He brings knowledge, creativity and skill to his work. He is an insightful director who understands the actor's process and communicates with skill. Throughout his career, John has been a highly motivated student of film and video, continuously learning and growing. He combines his wealth of knowledge with his desire to pass his experience on to others. I highly recommend his workshops and instruction."
David Bunce
Teacher/ Actor NYS Theatre Institute
David Bunce
"John Holser has been a key mentor in my development as a film-maker. A workshop I took at the Digital Film Farm inspired me to make my first short film. I invited John to be the director so I could learn at the side of pro. I learned as much from the experience of making “Face of the Enemy” with John Holser as I could have learned in a year of film school. John’s passion and dedication to the craft is unsurpassed. He will go the distance and is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve good results. John is intrepid! One day we are shooting interviews in New York city and pushing utility carts heaped with camera and sound equipment along crowded Manhattan streets and another day we are dodging “cow pies” filming an uncooperative heard of free range cattle on a wintry mountain top. All in good cheer." - Tom Mercer
Tom Mercer
"I have worked with John Holser at various times for over 12 years and I would be hard pressed to find a more consummate filmmaking professional. John has achieved a mastery of most aspects of film-making - including directing, lighting, shooting and production management. His insightful direction is much appreciated by actors of all levels of experience as he works to craft the best performance possible from each scene. John’s seasoned grasp of all areas of the industry make him an outstanding workshop leader and he packs his workshops with the kind of valuable information that normally takes years to accumulate. If you find yourself on a film set or in a workshop with John Holser, you will count yourself lucky—I know I do!"
Terry J. Field, Producer
Field Films
Terry J. Field
"Some people can do things well and some can teach. John is great because he's a master of both. He brings to the table formidable knowledge and experience in all aspects of directing. By completely understanding the creative interface between director and actor, from both sides, he is able to get the best from both and end up with an impeccable final product. Kudos to John."
Rolan P, Filmmaker
"I have known and worked with John for close to a decade. In that time I have trusted him to deliver (on more than one occasion) some of the biggest and most important projects that my firm has ever been awarded. As a line producer I have seen him distill countless/scattered client meetings into a 2 inch thick, well organized production book. As a producer/directer I have seen 100 plus page scripts get chopped and numbered into small achievable scenes and shoot schedule. I have been on location and watched in awe John being backseat directed by five clients but still maintain enough clarity of thought and focus to guide a tender or frustrated actor directly to the performance required. In my humble opinion John is a gem to be cherished by both the acting and production community. He has a very calming and zen quality about him that permeates every production he is on. And perhaps most importantly, in a business typically peppered with scumbags, egos and thieves, I have never known him to say anything to me personally or professionally that was anything less than honest and sincere."
Robert Bengraff, CEO
"John Holser is one of the most professional producers/directors I've had the pleasure of working with. John has treated me, as well as everyone else, with nothing but kindness and respect. Plus, his calm and patient attitude is very helpful for all actors who may get nervous during the audition process. For me, John provided valuable tips and insight to guide me through the filming process. In the short time I worked with him, I learned valuable skills that I continue to use on each set and audition today."
Scott Danni
Actor
Scott Danni, Actor
"I have learned a lot from John Holser over the past couple of years, but one thing that stands out is his firm belief in giving back and sharing what he has learned with those who are less experienced. John is not afraid to tell you how it is, but he does it in a respectful way."
Joe Grieco, Filmmaker
"I have had the privilege of being instructed by, and working professionally with, John Holser and was always impressed with his insight and thorough professionalism. John has certainly contributed to my desire to be an actor, and I always felt I had ended the day a better actor after my experience and time spent with him." – David Sherin
David Sherin, Actor
"I've been working with John for over a decade as a producer/director. His ability to coax believable performances from actors is second to
none. He has patience and empathy for the art of acting but is also courageous enough to push actors to the edge of their comfort zone just to see if they
can deliver that stunning take. John is also unflappable in the face of obstacles like moody clients, pushy producers, or props that just won't
behave as they should. To protect the innocent, I'll have to leave the details out for now. Work with him - you'll enjoy it."
Dan Edwards
Aurora Studios, LLC
Dan Edwards
