John Edginton is a renowned and accomplished producer, writer, and director of documentary films, boasting an impressive portfolio of work across various platforms.
Throughout his career, he has created films for nearly every documentary strand on British television, as well as for prominent US channels such as HBO, A&E, the Sundance Channel, and VH1.
Some of his most notable investigative documentaries include "Mumia Abu Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt?" for HBO, which is now available on iTunes, and "Chappaquiddick" for the BBC and A&E.
In addition to his investigative work, John has also produced and directed music and arts documentaries, such as "The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story" for the BBC and "Robyn Hitchcock - Sex, Food, Death..and Insects" for the Sundance Channel and BBC4.
As an executive producer and consultant, John has played a crucial role in guiding the development of various documentary projects, including "Bellevue - Inside Out" for HBO and the Emmy-nominated series "Monty Python Almost the Truth - the Lawyers' Cut" for IFC channel in the US and the BBC in the UK.
Furthermore, John served as the production consultant on the BAFTA-nominated documentary "Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender", which was featured in the Imagine series on the BBC in the UK.
In addition to his work behind the camera, John is a sought-after speaker, regularly sharing his insights on the process and issues of documentary filmmaking at screenings, festivals, and universities in the US and the UK.
