Person

John Smallcombe

Directing

John Smallcombe started his career at the age of 17 as a tea-boy in London at Hemdale Film Company. He quickly transitioned into physical film production, working as a runner and then as an assistant director. Throughout his career, he collaborated with luminaries such as Fred Zinnemann, Michael Apted, Hugh Hudson, Richard Lester, and Ken Russell. His credits include "Lucky Lady," "Tommy," "Mahler," "Chariots of Fire," and "Triple Echo." In 2000, John moved to Los Angeles to work with multi-Oscar-winning producer John Daly on notable films like "Terminator," "Platoon," "Salvador," and "The Last Emperor." He also co-produced "Love at First Kill" (2008), "The Hessen Conspiracy" (2009), and "Meant to Be" (2010). In 2021, John produced "Ernest Hemingway’s Across the River and Into the Trees," followed by "Retreat: A Spiritual Journey with Malcolm Schwartzman." He is currently based in London with multiple films in various stages of development, including "Mister Wednesday."

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  Juggernaut

  Assistant Director Trainee

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  Jacked$

  Production Manager

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  Cattle Annie and Little Britches

  Third Assistant Director

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  Across the River and into the Trees

  Producer

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  The Spiral Staircase

  Assistant Director Trainee

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  An African Dream

  Writer

• 2023Across the River and into the TreesProducer
• 2004Jacked$Production Manager
• 1987An African DreamWriter
• 1981Cattle Annie and Little BritchesThird Assistant Director
• 1975The Spiral StaircaseAssistant Director Trainee
• 1974JuggernautAssistant Director Trainee