John J Budion

writer / director / vfx

John J. Budion is an award winning writer, director, and visual effects artist, with over 15 years of experience in the film and television world. He started out his career at the tender age of 17, while concurrently working towards his degree at New York University.

 

Thora Birch & Jack Kesy To Star In Drama ‘Civilian’ From Director John J. Budion

EXCLUSIVE: Thora Birch (The Chronology of Water) and Jack Kesy (Hellboy: The Crooked Man) have closed deals to star in Civilian, an indie drama from writer-director John J. Budion (Rockaway) that will shoot later this year.

Civilian follows a military veteran (Kesy) who is struggling to adapt to the normalcy of life after his service until he takes on one last mission against his suspicious neighbors. Meanwhile, his wife (Birch) confronts her own feelings of regret, unfulfilled potential, and sacrifices made for the sake of her son and family.

Cory Thompson (Barron’s Cove) of Rewind Artists is producing alongside Juan Pablo Reinoso of Lookbook Entertainment and Anthony Argento of Rollin’ Studios. Thomas Sullivan and Leo Wolfe are overseeing casting.

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John J Budion

Writer / Director / VFX Artist • New York & Los Angeles

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