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John McKinnon(III)

  • Director
  • Camera and Electrical Department
  • Actor
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A young Beothuk woman tells the story of her experiences witnessing recent interactions between her people and Europeans.
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Shanawdithit: A Beothuk Story (2023)
John McKinnon is known for Absolutely Canadian (2012), I Dare Say (2019) and Sheen au Naturel (2021).
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    • Known for

    Absolutely Canadian (2012)
    Absolutely Canadian
    8.7
    TV Mini Series
    • Director
    I Dare Say (2019)
    I Dare Say
    Short
    • Director(as John Mckinnon)
    • 2019
    Sean Curtis White in Sheen au Naturel (2021)
    Sheen au Naturel
    TV Series
    • Director
    Life at It's Worst (2008)
    Life at It's Worst
    Short
    • Director
    • 2008

    Credits

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    Director

    • The Early Years - Stephenville Theatre Festival (2026)
      The Early Years - Stephenville Theatre Festival
      Short
      • Director
      • 2026
    • Murder on the Newfie Bullet (2025)
      Murder on the Newfie Bullet
      Short
      • directed by
      • 2025
    • The Pinch (2022)
      The Pinch
      Short
      • Director (as John Mckinnon)
      • 2022
    • Sean Curtis White in Sheen au Naturel (2021)
      Sheen au Naturel
      TV Series
      • directed by
      • 2021
    • The Webber (2021)
      The Webber
      Short
      • directed by (as John Mckinnon)
      • 2021
    • Absolutely Canadian (2012)
      Absolutely Canadian
      8.7
      TV Mini Series
      • Director
      • 2020
    • How Far I'll Go (2020)
      How Far I'll Go
      Short
      • Director
      • 2020
    • I Dare Say (2019)
      I Dare Say
      Short
      • directed by (as John Mckinnon)
      • 2019
    • The Impossible Dream (2018)
      The Impossible Dream
      Short
      • Director (as John Mckinnon)
      • 2018
    • Off Course (2017)
      Off Course
      Short
      • directed by (as John Mckinnon)
      • 2017
    • Tailgates & Whiskey - KJ Hollahan (2017)
      Tailgates & Whiskey - KJ Hollahan
      Music Video
      • Director
      • 2017
    • Dane Kawaja in High Alert (2016)
      High Alert
      Short
      • Director (as John Mckinnon)
      • 2016
    • Life at It's Worst (2008)
      Life at It's Worst
      Short
      • Director
      • 2008

    Camera and Electrical Department

    • Towns in Tune (2025)
      Towns in Tune
      TV Series
      • studio camera operator
      • 2025
    • Violet Cummings in Behind the Scenes Of: Shanawdithit: A Beothuk Story (2023)
      Behind the Scenes Of: Shanawdithit: A Beothuk Story
      Short
      • additional footage provided by
      • 2023
    • The Pinch: Behind the Scenes (2022)
      The Pinch: Behind the Scenes
      Short
      • footage provided by (as John Mckinnon)
      • 2022
    • Blood Thirsty (2008)
      Blood Thirsty
      Short
      • assistant camera
      • 2008
    • Chopsticks (2008)
      Chopsticks
      Short
      • production photography
      • 2008
    • Ordinary Gary (2008)
      Ordinary Gary
      Short
      • gaffer
      • 2008
    • Pull My Strings (2008)
      Pull My Strings
      Short
      • best boy grip
      • 2008
    • Two Girls (2008)
      Two Girls
      Short
      • gaffer
      • 2008
    • Pelley (2008)
      Pelley
      Short
      • best boy grip: A Team
      • grip: B Team
      • 2008
    • Perfect (2008)
      Perfect
      Short
      • gaffer
      • 2008

    Actor

    • Ranger Rock (2026)
      Ranger Rock
      Short
      • Radio Host
      • 2026
    • Violet Cummings in Shanawdithit: A Beothuk Story (2023)
      Shanawdithit: A Beothuk Story
      Short
      • Charles Simms
      • 2023
    • John McKinnon in Digital Filmmaking Noir Commercial (2022)
      Digital Filmmaking Noir Commercial
      Video
      • The Detective
      • 2022
    • The Webber (2021)
      The Webber
      Short
      • Voice on phone
      • 2021
    • The Impossible Dream (2018)
      The Impossible Dream
      Short
      • (as John Mckinnon)
      • 2018
    • Off Course (2017)
      Off Course
      Short
      • (as John Mckinnon)
      • 2017
    • Dane Kawaja in High Alert (2016)
      High Alert
      Short
      • (uncredited)
      • 2016
    • The Familiar Stranger (2014)
      The Familiar Stranger
      Short
      • (as John Mckinnon)
      • 2014
    • Pull My Strings (2008)
      Pull My Strings
      Short
      • Studio Floater
      • Shirtless Cowboy
      • 2008
    • In the Company of Wolves
      9.3
      Short
      • Dinner Guest
      • 2007

    Videos1

    Shanawdithit: A Beothuk Story - Official Trailer
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    Shanawdithit: A Beothuk Story - Official Trailer

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • Johnny McKinnon
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