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John Callas is an American film and television writer, director, and producer best known for Bobby's World, Lone Wolf, and No Solicitors.

Early life and education

Callas received a Master's degree in directing from Occidental College in Los Angeles, CA.

Career

Callas worked in a variety of film production positions beginning in 1977, including for the films Young Lady Chatterley and The Happy Hooker Goes To Hollywood. In 1983, he served as first assistant director and unit production manager on Wes Craven's The Hills Have Eyes Part II. In 1988, Callas made his directorial debut with the feature film Lone Wolf. In 1993, he was brought on to the design team for the Dennis the Menace trailer, to assemble a production team and handle live effects, for a nuanced visual effects sequence.

In 2015, he wrote, produced, and directed the horror film No Solicitors. The film starred Eric Roberts, Beverly Randolph, Kim Poirier, Jason Maxim, and Felissa Rose. It screened at multiple festivals in 2015, and was released on VOD and DVD in 2018.

Callas also authored the novels Secrets, Christmas Voices, and No Solicitors, based on the film of the same name.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

References

1. "Nerdly » Horror-On-Sea 2018 Interview: John Callas talks 'No Solicitors' (aka No Visitors)". www.nerdly.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
2. ^ Senn, Bryan (2017-02-06). The Werewolf Filmography: 300+ Movies. McFarland. ISBN 9780786479108.
3. Muir, John Kenneth (2004-01-01). Wes Craven: The Art of Horror. McFarland. ISBN 9780786419234.
4. Stanley, John (2000). Creature Features: The Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Movie Guide. Berkley Boulevard Books. ISBN 9780425175170.
5. Stratton, Catherine (April 1993). "Step by Step: The How-To's of Visual Problem-Solving". Millimeter: The Magazine of Motion Picture and Television Production: 58–59.
6. "Nerdly » Horror-On-Sea 2018 Interview: John Callas talks 'No Solicitors' (aka No Visitors)". www.nerdly.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
7. "No Solicitors Trailer - Video Dailymotion". Dailymotion. 2017-06-10. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
8. "Eric Roberts Will Deal With 'No Solicitors' - This January On DVD - horrorfuel.com". horrorfuel.com. 2017-12-01. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
9. "Through the Black Hole | No Solicitors John Callas". www.throughtheblackhole.com. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
10. "Movie Review: Trespassing At Dr.Cutterman's House Will Cost You Your Life & Time in "No Solicitors" | Rue Morgue". www.rue-morgue.com. 15 February 2018. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
11. "Eric Roberts Stars in Terrifying Thriller". Cheddar. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
12. "No Solicitors starring fan-favorite Eric Roberts, comes to DVD and Digital on January 2 - Horrorphilia". Horrorphilia. 2017-12-01. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
13. Callas, John (2015-03-14). Secrets. Fountain Blue Publishing. ISBN 9781628680959.
14. Callas, John (2017-10-25). Christmas Voices. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. ISBN 9781976022821.
15. "Nerdly » 'Christmas Voices' Book Review". www.nerdly.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
16. Callas, John (2017-11-17). No Solicitors. Fountain Blue Publishing. ISBN 9781628682182.
17. "Nerdly » 'No Solicitors' Book Review". www.nerdly.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
18. "Erie International Film Festival - No Solicitors". We are moving stories. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
19. "John Callas". BFI. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
20. "John Callas". IMDb. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
21. "Daytime Emmy Award - 1991 | Winners & Nominees". awardsandwinners.com. Retrieved 2018-08-02.

External links

• Official website

• Living people
• Film directors from California
• American male screenwriters
• American male television writers
• Film producers from California
• American horror film directors
• Occidental College alumni