Gerard Johnstone, a highly accomplished and celebrated New Zealand screenwriter and director, has made a profound and lasting impression on the entertainment industry, leaving an indelible mark on the world of television and film. His remarkable body of work has garnered widespread recognition and acclaim, with his most notable creations being the critically acclaimed comedy sitcom series, The Jaquie Brown Diaries, and the spine-tingling horror films, Housebound and M3GAN.
Johnstone's life journey began in the picturesque city of Invercargill, New Zealand, where he was born. He would later go on to attend Verdon College, a prestigious educational institution that provided the perfect platform for him to lay the groundwork for his future endeavors.
Johnstone and Brown, two visionary entrepreneurs, decided to collaborate on a production company venture, Young, Gifted & Brown, with the ultimate goal of developing a groundbreaking New Zealand sitcom. This innovative project, titled The Jaquie Brown Diaries, would take the form of a satirical, fictionalized portrayal of Jaquie Brown herself. The show premiered in 2008, with Johnstone assuming dual roles as both the writer and director of this critically acclaimed series.
