John Fawcett has amassed an impressive array of accomplishments throughout his career as a producer, director, and writer, showcasing his versatility and talent in both feature films and television. As a co-creator, executive producer, and director, he played a pivotal role in the development of the Emmy-winning and Golden-Globe nominated sci-fi drama Orphan Black. This critically acclaimed series has garnered numerous accolades, including Directors Guild of Canada and Canadian Screen Awards, as well as a Hugo award and the prestigious Peabody award.
Fawcett's feature film, Ginger Snaps, premiered at the Toronto Film Festival, instantaneously generating an international cult following and cementing its status as a benchmark film within its genre. He has since produced two additional sequels for his successful horror franchise and is currently developing a television series based on the film in collaboration with award-winning UK producers, Sid Gentle Films. His other notable feature directing credits include the acclaimed films The Boys Club and The Dark.
In 2018, Fawcett took on the role of producer and director for the inaugural original series on the Warner Bros. DC Universe Titans, and has since become a regular director on Amazon's The Man In The High Castle. He also directed the limited series Devil in Ohio starring Emily Deschanel for Netflix, and is currently preparing to executive produce and direct Orphan Black Echoes for AMC.
