John O'Hagan, a director with a strong presence in Prague, has led a remarkable career in the film industry. Born in Dublin, Ireland, he began his academic journey at Brown University and later attended New York University, where he was fortunate enough to study and work under the guidance of renowned directors such as Todd Haynes, Spike Lee, and David Byrne.
John's early career in filmmaking was marked by the success of his first short film, Five Spot Jewel, which earned several prestigious Best Short Film festival awards. His subsequent feature-length documentary, Wonderland, premiered at the esteemed Sundance Film Festival and received a DGA Best Documentary nomination, in addition to winning five Best Documentary film festival awards and being acquired by HBO.
In addition to his work in documentary filmmaking, John has also established himself as a talented director of television commercials. He began his commercial directing career with Hungry Man Productions in New York, where his first spot, Dial-A-Mattress, won Gold at the Cannes Lions festival. Since then, John has accumulated an impressive array of industry awards, including multiple Gold Lions, Gold Pencils, a Grand Clio, and an Emmy nomination. His extensive client roster includes some of the world's most recognizable brands, such as Microsoft, Mercedes, Land Rover, Volkswagen, Anheuser-Busch, Heineken, Smirnoff, Visa, Adidas, Samsung, and Coca-Cola.
Throughout his career, John has demonstrated a unique ability to balance humor and strong visual storytelling, making his work both engaging and memorable. With his extensive experience in both documentary filmmaking and commercial directing, John O'Hagan has established himself as a versatile and talented director with a diverse range of skills and accomplishments.
