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John Pierson (born April 10, 1954) is an American independent filmmaker. He is best known for helping to produce the first works by filmmakers Spike Lee, Richard Linklater, Michael Moore, and Kevin Smith, which he wrote about in his 1995 book Spike, Mike, Slackers, & Dykes (reissued in 2004 as Spike, Mike Reloaded).
Dec 6, 2016 · But Split Screen got in on the ground floor of the digital revolution, and that revolution was both an incredible blessing and a tremendous curse for feature filmmakers trying to stand out and make their mark. Were there any filmmakers you worked with on the show whose careers have surprised you?
John Pierson was born on 30 April 1954 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. He is a producer and actor, known for Chasing Amy (1997), The Blair Witch Project (1999) and Clerks (1994). He has been married to Janet Pierson since 1983.
Jan 31, 2023 · John Pierson has played a vital role in the recent history of American independent film. Starting in distribution and exhibition, he became the quintessential producer’s rep, helping a series of exceptional filmmakers launch their careers. He has now written a remarkable book — Spike, Mike, Slackers
Dec 9, 2016 · Anyone who knows independent film history also knows “Spike, Mike, Slackers and Dykes,” a memoir by seminal producer’s rep John Pierson of his role in launching the careers of filmmakers such...
Jan 11, 2018 · John Pierson with Spike Lee. Mr. Pierson was instrumental in the sale of Mr. Lee’s breakthrough feature, “She’s Gotta Have It.” Credit... Criterion Collection By Glenn Kenny
Dec 6, 2016 · For two years back in the late nineties and early aughts, producer, author and all-around film lover John Pierson hit the road alongside his own group of fellow cinephiles to explore the...
