Episode 7: John Öhrn
Film, Animation, and Indigenous Storytelling
John talks about how transitions in his life during the Covid-19 pandemic led him to find his stride in animation. He also shares some ideas about how children’s animated films and television might be enriched by Indigenous stories and perspectives.
John is an Indigenous filmmaker, born in BC, raised in the prairies, and now based in Vancouver. He has worked on various documentary and live action projects, and is currently working for Doberman Pictures in animation production.