about
John Walsh is a double BAFTA and double Grierson-nominated filmmaker, bestselling author, and founder of Walsh Bros Ltd, one of the UK’s top 100 independent production companies. His acclaimed work spans television and cinema, earning widespread critical recognition.
As a film student, John met Ray Harryhausen while making a documentary about the legendary effects pioneer’s life and work. He remains closely involved with Harryhausen’s legacy today as a Trustee of the Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation.
John is also the author of the bestselling book Harryhausen: The Lost Movies and the highly regarded Official Story of the Film series, which includes definitive titles on Flash Gordon, Escape from New York, Doctor Who and the Daleks, Conan the Barbarian, The Wicker Man, and The Third Man. 2025 saw the publication of Gladiator II: The Art and Making of the Ridley Scott Film, with The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Official Story of the Film coming in 2027.
