John Stuart
Writer and Producer
John is a writer/producer based in Glasgow, established his independent production company, I Know a Guy Productions, in 2012. Since then, John has penned and brought to life numerous theatrical works. Among these is DIRTY WATER, a play that has toured nationally, including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and at The Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow 2024.
THE POINT garnered critical acclaim during its run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and is currently in the works for a nationwide tour in 2025. Beyond the stage, John has crafted and overseen several award-winning short films, including EGGSHELLS and LEFT BEHIND.
In a significant milestone, John’s first TV series DIRTY WATER based on the play was released on the STV Player in 2023.
John was selected as one of eight producers to partake in Short Circuit's exclusive Producer Accelerator course in 2022. This esteemed program aims to bolster emerging producers in their careers by providing insights across various facets of the industry, such as development, talent management, budgeting, distribution, and project management