John Norris Ray

John is an awardwinning writer producer and director based in Houston Texas and the President of JNR Productions a company he founded to support his own creative ambitions while actively championing independent filmmakers Over the years John and his company have become widely recognized for their commitment to supporting writers directors and producers across the independent film community He has served as an investor and executive producer on numerous film projects in multiple countries helping bring bold stories to life around the world Johns personal accomplishments include earning more than 200 festival awards for his own selfproduced films and screenplays a testament to his dedication perseverance and passion for storytelling In 2024 John retired from a USbased national fundraising company he founded and led as Chief Executive Officer closing a remarkable chapter of leadership and service He is also a proud US Army veteran and a cancer survivor experiences that reflect the resilience and strength he brings to everything he does John lives with his wife and their two Chinese Crested dogs and together they have traveled to more than 60 countries carrying with them a deep curiosity about people culture and the world