John Banas

John Banas is a New Zealander writer, director, actor and teacher who has, for over forty years, worked extensively in New Zealand, Australia and the United States. He began as an actor, writer and director in Kiwi theatre during the 1970s, Banas increasingly focused on dramatic writing for television from the 80s on. After relocating to Australia, he established himself as a prolific TV screenwriter with a string of iconic shows, including Blue Heelers and City Homicide. His many New Zealand scripts include Bombshell and award-winning telemovies Siege and How to Murder Your Wife.
Cast
Crew

Siege
Writer

Love Knots
Writer

Safe House
Writer

How to Murder Your Wife
Writer

Venus and Mars
Director

The Monster of Mangatiti
Writer

Bombshell
Screenplay

The Red Shoes: Next Step
Writer

Resolve
Writer

The Lost Boys of Dilworth
Script Editor

Destination Love
Writer

Ablaze
Writer

Pike River
Writer

In a Flash
Writer

Toke
Writer




