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John Trefry

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John Trefry
5150 is a story ripped from the headlines, about the power of modern celebrity in our culture and the complexities of race in America. Jovan Adepo (Fences, Watchmen) stars as Celeb- a world-famous entertainer who is confined to an institution after a mental breakdown. Co-written by Denzel Whitaker (Black Panther) and John Trefry, and executive produced by David Oyelowo (Selma), 5150 is a TV series that taps into the mainline of the American psyche.
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John Trefry is a writer/producer and two-time alum of both SXSW and Tribeca. His narrative work includes "Souls of Totality" starring Tatiana Maslany and Tom Cullen which won 13 awards including winning 3 Oscar-qualifying festivals. His film "How To Be Alone" starred Maika Monroe and Joey Keery and premiered at SXSW. John co-wrote 5150 with Denzel Whitaker which stars Jovan Adepo and was executive produced by David Oyelowo.

In terms of nonfiction original content, John was a producer for "The Need To Grow" narrated by Rosario Dawson and "Five Years North" which won the Grand Jury award at DOC NYC.

John founded the award-winning production company 4WT Media and has a passion for storytelling that creates social change and impact and continues to explore ways to bridge the gap between branded and original content. 4WT has an impressive client list including Google, Netflix, Mircosoft and many other exciting brands.
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Known for

    Jovan Adepo in 5150 (2021)
    5150
    8.2
    TV Short
    • Producer
    • 2021
    Souls of Totality (2018)
    Souls of Totality
    7.0
    Short
    • Producer
    • 2018
    How to Be Alone (2019)
    How to Be Alone
    6.1
    Short
    • Producer
    • 2019

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    Producer



    • Texas, USA (2023)
      Texas, USA
      8.3
      • associate producer
      • 2023
    • James Darnborough, RJ Collins, John Trefry, Reign Edwards, Ryan Huffman, Devin Druid, Caitlyn Knisely, Nicole Jordan-Webber, Drew Scheid, Jason Coulter, Anna Klassen, Anthony Norman, and Katie Sarrels in Dropping (2023)
      Dropping
      Short
      • producer
      • 2023
    • Eric Etebari in I Can't Cut It Out! (2023)
      I Can't Cut It Out!
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2023
    • Good Condition (2023)
      Good Condition
      5.6
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2023
    • Katherine Willis, Zachary Levi, Adrianne Palicki, Evan Miller, Hardy Janson, Joey Oglesby, and Beau Harris in Thoughts and Prayers (2022)
      Thoughts and Prayers
      4.5
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • Jovan Adepo in 5150 (2021)
      5150
      8.2
      TV Short
      • producer
      • 2021
    • Tigre Gente (2021)
      Tigre Gente
      7.6
      • co-producer
      • 2021
    • Break In (2020)
      Break In
      8.3
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2020
    • Five Years North (2020)
      Five Years North
      8.2
      • contributing producer
      • 2020
    • The Undocumented Lawyer (2020)
      The Undocumented Lawyer
      7.1
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2020
    • The Need to Grow (2019)
      The Need to Grow
      7.9
      • co-producer
      • 2019
    • A Million Eyes (2019)
      A Million Eyes
      5.0
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2019
    • Denzel Whitaker and Chris Fornataro in Will 'The Machine' (2019)
      Will 'The Machine'
      6.7
      Short
      • producer
      • 2019
    • How to Be Alone (2019)
      How to Be Alone
      6.1
      Short
      • producer
      • 2019
    • Souls of Totality (2018)
      Souls of Totality
      7.0
      Short
      • producer
      • 2018

    Writer



    • Jovan Adepo in 5150 (2021)
      5150
      8.2
      TV Short
      • Writer
      • 2021
    • Little Leopold
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2010

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    The Need To GROW - Trailer
    Demo Reel 2:37
    The Need To GROW - Trailer
    Souls of Totality - Trailer
    Demo Reel 1:06
    Souls of Totality - Trailer
    Souls of Totality - Trailer
    Demo Reel 1:06
    Souls of Totality - Trailer
    How To Be Alone - Trailer
    Demo Reel 1:14
    How To Be Alone - Trailer
    5150 - Trailer
    Demo Reel 1:43
    5150 - Trailer

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