Who’s Awtopia?
Hey, it's me, Peter John. I've been hanging in the music industry as an artist, storyteller, and filmmaker for more than 25 years now.
During this time, I've had the absolute pleasure of directing hundreds of music videos - and would you believe it? They've racked up nearly a billion views in total!
I'm humbled to have been nominated for the Dove Award three times and to have six of my music videos go platinum. It's honestly been a wild ride.
I've had the privilege of working with some seriously talented artists under my Company Epik Films. Just to name a few:
Morgan Evans, Simple Plan, The Paper Kites, Chase Rice, Randy Houser, Paul Oakenfield, New Empire, Planetshakers, Bliss n Eso, Kita Alexander, Dylan Joel, Bernard Fanning, Germein...and the list goes on.
It's been a blast, and I can't wait to see what's next!
Portfolio of work 2000 -2025
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2025
- Brad Cox - Sunset Psalm
- The Wolston Butchers - Play These Games
- Behind Crimson Eyes - Burn it Down
- Bliss n Eso - part on the Moon
2024
- The Wolston Butchers - Live Dead Die Fast
2023
- Kita Alexanda + Morgan Evans - Date Night (AUS /USA)
- Morgan Evans - On My Own Again (Official) (USA)
- Morgan Evans - All Right Here (USA)
- Morgan Evans - Hey Little Mama Lyric Video (USA)
2022
- Morgan Evans - Over for you (Official) (USA)
- Morgan Evans - Over for you (live in Melbourne) (USA)
- Trentan - We belong Together (AUS)
- Sametime - Golden (AUS)
- Germein - 21 (AUS)
- Bliss n Eso - Strings Attached (AUS)
- Wishful Thinking - Beautiful Nights (AUS)
2021
- Trentan - Good Things (AUS)
- Taylor Moss - You ain't getting a song (AUS)
- Bliss n Eso - Tell the world (AUS)
- Germein - Good for a girl ( AUS)
- Planetboom - JC Squad
- Planetboom - You Got Me Like
2020
- Bliss n Eso - Lighthouse (AUS)
- Taylor Moss - Ain't no Girly Girl (AUS)
- Bliss n Eso - The Sun (AUS)
2019
- Morgan Evans - Diamonds (Live Edition) - (AUS/USA)
- Unwritten Law X Kerby - Teenage Suicide - (USA/AUS)
- Unwritten Law X Kerby - Seein Red - (USA/AUS)
2018
- Craigs Brother - Merlyn’s song - 2018 (USA)
- Dylan Joel - Run to the river - 2018 (USA)
- Steve Grace - The day Slim Dusty - 2018 (AUS)
- Rockstar Punch - TBA - 2018 (AUS)
- Speak the truth - Drowning on the sidewalk - 2018 (USA)
- Germein Sisters - Talking - 2018 (AUS)
2017
- Simple Plan - No pads Reunion (2017 ) (Canada)
- Nathaniel - Vapours - 2017 (AUS)
- Beth Brown - Easy - 2107 (AUS)
- Rachel Costanzo - Start Again - 2017 (AUS)
- Bliss n Eso - Tour Clip - Tear the roof off - 2017 (AUS)
- Speak the Truth - Go for the throat - 2017 (USA)
- Bliss n Eso - Friend Like you - 2017 (AUS)
2016
- Simple Plan - Boom (live) Australian Tour 2016 (Canada)
- Glades - Drive - 2016 (AUS)
- Dawin - Dessert (LIVE in brisbane) - 2016 (USA)
- New Empire - A little braver - 2016 (AUS)
- Mike Posner - Live pop up show - 2016 (USA)
- Chris Sebastian - Runaway - 2016 (AUS)
- Mischief - Gold - 2016 (AUS)
- Dan Kerby - Drum Clip (Zildjian) - 2016 (AUS)
- Hot Potato - Saily away - 2016 (AUS)
2015
- Jetty Road - I turn to you - 2015 (AUS)
- Ben Hazlewood (ft Mali Koa Hood) - Paint me Black - 2015 (AUS) *RAGE* MTV *CHANNEL V
- Rachel Costanzo - Miles away - 2015 (AUS)
- Jeremy Fowler - Riding the Sun - 2015 (AUS)
- Brigginshaw - 2000 miles - 2015 (AUS)
- Brigginshaw - Sweet Summertime - 2015 (AUS)
- New Empire - In a breath - 2015 (AUS)
- Planetshakers - Like a fire - 2015 (AUS)
- Planetshakers - Nothing is impossible - 2015(AUS)
- Planetshakers - My soul - 2015 (AUS)
- Selahphonic - Heartbreak heartbreak - 2015 (AUS)
2014
- Michael Paynter - Weary Stars - 2014 (AUS) *RAGE* MTV *CHANNEL V
- Joel Rafidi - Do it again - 2014 (AUS)
- Rachel Costanzo - Starlight - 2014 (AUS)
- The Never Ever - In or out - 2014 (AUS)
- Planetshakers - This is our time (unreleased) - 2014 (AUS)
2013
- Depedro and Bernard Fanning - You and I - 2013 (AUS) *RAGE* MTV *CHANNEL V
- New Empire - Relight the fire - 2013 (AUS) *RAGE* MTV *CHANNEL V
- Rachel Costanzo - Blindside - 2013 (AUS) *RAGE* MTV *CHANNEL V
- Masketta Fall - Do you wanna Dance - 2013 (AUS) *RAGE* MTV *CHANNEL V
- Have you seen this boy - Go for broke - 2013 (AUS)
- Praise Blast - Who I am in Christ - 2013 (AUS)
- Praise Blast - Who I am in Christ - 2013 (SPANISH)
- Praise Blast - I am victorious - 2013 (AUS)
- Praise Blast - I am victorious - 2013 (SPANISH)
- Praise Blast - God is love - 2013 (AUS)
- Praise Blast - God is love - 2013 (SPANISH)
- Praise Blast - Adam and the animals - 2013 (AUS)
- Praise Blast - Adam and the animals - 2013 (SPANISH)
- Praise Blast - Freedom - 2013 (AUS)
- Praise Blast - Freedom - 2013 (SPANISH)
- Skypilot - Because of you - 2013 (AUS)
- Brittany Cairns - Behind the scenes - 2013 (AUS)
2012
- Morgan Evans - While we’re Young - 2012 (AUS) *RAGE* MTV *CHANNEL V
- Antiskeptic - The kids aren't scared anymore - Live at Forest Edge - 2012 (AUS)
- The calling of levi - Glass Hearts - Live at Forest Edge - 2012 (AUS)
- Selahphonic - Live at Forest Edge - 2012 (AUS)
- Dylan Joel - Kid illin - 2012 (AUS)
- The calling of Levi - Glass Hearts - 2012 (AUS)
- Selahphonic - Hollywood kids - 2012 (AUS)
- For this cause - Open roads - 2012 (AUS)
- The Never Ever - Breathe - 2012 (AUS)
- New Empire - One heart - 2012 (AUS) *RAGE* MTV *CHANNEL V* OLYMPICS 9
- Cooper st - Waisted patience - 2012 (AUS)
- Declan Sykes - Need your loving - 2012 (AUS)
- Rif Raf - She right -2012 - (AUS)
- Rif Raf - I bring the fire - 2012 (AUS)
- Rif Raf - Always Home - 2012 (AUS)
- Tigertown - The lion and the witch - 2012 (AUS)
- Benny Walker - TBA - 2012 (AUS)
- Planetshakers - Limitless - 2012 (AUS)
2011
- New Empire - Give me the World - 2011 (AUS) *RAGE* MTV *CHANNEL V
- New Empire - Here in your eyes (live edition) 2011 (AUS)
- New Empire - Ghosts - 2011 (AUS) *RAGE* MTV *CHANNEL V
- Dylan Joel - Set us all right - 2011 (AUS)
- Simple Plan - Loser of the year - 2011 (CANADA)
- Rif Raf - Through my eyes -2011 - (AUS)
- The calling of Levi - I believe in us - 2011 (AUS)
- Have you seen this boy - We’ve got you surrounded- 2011 (AUS)
- Dylan Joel - D in the moonlight - 2011 (AUS)
- The Paper Kites - Featherstone - 2011 (AUS)
- For our Hero - Don’t you dare - 2011 (AUS)
- Johnday - One type of falling PROMO - Hisense arena - 2011 (AUS)
- The Kingdom - Your Love is forever - 2011 (AUS)
- Best Before - Johnny b Goode - LIVE at Forest Edge - 2011 (AUS)
- Have you seen this boy - We’ve got you surrounded -LIVE at Forest Edge - 2011 (AUS)
- Johnday - One type of falling - LIVE at Forest Edge - 2011 (AUS)
- Stellar Kart - I can show you the world - LIVE at Forest Edge - 2011 (AUS)
- MXPX / Best Before - Chick Magnet - LIVE at Forest Edge - 2011 (USA / AUS)
- Benny Walker - Summer Sun - 2011 - (AUS)
2010
- The Paper Kites - Bloom - 2010 (AUS)
- Best Before - Your love is burning the city - 2010 (AUS)
- Switchfoot - Meant to live - Live at Eastland car park - 2010 (USA)
- Innerspace - Live at Eastland car park - 2010 (AUS)
- Innerspace - Live at Northcote social club - 2010 (AUS)
2000 - 2009
- Best Before - Chelsea - 2005 (AUS)
- Josh wins Again - Five steps forward - 2004 (AUS) *RAGE
- Fido - Lost without you - 2004 (AUS)
- FIdo - live at rod laver arena - 2003 (AUS)
- Seraphs Coal - Hope is - 2002 (AUS) *RAGE* MTV *CHANNEL V
- Wishful Thinking - The day you went away- 2002 (AUS) *RAGE
- Wishful Thinking - I don’t need you - 2001 (AUS) *RAGE
- Antiskeptic - Four seasons - 2001 (AUS) *RAGE* MTV *CHANNEL V
- Antiskeptic - 60% Intentional - 2000 (AUS) *RAGE* MTV
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- Planetshakers - Awakening Melbourne 2025
- Planetshakers - Awakening Melbourne 2024
- Morgan Evans - Live at the Opera House Sydney 2024
- Morgan Evans - Over for You - Tour - 2022
- Planetshakers - Awakening (RAIN - PHILLIPINES) 2020
- Planetshakers - Awakening (RAIN) 2019 (multicam RED 5k - 8K) - DVD / online - (running time: 30 mins)
- Simple Plan - WARPED TOUR 2018 (multicam RED 4.5k) - (in production) - (USA) (running time: 40 mins)
- Planetshakers - Awakening (Let’s Go) 2015 (multicam RED 5k) - DVD / online - (AUS) DOVE AWARD NOMINATED in USA - (running time: 40 mins)
- Planetshakers - Awakening (This is our time) 2014 (multicam RED 5k) - DVD / online - (AUS) DOVE AWARD NOMINATED in USA - ( running time: 40 mins)
- Planetshakers - Awakening (Endless Praise) 2013 (multicam RED 5k) - DVD / online - (AUS) DOVE AWARD NOMINATED in USA - ( running time: 40 mins)
- Steve Grace - Live in Melbourne (2013) Multicam HD - DVD (AUS) - (running time: 65 mins)
- Simple Plan - Live in Melbourne (2012) Multicam HD - online (CANADA) - (running time: 86 mins)
- Antiskeptic - Live at the hifi Bar Melbourne - (2008) Multicam HD (AUS) DVD - (running time: 80 mins)
- Fido - Live at Rod Laver Arena (2003) Multicam SD (AUS) VHS - (running time: 15 mins)
- Kfest Music Festival - Melbourne (2003) Multicam SD (AUS) VHS - (running time: 120 mins)
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- Life Right Side Up - Morgan Evans - 45 mins (Premiered at Dendy Cinema Sydney 2024)
- Over For You - Morgan Evans 2022 (5 Part Series)
- Strings Attached - Bliss n Eso 2022 (5 Part Series)
- Lighthouse - Bliss ( In production ) 2021
- Bunkerhouse Series 2021 (Through Craft Digital Marketing)
- Through all these years - Seraphs Coal ( In production ) 2020
- Run for Manhatten - 2019 (30 mins)
- Simple Plan -One Last Summer - A pop-punk-u-mentary - (80 mins) in production 2019
- POP PUNK LIFE - A pop-punk-u-mentary - (80 mins) in production 2019
- Legacy - Reef Heazlewood / C.J Hobgood - Documentary (Release Pending)
- Outbackrider - Steve Grace - Short Documentary (Sep 2017 ) Finalist Byron Bay Film festival (running time: 28 mins)
- Steve Grace - Live in Melbourne (DOCU FEATURE) (2013) Multicam HD - DVD (AUS) (running time: 65 mins)
- Antiskeptic - Back in the game - Tour Documentary - 2012 (online) (running time: 4 mins)
- Finding Emo - PNG / Kokoda Documentary - 2009 - (DVD) 35 mins
- Antiskeptic - Memoirs of a Common Band - feature documentary 2008 (DVD) (running time: 64 mins)
- Antiskeptic - Memoirs mini Documentary 2002(CD Album content / SD) (running time: 12 mins)
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- LIFE UPSIDE DOWN (2023) - Morgan Evans (3 Pilot Episodes - 25 mins each)
- DRUMLIFE 2019 - 2022 - Online series sponsored by Zilgian
- PLANETSHAKERS TV - 2013 - ( Pilot/Episode 1) DAYSTAR NETWORK - USA, AFRICA, UK, AUS, New Zealand.. - (running time: 22 mins)
Bio
The Visionary Behind the Lens: Peter John's Journey as Australia's Premier Music Video Director
From Vision to Global Recognition
Peter John is a prolific Australian filmmaker whose work is primarily in the music scene, having produced music videos and documentaries for the likes of Bliss N Eso, The Paper Kites, Simple Plan and Planetshakers, with his videos garnering hundreds of millions of views thanks to Pete's dedication to authentic storytelling and compelling visuals and audio.
Operating under his professional name Peter John, this acclaimed director has built an impressive portfolio that spans across multiple continents and genres, establishing himself as one of Australia's most sought-after music video directors.
Industry Leadership and Innovation
Epik Films was created by long-time music video and live concert director Peter John after he saw a need in the market for high production value content for all the amazing independent artists in Australia. This entrepreneurial vision demonstrates Peter's commitment to elevating the Australian music scene through cinematic storytelling.
Beyond his directorial work, Peter has established himself as an industry educator and mentor. As the founder of Suntown Studios on the Sunshine Coast and Owner and founder of Cine Academy, he provides filmmaking training and mentoring, drawing from his 25 years as a professional in the Creative/Arts industry.
Notable Collaborations and Global Reach
Peter's extensive client roster reads like a who's who of contemporary music:
International Artists
Simple Plan - Contributing to the global success of this Canadian rock band
Planetshakers - Creating compelling visual narratives for this internationally renowned contemporary worship band
Morgan Evans - Supporting the country music star's visual storytelling and creating a story that contrasts the worlds desire for division.
Randy Houser - Creating compelling Tour content and stories
Chase Rice - Creating compelling Tour content and stories
Australian Music Scene
Bliss n Eso - Crafting innovative videos for Australia's premier hip-hop collective
The Paper Kites - Capturing the ethereal essence of this Melbourne indie folk band
Brad Cox - Enhancing the country artist's brand through cinematic direction
Kita Alexander - Bringing the pop artist's vision to life
New Empire - Creating powerful visuals for the alternative rock band
Recognition and Media Coverage
Peter's work has not gone unnoticed by industry publications. Most recently, AudioTechnology magazine featured him in their February 2025 article "Life Through The Lens of Peter John," highlighting his significant contributions to the music video industry and his innovative approach to visual storytelling.
The Numbers Speak Volumes
With videos accumulating hundreds of millions of views across platforms, Peter's work demonstrates not just creative excellence but also commercial success. This impressive reach underscores his ability to create content that resonates with global audiences while maintaining artistic integrity.
Philosophy and Approach
Peter's success stems from his dedication to authentic storytelling and compelling visuals combined with superior audio production. His approach goes beyond simple music video creation—he crafts cinematic experiences that enhance and elevate the musical narrative.
Industry Impact
Through Epik Films, Peter identified and filled a crucial gap in the Australian market, providing high production value content specifically tailored for independent artists. This initiative has democratized access to professional-quality music videos, enabling emerging artists to compete on a global stage.
Educational Leadership
As founder of Cine Academy, Peter shares his quarter-century of industry experience with the next generation of filmmakers. His commitment to education ensures that his innovative techniques and industry knowledge continue to influence the Australian creative landscape.
Looking Forward
With a proven track record spanning 25 years, international recognition, and hundreds of millions of views, Peter John continues to push the boundaries of music video production. His dual role as creator and educator positions him as not just a director, but as a cornerstone of Australia's creative industry.
Awards
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Bloom Gold
The Paper Kites - Bloom - Music Video
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Bloom Platinum
The Paper Kites - Bloom - Music Video
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Featherstone Gold
The Paper Kites - Featherstone - Music Video
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Endless Praise Platinum
Planetshakers - Awakening - Live Music Video
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Dance Gold
Planetshakers - Awakening - Live Music Video
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Turn it up Gold
Planetshakers - Awakening - Live Music Video
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This is our time Gold
Planetshakers - Awakening - Live Music Video
Awards
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Dove Award 2014
Planetshakers Awakening Dove Award Nomination.
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Dove Award 2016
Planetshakers Awakening Dove Award Nomination.
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Dove Award 2015
Planetshakers Awakening Dove Award Nomination.
Early days
In the early 2000s, my pop punk band toured relentlessly around Australia playing shows to 10’s of 1000’s and even playing a support show to a packed-out Rod Laver Arena.
