John Jurko II

April 24, 1982 — Yankee Lake, OH

John Jurko II is the lead director and producer who has overseen the completion of Rhino Man since 2018. After receiving a BA in Film Production and Philosophy, he lived in LA, where he worked in the camera department of many indie films. He then moved to Atlanta, where he was drawn to Rhino Man for its story and potential as a social impact project. He created and hosts The Rhino Man Podcast to further build awareness of the importance of rangers, the rhino poaching crisis, and our need to connect local communities to protected areas. John has presented to audiences such as His Royal Highness Prince William, government, international financial crime delegates, law enforcement, and conservation NGOs.

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Bone Tomahawk

2015

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Starry Eyes

2014

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Feed Me

2013

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Rhino Man

2024

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Bean and the Babysitter

2022

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Fuck the Lake

2014