James M. Johnston
James M. Johnston

Johnston is an award-winning filmmaker from Fort Worth, TX.  He is part of the filmmaking collective Sailor Bear where he produced the films Ain't Them Bodies Saints and Listen Up Philip. Johnston also directed the short films Knife, Receive Bacon, and Merrily, Merrily.

James M. Johnston awards and nominations
Year Category Subcategory Info Movie/Tv Series
2021 Gotham Awards Nominee Gotham Independent Film Award Best Feature (David Lowery, Toby Halbrooks, James M. Johnston, Tim Headington, Theresa Steele Page)
2018 Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominee John Cassavetes Award (Toby Halbrooks, James M. Johnston, Adam Donaghey, David Lowery) A Ghost Story