John X. Carey
Writing
Biography
John X. Carey is a Los Angeles-based writer/director known for his naturalistic style and thematic storytelling, including the acclaimed Dove "Real Beauty Sketches" commercial. His work has earned over 30 Cannes Lions, a DGA nomination for Best Commercial Director, with the recent short film 'Awayy' featured at SXSW.
Known For

On the eve of a small-town waitress moving to New York City, a solar flare disrupts her plans. A proof of concept for a longer story.
Awayy

On the eve of a small-town waitress moving to New York City, a solar flare disrupts her plans.
Awayy

A Pakistani immigrant juggles demanding rideshare customers while talking on the phone to his mother in Pakistan.
Zafar
#WeLaGente is a heartfelt documentary highlighting the different Hispanic backgrounds that make the United States a place we all call home.
#WeLaGente
What is the human cost of unraveling the secrets of time?