The mastermind behind 2023’s breakout hit M3GAN and its 2025 sequel M3GAN 2.0, film director Gerard Johnstone brings his signature mix of dark humour, genre-savvy thrills, and creative storytelling to the stage.
In this exclusive sit-down with Jens Hertzum, Gerard reflects on his journey from early promo work to directing a global cult sensation—and what it really takes to build an iconic killer bot with a killer attitude. One hour. Off the record (sort of). Definitely not your average director talk.
Gerard Johnstone is a New Zealand film director and screenwriter best known for his distinctive blend of dark humour, inventive storytelling, and genre-savvy filmmaking.
He made his feature debut with the highly acclaimed horror-comedy HOUSEBOUND, which premiered at South by Southwest in 2014 and was praised for its sharp wit, clever twists, and fresh take on the haunted house genre.
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