John Hindman Studio

Hollywood acting coach and screenwriter John Hindman is returning to Sydney and Melbourne in June 2026. The writer of Prime’s #1 Amazon Original ‘Unstoppable’ is currently developing projects with the producers of ‘Succession’ and ‘Don’t Look Up!’. Don’t miss the chance to work with John in his intensive scene study or screenwriting workshops. Places are strictly limited and by application only. Go to johnhindmanstudio.com for more information and to apply now!

Macbeth with Beau Goodman and her Majesty Alice Hunter. It’s not a class. It’s 10 artists at the top of their game working in the theatre every week. Come see for yourself. #whatdidyoumoveherefor

It’s hard to know what to say about a place like this, about people like these. I think the poem “What I Want is Family” by @jsuskin read by @bayemcphersonofficial says it best. Happy New Year to you all.

Episode 9 John Hindman | The Power of “I Don’t Know,” How Teaching Makes Better Artists, Why Cowboy Movies Matter with Jeff Daniels, and How Rocky Changed Everything In this episode, we sit down with writer, director, and teacher @johnhindmanstudio — a filmmaker whose career moves fluidly between Sundance, studio features, top-tier actors, and a deeply respected teaching practice that has shaped performers across Hollywood. Beginning in stand-up comedy, Hindman discovered the power of words, the importance of comedy, and how defining his sense of humor shaped his approach to directing, writing, and teaching. Best known for writing and directing The Answer Man (starring Jeff Daniels, Lauren Graham and Lou Taylor Pucci), The Passing Parade (starring Tessa Ferrer, Hal Ozsan, and Graham Sibley), and most recently co-writing Unstoppable (starring Jennifer Lopez, Don Cheadle, and Jharrel Jerome)— with Oscar-winning producer Ben Affleck and Oscar-winning editor-turned-director William Goldenberg, Hindman has built a career on curiosity, emotional clarity, and deep respect for actors. John Hindman brings humor, humility, and fearless devotion to craft — and his insights offer a masterclass in how artists grow, how directors empower actors, and why striving to be a calm perfectionist might just be the key to life.

SCENES FROM LAST NIGHT: The Crucible -Same Time Next Year - Gruesome Playground Injuries - Shiner. I wish everyone who reads this knew what it was like to be in the presence of these artists. The field of their generosity - the warm gravity of their friendship - and their valiant pursuit of a deeper artistic truth. Come by anytime.

Don’t tell me what you think. Don’t tell me what you know. I only care how you feel. That rich, inner, galloping life is the only way that I know for sure that you’re just like me. #whatdidyoumoveherefor

Thank you to everyone involved. Thank you to the Robles family for trusting me to write their story. Thank you to the incredible actors who so lovingly brought it to life. And thank you to everyone who took the time to give this story a chance and watch it. I hope that Anthony’s story inspires you as much as it has me. Never give up.

I wrote this. It changed my life. Opens 12/6 and on @primevideo 1/16 #unstoppablemovie

Tuesday night with “Collected Stories” by Donald Margulies. The indomitable certainty of @hawthorneanne and the quicksilver inner life of #violetkay. Everyone in this class works so hard that it turns into a night of theater. Come see for yourself. #whatdidyoumoveherefor #johnhindmanstudio

At its heart, every story is a love story. We talk a lot about getting to “the deepest emotional truth”. But the truth is, if your heart isn’t breaking or bursting… who cares? Next session starts 9/3. #whatdidyoumoveherefor

NEXT SESSION 6/4. @dianacristinasolis and @thereal_cameronfuller doing absolutely devastating work in “Lungs”. This is a class where the bar isn’t set by the teacher but by the other actors. Then they all help each other get over it. At its best art is collaborative and generous. #whatdidyoumoveherefor #johnhindmanstudio