Director John Chester is at home just about anywhere. Whether filming Eskimos in the arctic, homeless alcoholics in Rhode Island, or rock stars on the American highway, Chester brings a satisfying mix of excitement and tenderness to his subjects. In 2005 he executive-produced and co-directed Euphoria, a film about the pursuit of happiness funded by the NIH, which prompted The Wire creator David Simon to say "it blew me away... really clever but profound."

Chester first reached a wide audience with his ground-breaking primetime series on A&E, Random 1, which he directed and starred in from 2005-2006. His 2007 film Lost In Woonsocket premiered to sold-out crowds at South By Southwest, and was called "a thrilling documentary experience" by Time Out Magazine. Rock Prophecies marks a startling stylistic departure from his previous work, a film just as electric as it is affecting.

Chester, originally from Ocean City, Maryland, heads both Random 1 Productions and South Paw Entertainment Inc., developing film and television projects, including projects for Discovery Networks, ESPN and A&E Television Networks. Look for his directing and producing contributions on Animal Planet's hit new series Jockeys, already gearing up for a second season.