

John Teichert | Cinematographer and Filmmaker

VAILLANTE - A UNICEF FILM
Child marriage activist, Sali, crosses paths with a soon-to-be child bride, Adi, as they both attempt to fight against child marriage. The future for these girls is even bigger than they could have imagined.
DEAR WORLD LEADERS - WWF
To all leaders and decision-makers, the world is watching. Nature is in crisis - Commit to a global nature protection plan that reverses nature loss by 2030.
SAND CASTLES - UNICEF
Join six-year-old Jesse as she bravely escapes from her troubled reality in search of a happier life. “Sand Castles” is a poignant tale that intertwines hope and despair, capturing the essence of childhood innocence in the face of adversity.
OPEN OPPORTUNITY - ACCION FOUNDATION
Opportunities change lives. ACCION is committed to creating opportunities for those who lack access to financial services. Creating innovative ways to reach them will open opportunities and bring hope.
WORLD DROWNING PREVENTION DAY - PAHO
Anyone can drown, no one should. A safety announcement video for World Drowning Prevention Day.
END GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE - UNFPA
Every woman in every part of the world deserves to live without fear, threats, and violence.

WHO WE ARE - UNICEF
Every day, thousands of UNICEF staff are on the frontlines, getting things done for children. After a hurricane hits the coast of Beira, Mozambique, Tina is just one of the many lives helping to bring aid.
FOR GIRLS EDUCATION - UNICEF
Turning the spotlight on violence in north-west Nigeria & its impact on girls’ education. Meet Aisha, a young Nigerian girl who, despite all obstacles, continues to pursue education.
GROW FOOD, NOT TOBACCO - WHO
A local Kenyan farmer tells the story of how switching from growing tobacco has changed her life. Tobacco growing increases food insecurity, harms the environment and the health of farmers and communities.
LWAZI'S STORY - WILDERNESS FOUNDATION
Wilderness Foundation Africa works to protect wildlife and wilderness by integrating conservation, youth, and education programs. Lwazi is one of the many people whose lives have been transformed through the foundation.
DOCUMENTARY
ZABIB'S STORY - UNICEF










Child Marriage disrupts the lives and well-being of many girls in South Sudan. Zabib tells her story, the challenges of her past, and her hopes to change how things will look in the future.
Mozambique
Nigeria
Kenya
South Africa
South Sudan

ABOUT ME
John Teichert is a passionate cinematographer and filmmaker who is dedicated to creating beautiful imagery that is paired with authentic storytelling. He always aims for high-end results, no matter what the situation, while bringing a calm presence on set.
Born in Los Angeles and grew up in beautiful South Africa, this is where he started his self-taught career: directing, shooting, and editing.
Having had the incredible opportunity to shoot all across the world, he’s ready for any narrative, commercial and documentary production.



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