John Shackleton

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Screenwriter, Filmmaker, TV Director

John Shackleton is a multi-skilled, creative and technical filmmaker and TV Director; with endless storytelling imagination, an unflinching vision, and a relentless drive to make great things happen.

With over 20 years of professional experience spanning features, factual entertainment, documentary and drama John has been the writer and producer of Welsh BAFTA nominated feature film 'Panic Button', which sold to 26 territories worldwide. Writer, producer, director of feature film 'The Sleeping Room', now on UK/US release. Producer / director of 'Animal Impossible' for BBC Studios / Discovery US alongside multiple features and series for BBC 1 & 2, Channel 4, ITV, Sky & Discovery. He has been a screenwriter for multiple original screenplays for TV drama and feature films.

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Aug. 14, 2025

Filming the Paranormal: The Making of The Supernatural UK

In this episode of Haunted History Chronicles, I’m joined by filmmaker and paranormal investigator John Shackleton to delve into his latest project – The Supernatural UK. A candid, fly-on-the-wall paranormal investigation series, The Supernatural UK takes a fresh, unfiltered look at one of the world’s most enduring mysteries. Across ten episodes, the series ventures into castles, prisons, museums and warehouses, working alongside diverse teams of investigators to explore the big questions: Do...
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June 14, 2024

Somerset Supernatural: Discovering the Paranormal

Today's episode dives into the experiences, ethos, and aims of a groundbreaking project with voices from both in front of and behind the lens of the new paranormal observational documentary pilot, Somerset Supernatural. Today's guests will share their unique insights and the wonders of the three hauntingly beautiful locations featured in the pilot episode. Whether you're a sceptic or a believer, this episode promises to be an enlightening journey into the world of the supernatural. Tune in and d...