John Kelbie

Personal Info

Know For

Directing

Gender

Male

Birthday

2003-04-27 (22 years old)

Place of Birth

Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

John Kelbie

Biography

John Kelbie is a Scottish director and colourist based in Central Scotland. As a queer and neurodivergent man, John strives to tell stories about those from underrepresented groups. Growing up in the Highlands, he felt he was never truly represented on screen and wants to use his films as a tool to advocate for equal human rights for all. John has directed several films that have been award-winning and have screened at film festivals up and down the country. Most recently, he has directed BOWL, a project that explores a gay man’s desire to return to playing Lawn Bowls. This project has gained traction from the press and organisations includi...

Production

2025

Bowl

as Director

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