John Moyer (comedian, screenwriter)
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John Moyer is an American
stand-up comedian, screenwriter
, actor
and film producer
. Moyer co-wrote the screenplays for The Singles Ward
, The R.M.
, and The Home Teachers
. He also wrote, produced, directed, and acted in Mobsters and Mormons
.
with a degree in Theater and Film in 1994 and began touring as a stand-up comedian. Years later, wanting to capitalize on the success of God's Army
, a feature film about LDS missionaries written and directed by Richard Dutcher
, Moyer paired up with fellow BYU alums Kurt Hale
and Dave Hunter and co-wrote The Singles Ward
, a Mormon comedy movie aimed at Mormon audiences, which was released in 2002 and based on Moyer's own life experiences as a stand-up comedian and a single member of the LDS Church. He also co-wrote The R.M.
and The Home Teachers
, two more Mormon comedy films. Finally inspired by being from New Jersey
and experiencing the culture shock of moving to Utah
, John wrote, produced, directed, and acted in Mobsters and Mormons
, a Mormon comedy that was released in 2005. In 2007, Moyer co-wrote The Singles 2nd Ward
, a direct-to-DVD sequel to the 2002 film. Since that time, the interest in Mormon-based films has significantly declined and Moyer has not made another film. In 2011, he released The Real Life Singles Ward, a DVD documentary video off-shoot of the 2002 film, produced on a budget of $3,100.
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stand-up comedian, screenwriter
Screenwriter
Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:...
, actor
Actor
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and film producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
. Moyer co-wrote the screenplays for The Singles Ward
The Singles Ward
The Singles Ward is a 2002 LDS cinema comedy film directed by Kurt Hale and written by Kurt Hale and John E. Moyer based on his own life as a stand up comedian and single member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...
, The R.M.
The R.M.
The R.M. is a 2003 comedy film about the experiences of an LDS returned missionary. "RM" is an LDS initialism for "returned missionary." It was written by Kurt Hale and John E. Moyer and directed by Kurt Hale.-Overview:...
, and The Home Teachers
The Home Teachers
The Home Teachers is a 2004 comedy film written by John Moyer and directed by Kurt Hale. The Home Teachers is a comedy distributed by Halestorm Entertainment and intended for LDS audiences, or members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints....
. He also wrote, produced, directed, and acted in Mobsters and Mormons
Mobsters and Mormons
Mobsters and Mormons is a 2005 comedy film. It was written, directed, and produced by John Moyer who also plays a role in the film. It is also produced by Kurt Hale and Dave Hunter of Halestorm Entertainment...
.
Screenwriting
- The Singles WardThe Singles WardThe Singles Ward is a 2002 LDS cinema comedy film directed by Kurt Hale and written by Kurt Hale and John E. Moyer based on his own life as a stand up comedian and single member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...
(2002) - The R.M.The R.M.The R.M. is a 2003 comedy film about the experiences of an LDS returned missionary. "RM" is an LDS initialism for "returned missionary." It was written by Kurt Hale and John E. Moyer and directed by Kurt Hale.-Overview:...
(2003) - The Home TeachersThe Home TeachersThe Home Teachers is a 2004 comedy film written by John Moyer and directed by Kurt Hale. The Home Teachers is a comedy distributed by Halestorm Entertainment and intended for LDS audiences, or members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints....
(2004) - Mobsters and MormonsMobsters and MormonsMobsters and Mormons is a 2005 comedy film. It was written, directed, and produced by John Moyer who also plays a role in the film. It is also produced by Kurt Hale and Dave Hunter of Halestorm Entertainment...
(2005) - Single Second Ward (2007)
Acting
- The R.M.The R.M.The R.M. is a 2003 comedy film about the experiences of an LDS returned missionary. "RM" is an LDS initialism for "returned missionary." It was written by Kurt Hale and John E. Moyer and directed by Kurt Hale.-Overview:...
- Would-be Home Teacher (2003) - The Home TeachersThe Home TeachersThe Home Teachers is a 2004 comedy film written by John Moyer and directed by Kurt Hale. The Home Teachers is a comedy distributed by Halestorm Entertainment and intended for LDS audiences, or members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints....
- President Mason (2004) - Mobsters and MormonsMobsters and MormonsMobsters and Mormons is a 2005 comedy film. It was written, directed, and produced by John Moyer who also plays a role in the film. It is also produced by Kurt Hale and Dave Hunter of Halestorm Entertainment...
- Agent Tuttle (2005)
Biography
Moyer graduated from Brigham Young UniversityBrigham Young University
Brigham Young University is a private university located in Provo, Utah. It is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , and is the United States' largest religious university and third-largest private university.Approximately 98% of the university's 34,000 students...
with a degree in Theater and Film in 1994 and began touring as a stand-up comedian. Years later, wanting to capitalize on the success of God's Army
God's Army (film)
God's Army is a 2000 film. It was written, directed by and features Richard Dutcher. It is an independent film and was financed by private investors.-Main cast:*Matthew A...
, a feature film about LDS missionaries written and directed by Richard Dutcher
Richard Dutcher
Richard Alan Dutcher is an American independent filmmaker who produces, writes, directs, edits, and frequently stars in his films. Well known among members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for his early Mormon-themed productions, Dutcher has been called “The Father of Mormon...
, Moyer paired up with fellow BYU alums Kurt Hale
Kurt Hale
Kurt Hale is an American movie director. He was the director of The Singles Ward, The RM, The Singles 2nd Ward and Church Ball.Hale was one of the founders of Halestorm Entertainment along with David Hunter....
and Dave Hunter and co-wrote The Singles Ward
The Singles Ward
The Singles Ward is a 2002 LDS cinema comedy film directed by Kurt Hale and written by Kurt Hale and John E. Moyer based on his own life as a stand up comedian and single member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...
, a Mormon comedy movie aimed at Mormon audiences, which was released in 2002 and based on Moyer's own life experiences as a stand-up comedian and a single member of the LDS Church. He also co-wrote The R.M.
The R.M.
The R.M. is a 2003 comedy film about the experiences of an LDS returned missionary. "RM" is an LDS initialism for "returned missionary." It was written by Kurt Hale and John E. Moyer and directed by Kurt Hale.-Overview:...
and The Home Teachers
The Home Teachers
The Home Teachers is a 2004 comedy film written by John Moyer and directed by Kurt Hale. The Home Teachers is a comedy distributed by Halestorm Entertainment and intended for LDS audiences, or members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints....
, two more Mormon comedy films. Finally inspired by being from New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
and experiencing the culture shock of moving to Utah
Utah
Utah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 80% of Utah's 2,763,885 people live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City. This leaves vast expanses of the state nearly uninhabited, making the population the...
, John wrote, produced, directed, and acted in Mobsters and Mormons
Mobsters and Mormons
Mobsters and Mormons is a 2005 comedy film. It was written, directed, and produced by John Moyer who also plays a role in the film. It is also produced by Kurt Hale and Dave Hunter of Halestorm Entertainment...
, a Mormon comedy that was released in 2005. In 2007, Moyer co-wrote The Singles 2nd Ward
The Singles 2nd Ward
The Singles 2nd Ward is a comedy film, directed by Kurt Hale. Like The Singles Ward, and other films which followed it, The Singles 2nd Wards target audience is members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and citizens of Utah...
, a direct-to-DVD sequel to the 2002 film. Since that time, the interest in Mormon-based films has significantly declined and Moyer has not made another film. In 2011, he released The Real Life Singles Ward, a DVD documentary video off-shoot of the 2002 film, produced on a budget of $3,100.