John Portanova was born on August 2, 1985 in Bremerton, Washington, USA as John Joseph Portanova III. He is a writer and assistant director, known for Valley of the Sasquatch (2015), Sader Ridge (2013) and Trauma (2013).
Attended North Kitsap High School in Poulsbo, Washington. Attended Vancouver Film School in Vancouver, Canada. Favorite movies are Der Frühstücksclub (1985), Clerks - Die Ladenhüter (1994), American Werewolf (1981), Zurück in die Zukunft (1985), and Stand by Me - Das Geheimnis eines Sommers (1986). Has been making films since he was 15. Is a fan of horror and coming of age/teen films. Was nominated for the Best Director award at the 2015 Horrible Imaginings Film Festival in San Diego, CA for his work on Valley of the Sasquatch (2015).
After losing their home following a devastating tragedy, a father and son are forced to move to an old family cabin. Neither reacts well to being thrown into this new world. The son's attempts to relate to his father are complicated when two old friends arrive for a weekend of hunting. This trip into the forest will unearth not only buried feelings of guilt and betrayal, but also a tribe of Sasquatch that are determined to protect their land.