John Roney is an underwater cinematographer, commercial diver, and film & television editor based on Vancouver Island, Canada.

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Through his underwater work, John documents marine life from the cold waters of the Salish Sea to the Coral Triangle, using immersive, cinematic storytelling to bring audiences closer to the animals and ecosystems beneath the surface. His films and footage focus on the behaviour, beauty, and complexity of marine life, with a particular interest in animals that are often overlooked or misunderstood.

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John’s underwater cinematography has appeared in feature films, documentaries, and television projects, including the Netflix feature Remarkably Bright Creatures, AMI's ALL IN and the TELUS Original documentary Send Kelp!​ His original natural history short, Snake Island: The Volcanic Life of Sea Kraits, was filmed in Indonesia’s Banda Sea and follows the daily lives of sea kraits on an active volcanic island. The film has been recognized by wildlife film festivals internationally.

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As an editor, John has worked across broadcast television, documentary series, and conservation storytelling. His recent credits include Racing Waters and two seasons of APTN’s Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. He has also edited projects for SeaLegacy, including Sony’s SeaLegacy: The Voyage and Only One’s Tide Turner series.

 

John is a member of the Canadian Conservation Photographers Collective and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Motion Picture Arts from Capilano University.