Carl Bessai (born 1966 in Edmonton, Alberta) is a Canadian film director and screenwriter.[1] Bessai studied at OCAD University and at York University in Toronto graduating with a Master of Fine Arts Degree. He got his start directing documentary films before moving to Vancouver and directing his debut feature film Johnny in 1999.[2]
Carl Bessai | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1966 (age 57–58) |
| Occupation(s) | Film director Screenwriter Cinematographer Film producer |
| Years active | 1998–present |
Bessai was nominated for the Genie Award for Best Director at the 29th Genie Awards for his 2007 film Normal, which was also a nominee for Best Motion Picture.[3]
He is a member of the Directors Guild of Canada, the Writers Guild of Canada, and the Canadian Film and Television Producers Association.
Selected filmography
edit- Johnny (1999)
- Lola (2001)
- Emile (2003)
- Severed: Forest of the Dead (2005)
- Unnatural & Accidental (2006)
- Normal (2007)
- Mothers & Daughters (2008)
- Cole (2009)
- Repeaters (2010)
- Fathers & Sons (2010)
- Sisters & Brothers (2011)
- No Clue (2013)
- Rehearsal (2015)
- The Lears (2017)
- In Her City (2020)
- Evelyne (2021)
References
edit- ^ "Carl Bessai - Northern Stars". Archived from the original on 2010-11-27.
- ^ Dan Brown, "King of the squeegee kids". National Post, April 28, 2000.
- ^ "Victoria-shot film up for Genies; Normal, directed by Carl Bessai, depicts fallout from accident". Victoria Times-Colonist, February 11, 2009.
External links
edit- Carl Bessai at IMDb