Carl Bessai  | |
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| Born | 1966 (age 57–58) | 
| Occupation(s) | Film director Screenwriter Cinematographer Film producer  | 
| Years active | 1998–present | 
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]
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
- 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
- ↑ "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
- Carl Bessai at IMDb
 
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