Carl Bessai

Carl Bessai
Born1966 (age 57–58)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Occupation(s)Film director
Screenwriter
Cinematographer
Film producer
Years active1998–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.

  1. ^ "Carl Bessai - Northern Stars". Archived from the original on 2010-11-27.
  2. ^ Dan Brown, "King of the squeegee kids". National Post, April 28, 2000.
  3. ^ "Victoria-shot film up for Genies; Normal, directed by Carl Bessai, depicts fallout from accident". Victoria Times-Colonist, February 11, 2009.