Carl Bessai

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Director (32 credits)

6.15AM to 6.15PM (filming)

2021 Evelyne

2020 In Her City

2019 Ashbridge (TV Mini Series)

2017 Kreuzberg

2017 The Lears

2016-2017 Blood and Water (TV Series) (4 episodes)

- Episode #1.15 (2017)

- Episode #1.14 (2016)

- Episode #1.11 (2016)

- Episode #1.10 (2016)

2015/I Rehearsal

2015 Ungodly Acts (TV Movie)

2014 Mr. Miracle (TV Movie)

2014 Bad City

2013 No Clue

2013 Embrace of the Vampire (Video)

2013 Health Nutz (TV Series) (1 episode)

- Last Chance (2013)

2011 Sisters & Brothers

2010-2011 Hiccups (TV Series) (3 episodes)

- Novel Idea (2011)

- Gym Dandy (2011)

- Hippy Anniversary (2010)

2010 Fathers & Sons

2010 Repeaters

2009 Cole

2008 A Charman Event (Short)

2008 Mothers & Daughters

2007 Normal

2006 Unnatural & Accidental

2005 Severed

2003 Emile

2002 Indie Truth: An Inquiry Into the Documentary (TV Movie documentary)

2001 Bang! (segment "Bang!")

2001 Lola

1998-1999 A Scattering of Seeds (TV Series documentary) (2 episodes)

- Brothers from Vietnam (1999)

- The Impossible Home: Robert Kroetsch and his German Roots (1998)

1999 Life and Times (TV Series documentary) (1 episode)

- Out of Orbit: The Life and Times of Marshall McLuhan (1999)

1999 Johnny

1998 Brothers from Vietnam (Documentary)

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Producer (20 credits)

2021 Evelyne (producer)

2020 In Her City (producer)

2019 Ashbridge (TV Mini Series) (producer)

2017 Kreuzberg (producer)

2015/I Rehearsal (producer)

2014 Bad City (producer)

2013 No Clue (co-producer)

2011 Sisters & Brothers (producer)

2010 Fathers & Sons (producer)

2010 Repeaters (producer)

2009 Cole (producer)

2008 Mothers & Daughters (producer)

2007 Normal (producer)

2006 Unnatural & Accidental (producer)

2004 Lucky Stars (executive producer)

2004/I Reflection (Short) (executive producer)

2003 Emile (executive producer) / (producer)

2001 Lola (co-producer)

1999 Johnny (producer)

1998 Brothers from Vietnam (Documentary) (producer)

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Writer (17 credits)

2021 Evelyne

2019 Ashbridge (TV Mini Series) (writer)

2017 Kreuzberg

2017 The Lears

2015/I Rehearsal (writer)

2011 Sisters & Brothers (a collective creation by)

2010 Fathers & Sons (written by)

2009 Gloves of Stone (written by)

2008 A Charman Event (Short) (writer)

2008 Mothers & Daughters (creator)

2007 They Wait (screenplay)

2005 Severed (screenplay)

2003 Emile (written by)

2002 Indie Truth: An Inquiry Into the Documentary (TV Movie documentary) (written by)

2001 Lola (written by)

1999 Johnny (writer)

1998 Brothers from Vietnam (Documentary) (writer)

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Cinematographer (21 credits)

2021 Evelyne

2020 In Her City

2019 Ashbridge (TV Mini Series)

2014 Bad City

2011 Sisters & Brothers (director of photography)

2010 Fathers & Sons

2010 Repeaters

2010 The Closer You Get to Canada (Short) (director of photography)

2009 Cole

2008 A Charman Event (Short)

2008 Valentines (Short) (director of photography)

2008 Mothers & Daughters

2007 Normal (director of photography)

2006 Unnatural & Accidental

2005 Floored by Love (TV Movie) (director of photography)

2004 Rugged Rich and the Ona Ona (Short) (director of photography)

2003 Emile (director of photography)

2002 Indie Truth: An Inquiry Into the Documentary (TV Movie documentary)

2000 Lucky Breaks (TV Series documentary)

1999 Staring at a Fearful Ocean (Short) (director of photography)

1999 Life and Times (TV Series documentary) (1 episode)

- Out of Orbit: The Life and Times of Marshall McLuhan (1999)

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Camera and Electrical Department (11 credits)

2011 Sisters & Brothers (camera operator: "c" camera)

2010 The Closer You Get to Canada (Short) (camera operator: "a" camera)

2008 Valentines (Short) (camera operator)

2008 Mothers & Daughters (camera operator)

2007 Normal (aerial cinematographer: second unit)

2005 Severed (second camera operator)

2004 Rugged Rich and the Ona Ona (Short) (camera operator)

2004 Light Rapid Transit (Short) (gaffer)

1995 Jungleground (additional first assistant camera)

1994 Trial by Jury (camera trainee)

1993 Avonlea (TV Series) (camera trainee - 3 episodes)

- The Dinner (1993) ... (camera trainee)

- Moving On (1993) ... (camera trainee)

- Boys Will Be Boys (1993) ... (camera trainee)

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Actor (4 credits)

2021 Evelyne
Gary

2020 In Her City
Director Jack

2008 Mothers & Daughters
Documentary Filmmaker

2001 Lola
Tow Yard Attendant

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Editor (1 credit)

1998 Brothers from Vietnam (Documentary)

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Additional Crew (1 credit)

2006 The Orchid and the Rose (Short) (consultant to director)

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Thanks (5 credits)

2013 That Burning Feeling (special thanks)

2012 Becoming Redwood (the producers wish to thank: for their assistance in the making of this film)

2008 That One Night (big special thanks)

2004/I Reflection (Short) (thank you)

2004 Light Rapid Transit (Short) (special thanks)

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Self (5 credits)

2011 The 13th Annual Leo Awards (TV Special)
Self - Nominee: Producer - Best Feature Length Drama - x2, Nominee: Best Cinematography in a Feature Length Drama, Nominee: Best Direction in a Music, Comedy, or Variety Program, Nominee: Best Direction in a Feature Length Drama

2011 The Nine Steps of Repeaters (Short)
Self

2009 Vancouver Vagabond (Documentary)
Self (Vancouver Filmmaker)

2008 The 10th Annual Leo Awards (TV Special)
Self - Winner: Best Direction in a Feature Length Drama

1998-1999 A Scattering of Seeds (TV Series documentary)
Narrator

- Brothers from Vietnam (1999) ... Narrator (voice)

- The Impossible Home: Robert Kroetsch and his German Roots (1998) ... Narrator (voice)

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