© Copyright Harutyunyan 2024

sunfilm-logo
Home/Peter Pearson
Peter Pearson‌

Gender

Not set / not specified

Birthday

calendar

Popularity

star0.3

Peter Pearson

Peter Pearson

Gender

Not set / not specified

Birthday

calendar

Popularity

star0.3

Biography

Peter Pearson's impactful career shaped English-Canadian film. Directing acclaimed movies like "The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar" and "Paperback Hero," he garnered multiple Canadian Film Awards, influencing Canadian storytelling. Leading Telefilm Canada, he advocated for industry advancement and Canadian content. Transitioning from journalism to TV, Pearson excelled at CBC before making impactful films at the National Film Board. His dramas at For the Record sparked discussions and legal disputes, yet his teaching and leadership at the Broadcast Program Development Fund generated economic growth and Canadian programming. A skilled scriptwriter, Pearson co-wrote notable works like "Snowbird" with Margaret Atwood, earning numerous Canadian Film Awards and Gemini nominations, cementing his legacy in Canadian cinema.

Movie Credits

Straight for the Heart

Straight for the Heart‌
star4.4
calendar 1988

Tv Credits