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Lynne Stopkewich

Birth Name:
Lynne Stopkewich
Birth Place:
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Profession
Director, Production designer, Producer, Writer, Editor, Art director, Art department
  • Earned his bachelor's degree in film from Concordia University and a master's degree in film from the University of British Columbia
  • Got her start as a production designer while she was still in graduate school, working John Pozer's "The Grocer's Wife․"
  • Quote: "The funny thing about being a director is that everyone wants you to have all the answers all of the time ․․․ I always have an idea of what I want but like to remain open to other ideas when they come up․ Then I go with my gut․"
  • Best known as the director of "Kissed," "Suspicious River" and "Lilith on Top․"
  • 1993Genie - Best Achievement in Art Direction/Production Design:Nominated
  • 1996Best Canadian Feature Film - Special Jury CitationWinner
  • 1996Best New Western Canadian DirectorWinner
  • 1997SACD Prize - Directors' Fortnight:Nominated
  • 1997Golden CameraNominated
  • 1997Genie - Best Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 1997Genie - Best Achievement in Direction:Nominated
  • 1997Genie - Best Screenplay:Nominated
  • 1997Best FilmNominated
  • 1998Best FilmWinner
  • 1998Best DirectorWinner
  • 1998OFTA Film Award - Best Canadian Film:Nominated
  • 2000Cinema of the Present - Lion of the YearNominated
  • 2001Grand PrixNominated
  • 2001Leo - Best Director of Feature Length Drama:Nominated
  • 2001Leo - Best Screenwriter of Feature Length Drama:Nominated
  • 2004Leo - Best Feature Length Drama:Nominated
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