Murray Ord Biography

Fast Facts

• Along with others involved with the television movie "Chasing Freedom," was nominated for a Directors Guild of Canada Award for Outstanding Team Achievement in a Television Movie or Mini-Series
• As a partner in the Alberta Film Entertainment production company, he co-produced such films as "Brokeback Mountain" and "The Assassination of Jesse james by the Coward Robert Ford․"
• Served as the President of the Alberta Film Commission from 1996 to 2001
• Joined the Association of Canadian Television & Radio Artists
• Became a member of the Director's Guild of Canada
• Became a member of the Alberta Motion Picture Association
• Served on the Board of Directors of the Calgary International Film Festival