Paul McGuigan Biography

Fast Facts

• He won the Best Film award at the Milan International Film Festival in 2006 for "Lucky Number Slevin․"
• His film "The Acid House" has earned him awards at the Prix Italia, Fatasporto and Stockholm Film Festival in 1998 and 1999
• He was nominated for the Grand Prix des Ameriques award at the Montreal World Film Festival in 2004 for his film "Wicker Park․"
• Gangster No․ 1 earned him nominations at the Dinard British Film Festival and the European Film Festival in 2000
• Before realizing that he wanted to be a filmmaker, he seriously considered becoming a catholic priest
• Quote: "(After being advised not to become a priest) "I was basically told by the priests that I'd find it very hard to communicate with people, which seems quite ironic given what I do․""
• His films have gained a reputation for having unique visual flair and thoughtful cinematography