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Benoît Pilon

Canadian film director and screenwriter (born 1962)

Benoît Pilon (French pronunciation: [bənwa pilɔ̃]; born July 27, 1962) is a francophone Canadian director and screenwriter particularly noted for his innovative films and documentaries on the human condition. He is also the co-founder of "Les Films de l'autre" productions, which produces, promotes and helps the development of independent films throughout North America.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Benoît Pilon (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Jul 27, 1962.1

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Career

Occupation: director, screenwriter, film director.4

Benoît Pilon earned a B.A. in film studies at Concordia University. He went on to form Les Films de l'Autre in 1988 with Manon Briand and others, an independent production co-op dedicated to auteur-driven films. His short 2003 short, Roger Toupin, épicier variété, won a Prix Jutra for best documentary, His debut feature, The Necessities of Life, which was written in collaboration with Bernard Émond, was a multi-award winner – four Genies, including best director for Pilon, and three Prix Jutras, including best picture and screenplay.

From Wikipedia’s article on Benoît Pilon (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Personal life

  • BornJul 27, 1962, Montreal5
  • CitizenshipCanada6

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