Guy Maddin

Guy Maddin CM OM is a Canadian screenwriter director author cinematographer and film editor of both features and short films as well as an installation artist from Winnipeg Manitoba His most distinctive quality is his penchant for recreating the look and style of silent or early sound era films which has solidified his popularity and acclaim in alternative film circles Since completing his first film in 1985 Maddin has become one of Canadas most wellknown and celebrated filmmakers Maddin has directed eleven feature films and numerous short films in addition to publishing three books and creating a host of installation art projects A number of Maddins recent films began as or developed from installation art projects and his books also relate to his film work Maddin has been the subject of much critical praise and academic attention including two books of interviews with Maddin and two booklength academic studies of his work Maddin was appointed to the Order of Canada the countrys highest civilian honour in 2012