Carl Bessai

Director, Producer, Writer, Actor, Editor

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Carl Bessai (born 1966 in Edmonton, Alberta) is a Canadian film director and screenwriter. Bessai studied at OCAD University and at York University in Toronto graduating with a Master of Fine Arts Degree. He got his start directing documentary films before moving to Vancouver and directing his debut feature film Johnny in 1999. Bessai has made a career working on low-budget independent features but has worked with A-List actors Ian McKellen and Deborah Kara Unger on his film Emile and Carrie-Anne Moss on his film Normal. He was nominated for the Genie Award for Best Achievement in Direction for the latter film. Bessai is a member of the Director’s Guild of Canada, the Writer’s Guild of Canada, and the Canadian Film and Television Producer's Association.

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Movies & Shows on Plex

  • They Wait
    They Wait2007
  • Embrace of the Vampire
    Embrace of the Vampire2013
  • Severed
    Severed2005
  • No Clue
    No Clue2014
  • Normal
    Normal2007
  • Emile
    Emile2003
  • Mr. Miracle
    Mr. Miracle2014
  • Lola
    Lola2001
  • Johnny
    Johnny1999
  • Bad City
    Bad City2014
  • Rehearsal
    Rehearsal2015
  • Fathers & Sons
    Fathers & Sons2010
  • Kreuzberg
    Kreuzberg2017
  • Influence
    Influence
  • In Her City
    In Her City
  • Evelyne
    Evelyne2021

Known For

  • Repeaters
    Repeaters2010
  • Embrace of the Vampire
    Embrace of the Vampire2013
  • Severed
    Severed2005
  • They Wait
    They Wait2007
  • No Clue
    No Clue2014
  • Normal
    Normal2007
  • Emile
    Emile2003
  • Mr. Miracle
    Mr. Miracle2014
  • Sisters & Brothers
    Sisters & Brothers2011
  • Cole
    Cole2009
  • Unnatural & Accidental
    Unnatural & Accidental2006
  • Gloves of Stone
    Gloves of Stone2009
  • Lola
    Lola2001
  • Johnny
    Johnny1999
  • Hiccups
    Hiccups2 seasons
  • The Lears
    The Lears2017
  • Ungodly Acts
    Ungodly Acts2015
  • Mothers & Daughters
    Mothers & Daughters2008
  • Bad City
    Bad City2014
  • Rehearsal
    Rehearsal2015

Filmography

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2024
2021
EvelyneOn Plex
2020
2017
KreuzbergOn Plex
2015
RehearsalOn Plex
2014
Bad CityOn Plex
2013
No Clue · as Co-ProducerOn Plex
2011
2010
2010
2009
2008
2007
NormalOn Plex
2006
2003
Emile · as Executive ProducerOn Plex
2001
Lola · as Co-ProducerOn Plex
1999
JohnnyOn Plex

2025
2024
2022
2021
EvelyneOn Plex
2017
KreuzbergOn Plex
2017
2015
RehearsalOn Plex
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
They Wait · as ScreenplayOn Plex
2003
EmileOn Plex
1999
JohnnyOn Plex

2025
Field Sketches · as Second Bodyguard
2021
Evelyne · as GaryOn Plex
2020
In Her City · as Director JackOn Plex
2008
Mothers & Daughters · as Documentary Filmmaker
2001
Lola · as Tow Yard AttendantOn Plex

2024
2021
EvelyneOn Plex

2025
Field Sketches · as Cinematographer
2024
WAR TIMES · as Production Supervisor
2024
Lichtenberg · as Cinematographer
2021
Evelyne · as CinematographerOn Plex
2020
In Her City · as CinematographerOn Plex
2014
Bad City · as Director Of PhotographyOn Plex
2011
Sisters & Brothers · as Director Of Photography
2010
Fathers & Sons · as CinematographerOn Plex
2010
Repeaters · as Director Of Photography
2009
Cole · as Cinematographer
2008
Mothers & Daughters · as Cinematographer
2008
Mothers & Daughters · as Creator
2008
A Charman Event · as Cinematographer
2007
Normal · as Director Of PhotographyOn Plex
2006
Unnatural & Accidental · as Cinematographer
2005
Severed · as AuthorOn Plex
2005
Floored by Love · as Director Of Photography
2003
Emile · as Director Of PhotographyOn Plex
2001
Lola · as Written ByOn Plex
1996
Life and Times · as Cinematographer