Paul Pope

Producer, Actor, Director

November 7, 1958 — April 14, 2022 (63 years)
Paul Pope was a seminal figure for Newfoundland filmmaking. Co-founding the Newfoundland Independent Filmmakers Co-operative (NIFCO) in 1975, Pope produced and directed hundreds of projects for film and television in the province over the course of nearly 50 years.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Departure
    Departure3 seasons
  • Hunting Pignut
    Hunting Pignut2016
  • Heyday!
    Heyday!2006

Known For

  • The Shipping News
    The Shipping News2001
  • Screamers: The Hunting
    Screamers: The Hunting2009
  • Hudson & Rex
    Hudson & Rex8 seasons
  • Behind the Wall
    Behind the Wall2007
  • Life With Derek
    Life With Derek4 seasons
  • Diverted
    Diverted2009
  • Rare Birds
    Rare Birds2001
  • An Audience of Chairs
    An Audience of Chairs2018
  • A Christmas Fury
    A Christmas Fury2017
  • Misery Harbour
    Misery Harbour1999
  • Hunting Pignut
    Hunting Pignut2016
  • Above and Beyond
    Above and Beyond2 episodes
  • The One That Got Away
    The One That Got Away2008
  • Welcome to Canada
    Welcome to Canada1989

Filmography

2014
Cast No Shadow · as Judge
1992
Secret Nation · as Aide To Premier

2018
An Audience of Chairs · as First Assistant Director
2016
Hunting Pignut · as First Assistant DirectorOn Plex
2014
How to Be Deadly · as First Assistant Director
2012
Beat Down · as First Assistant Director
2004
Quest for the Sea · as Newfoundland Co-Producer
2003
The Bread Maker · as First Assistant Director
2001
The Shipping News · as Second Unit First Assistant Director
2001
Congratulations · as Assistant Director
1999
Misery Harbour · as First Assistant Director
1994
Anchor Zone · as First Assistant Director
1992
Secret Nation · as Assistant Director
1989
Pelts: Politics of the Fur Trade · as Production Assistant