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Michael McGowan
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McGowan at the 2013 Miami International Film Festival
Born (1966-04-14) April 14, 1966 (age 59)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupation Film director, film producer, screenwriter, film composer
Years active 1998–present
Notable work
Saint Ralph
One Week
Score: A Hockey Musical
Still Mine
Awards Directors Guild of Canada DGC Craft Award
2005 Saint Ralph

London Canadian Film Festival Audience Award
2005 Saint Ralph
Paris Film Festival Grand Prix
2005 Saint Ralph

Writers Guild of Canada WGC Award
2005 Saint Ralph

Michael McGowan (born April 14, 1966) is a talented Canadian filmmaker. He is well-known for writing and directing several popular movies. Some of his most famous films include Saint Ralph, One Week, Score: A Hockey Musical, and Still Mine.

Early Life and Education

Michael McGowan was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He later went to the University of North Carolina. There, he earned a degree in English.

His Journey in Film

After finishing university, Michael McGowan returned to Toronto. He started his career as a journalist. He wrote for different publications like Quill & Quire and The Globe and Mail.

Later, he moved into the TV industry. He helped create a children's TV show called Henry's World. This show used stop-motion animation.

In 2004, he wrote and directed his first big movie, Saint Ralph. This film was a big success! Michael McGowan won important awards for it. He received the Outstanding Achievement in Direction award from the Directors Guild of Canada. He also won the Best Feature Film award from the Writers Guild of Canada.

Another one of his films, Score: A Hockey Musical, was chosen for a special honor. It opened the Toronto International Film Festival in 2010. This is a very important film festival in Canada.

Movies He Directed

Here are some of the movies Michael McGowan has directed:

  • My Dog Vincent (1998)
  • Saint Ralph (2004)
  • Left Coast (2008, TV movie)
  • One Week (2008)
  • Vacation with Derek (2010, TV movie)
  • Score: A Hockey Musical (2010)
  • Still Mine (2012)
  • All My Puny Sorrows (2021)

TV Shows He Worked On

Michael McGowan has also worked on television shows:

  • The Unprofessionals (2001)
  • Between (2015, TV series)

See also

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