Sudz Sutherland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
David Sutherland
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Sutherland at an event for the Canadian Film Centre in 2015
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Film director and screenwriter |
| Known for | Doomstown ... and Eating the Bones Guns |
David "Sudz" Sutherland is a talented Canadian film director and screenwriter. He is known for creating many movies and TV shows. Some of his famous films include Doomstown, ... and Eating the Bones, and Home Again.
Sudz Sutherland has also directed episodes for popular TV series. These include Degrassi: The Next Generation, Murdoch Mysteries, Batwoman, and Superman & Lois. He works with his wife, Jennifer Holness, who is also a screenwriter and producer. Together, they run a company called Hungry Eyes Film & Television.
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Sudz Sutherland's Early Career
Sudz Sutherland started his career by making short films. These early projects helped him learn and grow as a filmmaker. He often wrote and directed his own stories.
First Films and Recognition
In 1998, he directed I'm a Big Girl and Win/Loss/Tie. The next year, he made My Father's Hands. This short film won an award at the Acapulco Black Film Festival in 2000. It was a great start to his career.
Major Film Projects
Sudz Sutherland has directed several important feature films. These movies often explore interesting stories and characters.
... and Eating the Bones (2003)
This film was a big success for Sudz Sutherland. He directed and wrote it. The movie won several awards, including the Best Canadian First Feature Film Award at the Toronto International Film Festival. It also won multiple awards at the American Black Film Festival and the Los Angeles Pan African Film Festival.
Doomstown (2006)
Doomstown is another notable film directed by Sutherland. He also wrote the screenplay for this movie. His work on Doomstown earned him a Gemini Award for Best Direction in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series.
Home Again (2012)
This film tells an important story and was well-received. Sudz Sutherland directed and wrote Home Again. It was nominated for the Phillip Borsos Award for Best Canadian Film at the Whistler Film Festival. The movie also won the Audience Award at the Los Angeles Pan African Film Festival.
Television Work
Sudz Sutherland has directed many episodes for various television series. His work spans different genres, from teen dramas to mystery shows and superhero series.
Directing Popular TV Shows
He directed episodes for Degrassi: The Next Generation, a popular show about teenagers. He also worked on Murdoch Mysteries, a historical detective series. His skills have been used on superhero shows like Batwoman, Supergirl, The Flash, and Superman & Lois.
Mini-Series and Special Projects
Sudz Sutherland directed the miniseries Guns in 2008. This project earned him a Gemini Award for Best Direction. He also directed The Phantoms, a TV movie that won an International Emmy Award for Kids: TV Movie/Mini-Series.
Awards and Achievements
Sudz Sutherland has received many awards and nominations throughout his career. These awards recognize his talent in directing and writing.
- 2000: Won the Acapulco Black Film Festival's Short Film Award for My Father's Hands.
- 2003: Won the Toronto International Film Festival Best Canadian First Feature Film Award for ... and Eating the Bones.
- 2004: Won multiple awards for ... and Eating the Bones, including at the American Black Film Festival.
- 2007: Won a Gemini Award for Best Direction in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series for Doomstown.
- 2010: Won a Gemini Award for Best Direction in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series for Guns.
- 2013: Won the Los Angeles Pan African Film Festival Favourite Feature Film Audience Award for Home Again.
- 2014: Won a Canadian Screen Award for Best Direction in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series for The Phantoms.
- 2014: Won an International Emmy Award, Kids: TV Movie/Mini-Series for The Phantoms.
- 2020: Won the Boston Latino Film Festival's Audience Award for Stateless.
Sudz Sutherland continues to work on exciting new projects in film and television.
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Sutherland at an event for the Canadian Film Centre in 2015
