Kevin Eastwood is a multi-talented individual who has made a significant impact in the world of film and television. As a director, writer, and producer, he has worked on a wide range of projects, including drama and non-fiction productions.
Eastwood's work as a director has been recognized with numerous awards and nominations. He has been nominated for six Canadian Screen Awards by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television, ten Yorkton Golden Sheaf Awards, and eight Leo Awards. He has won two Yorkton Golden Sheaf Awards and four Leo Awards for his direction.
As a producer, Eastwood has won a Gemini Award from the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television, the Allan King Award from the Directors Guild of Canada, and two Yorkton Golden Sheaf Awards. He has also won the top prize at the Hot Docs Documentary Film Festival and has been nominated for five other awards.
Eastwood's documentary credits as a director include British Columbia: An Untold History, Humboldt: The New Season, After the Sirens, and The Death Debate. He is perhaps best known for being the series director and co-executive producer of Emergency Room: Life + Death at VGH, a critically-acclaimed documentary series that scored record-breaking ratings for Knowledge Network.
Other recent non-fiction credits include producing the feature documentaries Haida Modern, Haida Gwaii: On the Edge of the World, Oil Sands Karaoke, Do You Really Want to Know?, and Eco-Pirate: The Story of Paul Watson. He has also produced the feature films Preggoland, Fido, and The Delicate Art of Parking.
Eastwood's dramatic production credits include being the co-producer and second unit director for the acclaimed CBC drama series The Romeo Section, being the supervising producer for the Gemini Award-winning CTV movie Elijah, and producing the feature films Preggoland, Fido, and The Delicate Art of Parking.
In addition to his work in film and television, Eastwood has also directed music videos, including the video for Post-War Blues by Dan Mangan. He has also directed a documentary series for Animal Planet and has worked on multiple documentary projects for the BC Civil Liberties Association.
Overall, Kevin Eastwood is a highly accomplished and versatile filmmaker who has made significant contributions to the world of film and television.
