Peter Wellington is a renowned Canadian film and television director, whose illustrious career spans over two decades. His journey began in 1994 with the writing of the short film Scratch Ticket, followed by the co-writing of the film, 'The Boys Club', alongside Doug Stone, which premiered in 1996 and garnered five Genie Awards, including the prestigious Best Original Screenplay award.
In 1996, Peter's feature film, 'Joe's So Mean to Josephine', which he wrote and directed, earned him the coveted Claude Jutra Award for direction at the 1996 Gemini Awards. His subsequent feature, 'Luck', won the Best Narrative Feature Prize at the 2004 South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas, and further solidified his reputation as a talented filmmaker. Notably, Peter was responsible for both writing and directing his feature films.
In 2012, Peter released his latest film, 'Cottage Country', which starred Malin Akerman, Tyler Labine, and Lucy Punch. Throughout his career, Peter has demonstrated his versatility as a director, with credits in both film and television.
In television, Peter's most notable achievement is his work on the critically acclaimed series, 'Slings & Arrows', for which he directed all three seasons, earning him two Directors Guild of Canada Awards and a Gemini Award for Best Direction. Additionally, he directed pilots for 'Above Asking' and '18-To-Life', and his episodic directing credits include 'Being Erica', 'The Firm', 'The L.A. Complex', 'Saving Hope', and 'Rookie Blue', solidifying his position as a respected and accomplished director in the industry.
