Philippe Gagnon is a Montreal-based director who has made a significant impact in both French and English television and film industries. With an impressive career spanning multiple genres, he has directed a total of twenty-four television features in English, including critically acclaimed and award-winning projects such as The Good Sister, Amber Alert, and First Response.
In the English-speaking market, Philippe has demonstrated his versatility by directing a range of projects, from television features to theatrical films. His notable works in English include The Good Sister, which received multiple nominations and awards, Amber Alert, which earned a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Direction, and First Response, which was also nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best TV Movie.
In addition to his work in English, Philippe has also made a mark in the French-speaking market. He has directed three theatrical features in French, including Premier Juillet, Dans une Galaxie Près de chez vous 2, and Le Poil de la bête. Furthermore, he has directed several television shows and episodes for popular French-language networks such as Campus, Jérémie V, Chambre 13, Yamaska, and Nos Étés.
As a skilled editor, Philippe has worked on a variety of feature films, including Robert Lepage's Far Side of the Moon, Yan England's 1:54, and his own Premier Juillet. He has also edited several short films, including the Academy Award-nominated short film Henry.
Philippe's latest directorial credits include Swept up by Christmas for Hallmark Movies and Mysteries Channel and the horror movies Terror Train 1 & 2 for Tubi and Crave.
