Robert Cannan is a multifaceted creative professional with a remarkable range of skills, equally proficient in crafting captivating documentaries and engaging fiction films.
As he began his career, he developed his expertise as an Associate Producer under the mentorship of the renowned British documentary filmmaker Nick Broomfield, working closely with him on the critically acclaimed Sundance drama feature film Ghosts, which was released in the year 2006.
The valuable experience that Cannan accumulated prior to his directorial and producing debut served as a pivotal springboard, catapulting him into the spotlight with the release of the award-winning documentary feature, Three Miles North of Molkom, in the year 2008. This remarkable film has since made a lasting impression, its influence still palpable to this day, as evidenced by the fact that it has been optioned for a drama remake, a testament to its enduring impact on the world of cinema.
Cannan's subsequent documentary feature, titled The Lovers and the Despot, garnered a prestigious nomination for the esteemed Sundance Grand Jury Prize in the World Cinema - Documentary category, a remarkable achievement that took place in the year 2016. This notable recognition served to further solidify his reputation as a skilled and innovative filmmaker, a testament to his exceptional talent and dedication to his craft.
Cannan is actively engaged as a producer on a forthcoming cinematic endeavour, a Puritan-Western Thriller titled Fanny Lye Deliver'd, which is slated for release in 2019 and boasts an exceptional ensemble cast comprising esteemed actors such as Maxine Peake, Charles Dance, Freddie Fox, and Tanya Reynolds.
