B: January 27, 1938 in Toronto, Ontario
D: November 5, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario
Don Shebib studied sociology at the University of Toronto and film at UCLA where he directed his first short film. He returned to Canada in 1963 where he made a number of documentaries for the CBC and the National Film Board. Usually thought of for his debut feature, Goin’ Down the Road, which he co-wrote with William Fruet, the film was produced for $87,000 and won Canadian Film Awards for Best Feature and Best Screenplay. Don Shebib was given a Lifetime Achievement Award in October of 2017 by the Directors Guild of Canada.
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Features & TV Movies: The Duel (1962) Goin’ Down The Road (1970) Heartaches (1981) The Little Kidnappers (TV-1990) Bart Fargo (2006) Down the Road Again (2011) Nightalk (2022) TV Series – at least 1 episode of: E.H.G. (1990-1991) Caitlin`s Way (2000) |
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