Paolo Barzman

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Paolo Barzman
Born (1957-04-09) April 9, 1957 (age 68)
Cannes, France
Alma materUniversity of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Occupation(s)Film/television director and television writer
Years active1983–present

Paolo Barzman (born April 9, 1957) is a French-Canadian film and television director and writer.[1] He is the son of blacklisted screenwriters Ben and Norma Barzman, and grew up largely in Cannes after his parents left the United States.[2]

Career

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Directing

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His television directing credits include The Adventures of the Black Stallion, Highlander: The Series, Counterstrike, Bordertown, Relic Hunter, Queen of Swords, 15/Love, 18 to Life, Lost Girl, Haven, Wynonna Earp, the American-Canadian adaptation of Being Human and SurrealEstate, as well as a number of television films.

In 2007, he directed the feature film Emotional Arithmetic starring Susan Sarandon and Christopher Plummer.[3]

He also directed the two-part miniseries The Phantom in 2009, based on the famous longtime costumed crime-fighting comic-strip character The Phantom.[4]

Writing

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As a television writer, he wrote for the series Grand Star and the French series Aventures Caraïbes.

Awards

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Award Year Category Work Result Ref(s)
Gemini Awards 2006 Best Direction in a Children's or Youth Program or Series 15/Love: "Valley of the Dolls" Won [5]
2009 Best Direction in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series The Last Templar Nominated [6]
2011 Best Direction in a Dramatic Series Being Human: "Dog Eat Dog" Nominated
Canadian Screen Awards 2025 Best TV Movie Wynonna Earp: Vengeance
with Emily Andras, Jordy Randall, Tom Cox, Brett Burlock, Sonia Hosko, Jess Maldaner 		Won [7]

References

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  1. ^ Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors, Volume 1 By Jerry Roberts
  2. ^ Chad Sheldon, "Toll of the Holocaust adds up in 'Arithmetic'; France's Paolo Barzman directs a story of camp survivors and the importance of remembrance and the right to forget". Los Angeles Times, September 14, 2007.
  3. ^ Scott Foundas (September 24, 2007). "Emotional Arithmetic". Variety.
  4. ^ Brendan Kelly, "Never fear - Phantom's here; Hollywood epics continue to shoot elsewhere, but a superhero miniseries leads a promising list of productions setting up shop in Montreal". Montreal Gazette, May 4, 2009.
  5. ^ "Geminis handed out for best lifestyle, children's and youth awards". Canadian Press, October 18, 2006.
  6. ^ "Gemini Nominees: Craft Categories". Playback, October 12, 2009.
  7. ^ Jamie Casemore, "CSAs ‘25: Wynonna Earp: Vengeance leads scripted TV wins". Playback, May 31, 2025.
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