Benoît Pilon (born July 27, 1962) is a francophone Canadian director
and screenwriter particularly noted for his innovative films and
documentaries on the human condition. He is also the co-founder of
"Les Films de l'autre" productions, which produces, promotes and helps
the development of independent films throughout North America.Benoît
Pilon earned a B.A. in film studies at Concordia University. He went
on to form Les Films de l'Autre in 1988 with Manon Briand and others,
an independent production co-op dedicated to auteur-driven films. His
short 2003 short, Roger Toupin, épicier variété, won a Prix Jutra
for best documentary, His debut feature, The Necessities of Life,
which was written in collaboration with Bernard Émond, was a
multi-award winner â€" four Genies, including best director for Pilon,
and three Prix Jutras, including best picture and screenplay.
and screenwriter particularly noted for his innovative films and
documentaries on the human condition. He is also the co-founder of
"Les Films de l'autre" productions, which produces, promotes and helps
the development of independent films throughout North America.Benoît
Pilon earned a B.A. in film studies at Concordia University. He went
on to form Les Films de l'Autre in 1988 with Manon Briand and others,
an independent production co-op dedicated to auteur-driven films. His
short 2003 short, Roger Toupin, épicier variété, won a Prix Jutra
for best documentary, His debut feature, The Necessities of Life,
which was written in collaboration with Bernard Émond, was a
multi-award winner â€" four Genies, including best director for Pilon,
and three Prix Jutras, including best picture and screenplay.
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