Alain Dostie

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Alain Dostie (born September 12, 1943) is a Canadian cinematographer, film director and screenwriter. His work includes Silk , The Red Violin and The Confessional . He was nominated for a Genie Award for Best Achievement in Cinematography for his work in Silk.

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