Brian Robertson (filmmaker)

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Brian Robertson
Born
Toronto, Canada
Nationality Canadian
Occupation(s)Producer, director

Brian Robertson is a Canadian film and television producer and director based in Toronto, Ontario. [1] He is most noted as producer of the 2024 film Darkest Miriam , which was a Canadian Screen Award nominee for Best Picture at the 13th Canadian Screen Awards in 2025. [2]

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Between 2020 and 2022, he produced the documentary series Cursed Films for Shudder. [3] The series delves into the myths and legends surrounding iconic horror films. The series premiered at South by Southwest (SXSW) [4] and has been well-received for its deep and insightful exploration of film history. [5]

Although principally a producer, he was also co-director with Pavan Moondi of the 2015 film Diamond Tongues . [6]

He is the founder and head of the Toronto film production company Low End.

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References

  1. Barry Hertz, "A New Hope: Meet the bold, brash millennial filmmakers who are here to change the game - if the game will let them". The Globe and Mail , September 10, 2016.
  2. Megan LaPierre, "'Law & Order Toronto' Leads 2025 Canadian Screen Awards Nominations". Exclaim! , March 26, 2025.
  3. Jason, Burke (20 April 2022). "Interview With Jay Cheel And Brian Robertson, Creators Of 'Cursed Films'". Pophorror.com. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  4. Llewellyn Reed, Christopher (2 April 2020). "Interview with "Cursed Films" Showrunner Jay Cheel". FFT. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  5. Vaughn, Mike (12 April 2022). "'Cursed Films II' Episodes 1-2 Review: An Impressive And Engaging Exploration Of 'the Wizard Of Oz' & 'Rosemary's Baby'". Geek Vibes Nation. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  6. Erik Luers, "Pavan Moondi and Brian Robertson on Diamond Tongues, Working with Tim Heidecker and Shooting Quickly in Toronto". Filmmaker , February 19, 2016.