Charlie Tyrell

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Charlie Tyrell
Born1988 (1988)
OccupationFilm director
Notable work My Dead Dad's Porno Tapes

Charlie Tyrell (born 1988) is a Canadian film director. [1] He is most noted for his short documentary film My Dead Dad's Porno Tapes , which won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Short Documentary at the 7th Canadian Screen Awards. [2]

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Early life and education

Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, Tyrell studied film at Ryerson University. [1]

Career

In addition to My Dead Dad's Porno Tapes, he directed the films I Thought I Told You to Shut Up!! , [3] Go to Hell, and Broken Orchestra.

He has also directed music videos for Harrison, The Precious Lo's, Keita Juma and McCallaman.

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References

  1. 1 2 "A portrait of a lost parent". Hamilton Spectator , January 24, 2019.
  2. "Les Québécois remportent plus de la moitié des trophées à l'avant-gala des prix Écrans canadiens". Ici Radio-Canada, March 31, 2019.
  3. "I Thought I Told You To Shut Up!! by Charlie Tyrell". Short of the Week. October 14, 2015.