Christian Sparkes, a renowned and acclaimed writer and director, hails from the picturesque province of Newfoundland, Canada. Throughout his illustrious career, he has demonstrated his exceptional directing skills by helming numerous television episodes, with his films garnering recognition and acclaim at the world's most prestigious film festivals, including the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF),Fantastic Fest, and the Busan International Film Festival.
Christian's impressive credentials also include being an alumnus of the esteemed Canadian Film Centre in Toronto, a prestigious institution that has nurtured the careers of many notable filmmakers. His debut feature film, Cast No Shadow, received widespread recognition and acclaim, earning four nominations at the Canadian Screen Awards, including Best Picture.
Sparkes' sophomore feature film Hammer,, premiered in 2020 and received widespread critical acclaim from esteemed publications such as Roger Ebert and The Hollywood Reporter. His forthcoming feature films, Sweetland and The King Tide, are set to be released in 2023, with the latter being selected for the prestigious Platform Program at TIFF, further solidifying Sparkes' reputation as a talented and innovative filmmaker.
