Gharrett Patrick Paon is a renowned actor and producer hailing from Nova Scotia, boasting a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dalhousie University and an alumnus of the Canadian Film Centre's Producer's Lab class of 2017. In 2017, he founded Rebel Road Films, a production company specializing in providing bespoke creative producing services to prominent Canadian auteur filmmakers.
At the heart of a Rebel Road film lies identity, with each production showcasing a fresh perspective, exceptional craftsmanship, and landmark performances that spark timely conversations, drive campaigns, and inspire positive change in society. The company's inaugural feature, "Wildhood," premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and went on to receive widespread acclaim, including a Special Mention at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.
Rebel Road's projects earned a total of eight Canadian Screen Award nominations in 2022, including Best Motion Picture for "Wildhood," and took home the Best Supporting Actor Award for Joshua Odjick. The company's producing credits also include "The Mohel," which won Best Live-Action Short at Palm Springs Shortfest, as well as "I am Syd Stone," "Spirit Talker," and "Wildfire."
Gharrett's producing credits also extend to "Hell of a Summer," a film written and directed by Finn Wolfhard, which premiered in the Midnight Madness programme at TIFF '23. On the acting front, Gharrett has been nominated for three ACTRA awards and has appeared in a range of notable roles, including a recurring part in the final season of "The Sinner" (USA Network/Netflix),as well as roles in "The Killing" (AMC/Netflix),"Life Unexpected" (CW),"Haven" (Syfy),"Forgive Me" (Superchannel),"Sex & Violence" (OutTV),and the Iris-prize nominated short "I am Syd Stone."
