Robert Cannan is a multifaceted creative force, effortlessly traversing the realms of documentary and fiction as a writer, director, and producer. His impressive journey began with an early stint as an Associate Producer for the acclaimed British documentary filmmaker Nick Broomfield, working on the Sundance drama feature Ghosts, which premiered in 2006.
Cannan's directorial and producing debut, the award-winning documentary feature Three Miles North of Molkom, was released in 2008 and has since been optioned for a drama remake, further solidifying his reputation as a rising talent in the industry.
The Lovers and the Despot, Cannan's 2016 documentary feature, garnered critical acclaim and was nominated for the prestigious Sundance Grand Jury Prize in the World Cinema - Documentary category.
In addition to his work in documentary filmmaking, Cannan is also a producer on the forthcoming Puritan-Western Thriller Fanny Lye Deliver'd, a highly anticipated project starring a talented ensemble cast including Maxine Peake, Charles Dance, Freddie Fox, and Tanya Reynolds.
