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'''Rob Heydon''' (born August 19, 1970) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] [[film producer]] and [[Film director|director]] of [[television series]], [[feature film]]s and [[Documentary film|documentaries]].
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'''Rob “Italian puppet” Heydon''' is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] [[film producer]] and [[Film director|director]] of [[television series]], [[feature film]]s and [[Documentary film|documentaries]].


Heydon was born in [[Toronto]], Ontario, Canada. He first worked at the [[Norman Jewison]] [[Canadian Film Centre]] for Advanced Film Studies as a PM and producer.
Heydon was born in [[Toronto]], Ontario, Canada. He first worked at the [[Norman Jewison]] [[Canadian Film Centre]] for Advanced Film Studies as a PM and producer.


Rob Heydon is a partner with VFX and animation company Lazarus Effects Inc.
Rob Heydon is a partner with VFX and animation company Lazarus Effects Inc.


Heydon produced and directed [[Isabelle]], a low budget horror film<ref>{{Cite web|title='Isabelle': Film Review {{!}} Busan 2018|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/isabelle-film-review-busan-2018-1151820|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en|access-date=2020-05-14}}</ref> for [[Lakeshore Entertainment]] starring [[Adam Brody]] and [[Amanda Crew]] written by writer Donald Martin with producer [[Sid Ganis]] and [[Joni Sighvatsson]] and released in 2019. As of May 14, 2020, Isabelle has an 8% "fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.<ref>{{Citation|title=Isabelle (2019)|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/isabelle_2019|language=en|access-date=2020-05-14}}</ref>
Heydon produced and directed ''[[Isabelle (film)|Isabelle]]'', a low budget horror film<ref>{{Cite web|title='Isabelle': Film Review {{!}} Busan 2018|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/isabelle-film-review-busan-2018-1151820|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=12 October 2018 |language=en|access-date=2020-05-14}}</ref> for [[Lakeshore Entertainment]] starring [[Adam Brody]] and [[Amanda Crew]] written by writer Donald Martin with producer [[Sid Ganis]] and [[Joni Sighvatsson]] and released in 2019.


In 2018, Heydon executive produced ''[[O.G. (film)|O.G.]]'' the feature film with [[Jeffrey Wright]]. The film premiered at the [[Tribeca Film Festival]]. HBO acquired the film.
In 2018, Heydon executive produced ''[[O.G. (film)|O.G.]]'' the feature film with [[Jeffrey Wright]]. The film premiered at the [[Tribeca Film Festival]]. HBO acquired the film.
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In 2014 Heydon was Executive Producer of the $26m television series, [[The Pinkertons]], which ran for one season straight to syndication in the US.
In 2014 Heydon was Executive Producer of the $26m television series, [[The Pinkertons]], which ran for one season straight to syndication in the US.


In 2011, Heydon produced and directed ''[[Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy]]'', based on the #1 bestselling novel by [[Irvine Welsh]]. Which was #1 film the week it was released on iTunes.
In 2011, Heydon produced and directed ''[[Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy]]'', based on the #1 bestselling novel by [[Irvine Welsh]]. Which was #1 film the week it was released on iTunes.


In 2003, Heydon co-produced ''[[Go Further]]'', starring [[Woody Harrelson]] (Audience Award runner up prize at [[Toronto International Film Festival]]){{Citation needed|date=May 2020|reason=no records found via google}}.
In 2003, Heydon co-produced ''[[Go Further]]'', starring [[Woody Harrelson]] (Audience Award runner up prize at [[Toronto International Film Festival]]){{Citation needed|date=May 2020|reason=no records found via google}}.


He won a 2000 [[Juno Award]] for Best [[Music Video]] for [[Edwin (musician)|Edwin]]'s "Alive", which also won People's Choice Award at [[Much Music]] Video Awards.
He won a 2000 [[Juno Award]] for Best [[Music Video]] for [[Edwin (musician)|Edwin]]'s "Alive", which also won People's Choice Award at [[Much Music]] Video Awards.
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==Selected filmography==
==Selected filmography==


===Television Series===
===Television series===
*2019 Last Rituals, Producer.
*2019 Last Rituals, Producer.
*2015 ''[[The Pinkertons]]'', Producer.
*2015 ''[[The Pinkertons]]'', Producer.


===Feature films===
===Feature films===
*2019 ''[[Isabelle]]'', Director, Producer.
*2019 ''[[Isabelle (film)|Isabelle]]'', Director, Producer.
*2018 ''[[O.G. (film)|O.G.]]'', Executive Producer.
*2018 ''[[O.G. (film)|O.G.]]'', Executive Producer.
*2017 ''[[The Crescent (film)|The Crescent]]'', Executive Producer.
*2017 ''[[The Crescent (film)|The Crescent]]'', Executive Producer.
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[[Category:Canadian documentary filmmakers]]
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Latest revision as of 16:54, 16 July 2024

Robert Heydon
Born
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupationfilmmaker

Rob “Italian puppet” Heydon is a Canadian film producer and director of television series, feature films and documentaries.

Heydon was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He first worked at the Norman Jewison Canadian Film Centre for Advanced Film Studies as a PM and producer.

Rob Heydon is a partner with VFX and animation company Lazarus Effects Inc.

Heydon produced and directed Isabelle, a low budget horror film[1] for Lakeshore Entertainment starring Adam Brody and Amanda Crew written by writer Donald Martin with producer Sid Ganis and Joni Sighvatsson and released in 2019.

In 2018, Heydon executive produced O.G. the feature film with Jeffrey Wright. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. HBO acquired the film.

In 2017, Heydon was the executive producer of The Crescent, directed by Seth Smith. The film premiered at Midnight Madness at the Toronto International Film Festival. Amazon acquired the film.

In 2014 Heydon was Executive Producer of the $26m television series, The Pinkertons, which ran for one season straight to syndication in the US.

In 2011, Heydon produced and directed Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy, based on the #1 bestselling novel by Irvine Welsh. Which was #1 film the week it was released on iTunes.

In 2003, Heydon co-produced Go Further, starring Woody Harrelson (Audience Award runner up prize at Toronto International Film Festival)[citation needed].

He won a 2000 Juno Award for Best Music Video for Edwin's "Alive", which also won People's Choice Award at Much Music Video Awards.

Selected filmography

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Television series

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Feature films

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Documentaries

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  • 2003 Go Further, Director, Producer: Ron Mann as Cinematographer
  • 1997 Rippin, Director, Producer
  • 1996 NYE - Pleasure Force, Director, Producer
  • 1995 Jokers High - Pleasure Force, Director, Producer

Video

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Music videos

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Awards

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  • 2000 Juno Awards, Canada - Best Music Video, for "Alive" (Edwin)
  • 2000 MuchMusic Video Awards of 2000, Canada - People's Choice Best Music Video, for "Alive" (Edwin)
  • 2000 Much Music Video Awards, Best Cinematography, 2000, McMaster and James's "I Understand" music video
  • 2000 East Coast Music Awards, Nomination for Best Video: Never Too Late (Damhnait Doyle)
  • 1999 Music Video Production Association MVPA Awards, U.S. - Nomination for Best Electronic Video: Converge (Plastikman)
  • 1995 The Canadian International Film and Video Festival., Best Comedy Film and Best Film, "Men will be Boys"
  • 1993 McGill Film Festival, Montreal, Nominated Best Film, "The Silent Pickup Line"

References

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  1. ^ "'Isabelle': Film Review | Busan 2018". The Hollywood Reporter. 12 October 2018. Retrieved 2020-05-14.
  2. ^ "Scotsman.com News". Cast lines up for taste of Ecstasy. Edinburgh. October 29, 2006. Archived from the original on March 28, 2007. Retrieved December 30, 2006.
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