Jordan Canning

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Jordan Canning

Born August 3, 1982 · St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada (age 44)

Jordan Canning is a Canadian film and television director, writer and producer.

Known For

Molly MaxwellMolly Maxwell · 2013
Molly Maxwell
6.62013
MovieDrama
At Phoenix Progressive School, students take notes lying on parlor couches and are encouraged to explore their gifts through electives like break-dancing and graphic-novel writing. In the midst of all this liberal pedagogy and budding talent, Molly Maxwell feels unexceptional, until she falls for her attractive English teacher, Ben.
The One That Got AwayThe One That Got Away · 2008
The One That Got Away
4.32008
MovieTV MovieRomance
Joanna, recently divorced, decided to return with her daughter to the town where she was born. There, she confronts the memories of the past when he meets his former lover, now married.
The ElfThe Elf · 1996
The Elf
1996
MovieDrama
In this Christmas drama, a boy and his family discover he is an elf.
PowerPower · 2025
Power
2025
MovieDramaHorror
Flirting leads to something far more sinister in this short film, based on real events.
DivertedDiverted · 2009
Diverted
6.82009
MovieDrama
On September 11th, 2001, 38 planes headed to New York City were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland, Canada. A town of 9,000 took in 7,000 passengers for 4 days until American airspace reopened.
Behind the WallBehind the Wall · 2008
Behind the Wall
4.52008
MovieThrillerHorror
In this chilling, atmospheric thriller, Katelyn (Lindy Booth) seeks answers about the brutal murder that claimed her mother's life 20 years ago in the lighthouse where they lived, a crime for which her grief-and-guilt-crazed father has long held the blame. When developers descend on the abandoned lighthouse and begin to vanish mysteriously, Katelyn comes face-to-face with the evil haunts the family's former abode.
We Were WolvesWe Were Wolves · 2014
We Were Wolves
6.42014
MovieComedyDrama
Two estranged brothers return to the family cottage after the death of their father. Over the course of three days they must learn to let go of the man they thought they knew, and accept responsibility for the men they have become.
4 North A4 North A · 2020
4 North A
2020
MovieAnimation
The story of a young woman facing her father’s death, remembering moments in life that help her make sense of it, and finding connection in unlikely places.

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The Man of a Thousand SongsThe Man of a Thousand Songs · 2010
The Man of a Thousand Songs
2010
MovieDocumentary
A feature length documentary about extraordinary Canadian singer songwriter, Ron Hynes... an insightful and entertaining exploration of the creative process, the genesis of song, the meaning of performance and the vulnerability of an artist compelled to bare his soul through his music. The film is comprised of Ron performing his music (distinct and live for the camera), interwoven with very intimate black box 'interviews' with Ron (shot tightly and directly addressed to the camera), in which he discusses the songs and the life that informed them: late nights, dark alleys, marriage, children, divorce, his near death and recovery from drug addiction... and punctuated with back stage moments, insight from the street, and Ron's nephew author Joel Thomas Hynes, taking the role of 'chorus of the people'.

Co-Producer