Lawrence Dane

An unsung hero of Canadian film, Lawrence Dane was born in 1937 in Quebec, Canada. Spanning over five decades, from the 1960s to the 2000s, his career largely focused on the drama, horror, and thriller genres, with notable works such as "Scanners" and "Happy Birthday to Me" garnering him recognition, even if not major festival awards. Dane's directorial style often drew on his background in acting, using it to inspire depth and complexity in his characters. Off the screen, Lawrence Dane was a man who lived for his craft, investing an unwavering passion for storytelling that shone through in every project he undertook.