Daniel Roby
Directing
- Born
- October 24, 1970 (age 56)
Daniel Roby showcases an impressive directorial versatility across diverse styles and genres. His debut, the genre-blending horror "La Peau Blanche" (White Skin, 2004), earned acclaim, winning the Claude Jutra Award for best Canadian debut feature and the Best Canadian First Feature Film award at TIFF.
His subsequent works, the disco drama "Funkytown" (2011) and the historical biopic "Louis Cyr" (2013) portraying the renowned strongman, were box office successes in Québec. "Louis Cyr" secured nine Jutra Awards, including Best Film, and received the Golden Ticket Award for being the highest-grossing Québec film of 2013. Roby's ability to navigate and excel in various cinematic genres marks his directorial prowess and breadth of talent.
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Known for
Behind the camera7
- 2026Villeneuve: The Rise of a Legend Writer
- 2025Serenity Producer
- 2020Target Number One Director, Screenplay
- 2018Just a Breath Away Director, Associate Producer
- 2013Louis Cyr: The Strongest Man in the World Director
- 2011Funkytown Director
- 2004White Skin Screenplay, Director, Producer, Editor
