Blaine Thurier

Thurier has written and directed feature films, which have been screened at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), South by Southwest Film Festival, Slamdance and other festivals. Thurier served as a 2011 panelist for the TIFF.

• Name — Blaine Thurier • Born — 1967 • Birthplace — Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada • Origin — Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada • Genre — Indie rock, power pop • Occupation — Musician, director, writer, editor • Instrument — Synthesizer • Years Active — 1997–present • Associated Acts — The New Pornographers

Thurier was born in 1967 Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada. He lives in Vancouver with his wife and son.

Thurier considers filmmaking his main creative outlet, while treating music as a job. He plays synthesizer with the Canadian indie pop supergroup The New Pornographers. Thurier has directed three of the band's videos "Use It", "All For Swinging You Around" and "The Laws Have Changed".

• Year — Title — Notes • 2003 — "The Laws Have Changed" — from the album Electric Version • 2003 — "All For Swinging You Around" — from the album Electric Version • 2005 — "Use It" — from the album Twin Cinema

• Year — Film — Role — Notes • 2000 — Low Self-Esteem Girl — Screenwriter Producer Director Editor Sound Casting director Cinematographer — Best Narrative Feature at the SXSW Film Festival • 2004 — Male Fantasy — Screenwriter, Producer, Director, Editor • 2009 — A Gun to the Head — Lester — Screenwriter Director • 2012 — 12 Takes — Editor — TV documentary Segment: "Carl Newman" • 2014 — Teen Lust — Director • 2015 — A Matter of Time — Himself — TV film • 2021 — Kicking Blood — Director

• 2010 – 12 Takes • 2020 – Sing, O Muse