John Paskievich
He is known for his evocative portrayals of marginalized communities and his award-winning documentary films. His photographic work has been exhibited internationally and is held in the collections of major institutions including the National Gallery of Canada and the Art Gallery of Ontario. Born to Ukrainian parents in a displaced persons camp in Austria after World War II, Paskievich immigrated to Canada as a child with his family.
John Paskievich
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- Name
- John Paskievich
- Born
- 1947
- Birthplace
- Austria
- Occupation
- Documentary filmmaker and photographer
- Nationality
- Canada
- Education
- University of Winnipeg · Toronto Metropolitan University · St. John's High School
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He is known for his evocative portrayals of marginalized communities and his award-winning documentary films. His photographic work has been exhibited internationally and is held in the collections of major institutions including the National Gallery of Canada and the Art Gallery of Ontario. Born to Ukrainian parents in a displaced persons camp in Austria after World War II, Paskievich immigrated to Canada as a child with his family.
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He attended the University of Winnipeg and studied photography and film at Ryerson Polytechnic (now Toronto Metropolitan University). His photographs have been exhibited widely and are in the collections of institutions such as the Winnipeg Art Gallery, the Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre (Winnipeg), the Banff Centre, and the Art Gallery of Ontario. Paskievich has published several books of his photography: • A Place Not Our Own (Queenston House, 1977) • Waiting for the Ice Cream Man… A Prison Journal (Converse, 1978) • Urban Indians (Hurtig, 1980) • A Voiceless Song (Lester & Orpen Denys, 1983) • The North End (University of Manitoba Press, 2007) • The North End Revisited (University of Manitoba Press, 2017) He has also produced and directed numerous award-winning documentary films, including: • Ted Baryluk's Grocery (1982) • The Actor (1990) • If Only I Were an Indian (1996) • The Gypsies of Svinia (1998) • Unspeakable (2006) • The Storytelling Class • A Canadian War Story
John Paskievich studied at University of Winnipeg, Toronto Metropolitan University and St. Places of work recorded in the authority are Canada. Employment is recorded with National Film Board of Canada. Work by John Paskievich is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Canada.
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• Name — John Paskievich • Born — 1947 • Birthplace — Austria • Occupation — Documentary filmmaker and photographer • Website — https: johnpaskievich.com/
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- 1.Wilson, Jill. Neighbourhood watch. Winnipeg Free Press. June 27, 2019.
- 2.Fenson, Avrum. North End exposures. The Globe and Mail. November 3, 2007.
- 3.Walker, Morley. Skipping this Winnipeg class a mistake. Winnipeg Free Press. November 27, 2009.
- 4.Siegel, Lois. Bread and shoe polish. Cinema Canada. May 1982.
- 5.John Haslett Cuff, "Snapshots of daydreamers". The Globe and Mail, November 29, 1990.
- 6.Habšudová, Zuzana. Film-maker John Paskievich: "People should be aware". The Slovak Spectator. November 26, 2001.
- 7.Grossenbacher, Monika. Unspeakable. CM Reviews. June 8, 2007.
- 8.A Canadian War Story/Urban Block Media, 2024
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