Shawn Williamson


Shawn Williamson is a Canadian film and television producer based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Early life

Williamson was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Shawn began his career as a stage manager at The Arts Club Theatre in 1983 and has since produced live events, live television and television series, as well as feature films.

Career

In 2001, Williamson started Brightlight Pictures and has since been developing, financing, and producing feature films and television series. He has filmed in a variety of international locations, including: Singapore, Croatia, Romania, France, England, Northern Ireland, South Africa, and Australia. Fifty Dead Men Walking was produced as a Canada/UK co-production, filmed in Belfast, and opened with a Gala Premier spot at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Williamson executive produced the feature film The Interview for Columbia Pictures, and Horns, produced in conjunction with Mandalay Pictures and Red Granite Pictures. He also served as a producer on The Company You Keep with Voltage pictures, 50/50, The Possession, White Noise, Passengers, and Wicker Man.

Filmography

Films

Television series

Award ResultYearCategoryProduction
Canadian Screen Award Nominated2014Best Dramatic Mini-Series or TV MovieMr Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story
LeoWon2014Best Television MovieMr Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story
LeoNominated2014Best Television MovieThe Color of Rain
LeoNominated2014Best Television MovieDelete
LeoWon2011Best Feature Length DramaGunless
GenieNominated2010Best Motion PictureFifty Dead Men Walking
LeoWon2010Best Youth or Children's Program or SeriesStormworld
LeoNominated2010Best Feature Length DramaThe Thaw
LeoNominated2009Best Feature Length DramaFifty Dead Men Walking
LeoNominated2008Best Feature Length DramaNormal
LeoNominated2008Best Feature Length DramaThey Wait
DVDX AwardNominated2003Best Live Action DVD Premiere MovieFinder's Fee