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Jamie Travis

Directing · Born 1979-08-13 · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Biography

Jamie Travis is a Canadian filmmaker who has directed award-winning films, music videos and television commercials. He received international recognition for his two short film trilogies: The Patterns Trilogy and the Saddest Children in the World trilogy. His six shorts, all of which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, have drawn comparisons to filmmakers such as David Lynch, Todd Solondz, Peter Greenaway and Wes Anderson. Travis' first feature film For a Good Time, Call... was released by Focus Features in 2012 after debuting at the Sundance Film Festival. Travis has directed music videos for renowned Canadian indie artists Tegan and Sara and crafted characteristically stylish television commercials for prominent brands and organizations. MTV's comedy series Faking It marks Travis' debut as a television director.

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Filmography

2025IT: Welcome to DerryDirector
2022A Friend of the FamilyCo-Executive Producer
2021YellowjacketsDirector
2021PANICDirector
2019Dare MeCo-Executive Producer
2018CharmedDirector
2018A Hundred Camels in the CourtyardMusic
2017Angry AngelDirector
2017The Bold TypeDirector
2016StarDirector
2015Scream: The TV SeriesDirector
2015Nerd HerdDirector
2014Finding CarterDirector
2014Faking ItDirector
2012For a Good Time, Call...Director
2011Seven Sins: GreedWriter
2011The National Parks ProjectDirector
2009The ArmoireWriter
2007Patterns 3Director
2006The Saddest Boy in the WorldDirector
2006Patterns 2Director
2005PatternsDirector
2003Why the Anderson Children Didn't Come to DinnerDirector

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