Director

Sudz Sutherland

Directing

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Directed movies: 4Directed series: 21All crew credits: 29

TMDB ID: 230339

IMDb ID: nm0840075

Known for: Directing

Place of birth: Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 2000 - 2025

Years active: 26

Average TMDB rating: 7.36

Wikidata: Q7633974

Also known as

David Sutherland • David "Sudz" Sutherland

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Director (25)Executive Producer (2)Producer (1)Writer (1)

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Biography

David "Sudz" Sutherland, a Toronto-born filmmaker, discovered his passion for storytelling through high school theatre. He studied film at York University, collaborating with Jennifer Holness, his wife, on music videos and shorts. Their acclaimed short film "My Father’s Hands" received nominations and awards, marking his rise in filmmaking. In 2003, he directed the well-received "Love, Sex and Eating the Bones," earning Genie Award nominations and accolades. Sutherland delved into television, directing acclaimed shows like "Degrassi: The Next Generation" and "Murdoch Mysteries." His co-creation, "She’s the Mayor," aired in 2011. Their collaboration extended to the fact-based feature "Home Again," exploring the lives of Jamaican deportees. The film earned Canadian Screen Award nominations in 2013, showcasing Sutherland's talent and impact in storytelling. Sutherland was also profiled on an episode of HGTV's series Neat, in which professional organizer Hellen Buttigieg reorganized and decluttered his office.

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