Emmanuel Fréchette (born January 15, 1969) is a Canadian film production designer and Commercial art director, best known for his collaborations with Kim Nguyen, Andrew Haigh, and Wim Wenders. He has worked extensively with the Canadian film and advertising industry, Netflix, and independent European films and series.
Trained as an architect, Fréchette is fluent in French, English, and Spanish. He has developed expertise in filming in challenging natural environments, including forests, snow-covered landscapes, Arctic ice floes, and the open sea.
Early life and education Fréchette grew up in Montreal, Canada. He studied architecture at Université Laval in Quebec City and completed an internship in Mexico City.
Filmography +As Production DesignerYearTitleNotesRef(s)2025Wayward2023One Summer (Le temps d'un été)2022White Dog (Chien Blanc)2021The North Water2020The Decline (Jusqu’au déclin)2018The Hummingbird Project- Official Selection, Toronto Film Festival (2018) - Official Selection, London Film Festival (2018)2018Birthmarked2017Allure2017Eye on Juliet2016Two Lovers And A Bear - Official Selection, Cannes Film Festival (2016) - Official Selection, Toronto Film Festival (2016)
- Winner, Achievement in Production Design, Canadian Screen Awards (2017)
- Official Selection, London Film Festival (2016)2015Endorphine2014Everything Will Be Fine- Official Selection, Berlin Film Festival (2015) - Official Selection, Toronto Film Festival (2015)2013Gabrielle - Official Selection, Toronto Film Festival (2013)2013Whitewash - Winner, Best New Narrative Director, Tribeca Film Festival (2013)2012War Witch (Rebelle) - Winner, Best Movie, Canadian Screen Awards (2013) - Winner, Best Production Design, Canadian Screen Awards (2013)"Rebelle (War Witch) sweeps Canadian Screen Awards". Maclean's, March 3, 2013.2011A Better Life (Une vie meilleure) - Official Selection, Toronto Film Festival (2011)2011Monsieur Lazhar - Nominated, Best Foreign Language Film, Academy Awards (2012)
- Official Selection, Sundance Film Festival (2012)
- Winner, Best Canadian Feature, Toronto Film Festival (2011)2010Route 1322009Father and Guns (De père en flic)2008Le grand départ
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