Henry Sarwer-Foner

Henry Sarwer-Foner has a passion for stories rooted in relationships - told from the heart with fearless originality. A seasoned director with a sharp eye for tone and vision, he shapes shows from the ground up, guiding actors and crews to deliver emotionally resonant stories that defy expectations. He has directed over 500 episodes of television - including a dozen pilots, most of which were picked up to series - for CBC, CTV, Bravo, Crave, Amazon, and HBO. His work has earned multiple CSA, Gemini, and DGC Awards for acclaimed series such as 22 Minutes, Made in Canada, Traders, Less Than Kind, Corner Gas, and Rick Mercer Report. Henry is currently developing two television series and two feature films, including Shadowbox, selected for the Whistler Film Festival Praxis Screenwriters Lab, and Dick 2.0, a multi-award-winning screenplay.