Taylor Prestidge
| Taylor Prestidge | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1989/1990 (age 35–36) Milton, Ontario |
| Other names | Franco Goldman |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 📆 Years active | 2018–present |
Taylor Prestidge [1] is a Canadian filmmaker.
Early life and education
Prestidge grew up in Milton, Ontario and studied journalism at McMaster University and Mohawk College. He is of Italian ancestry through his mother's family.[2]
Career
Prestidge's first film was a documentary special with TSN on former CFL player Andrew Harris, acting as both director and producer.[3]
In 2020, Prestidge released the film Hi, My Name is Dicky, the story of former NHL player Rich Clune and his struggle with substance abuse disorder. It was the top performing streaming documentary on Canadian iTunes during the COVID pandemic.[4][5] In 2022, Prestidge directed the documentary WICK, about former Olympian and current Toronto Maple Leafs assistant GM, Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser. The film was produced by Uninterrupted and streaming on Crave.[6]
It was announced in November 2023 that Prestidge will release the film Running Back Relentless, a full-length feature documentary on Harris' final season with the Toronto Argonauts and Apple TV+.[7]
Personal life
Prestidge is married with three children and currently lives in the Owen Sound area.[6] He is a former ice hockey goalie and Canadian football player, and attended Bishop Reding Catholic Secondary School in Milton.[8][9]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | I Shouldn't Be Here | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 | Hi, My Name is Dicky | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2022 | WICK | Yes | Yes | No |
| TBD | Running Back Relentless | Yes | Yes | Yes |
References
- ↑ "WICK. Interview with Director Taylor Prestidge". Bayshore Broadcasting. December 16, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ↑ Tatti, Jim (December 3, 2022). "Yes Guy Episode 103". iHeartRadio.
- ↑ Friesen, Paul (November 15, 2018). "Blue Bombers' Harris opens up about racism, childhood". Winnipeg Sun.
- ↑ Clipperton, Joshua (August 18, 2020). "'Hi, My Name is Dicky' a gritty account of a former NHLer's path to sobriety". Toronto Star.
- ↑ Chiclets, Spittin (August 20, 2020). "Episode 287". Apple Podcasts.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Cowan, Greg (December 18, 2022). "Owen Sound area helps to set scene for Wickenheiser's incredible hockey story". Owen Sound Sun Times.
- ↑ Staff, 3Down (November 19, 2023). "Andrew Harris drops trailer for feature documentary Running Back Relentless on Grey Cup Sunday". 3DownNation.
- ↑ Post, Burlington (October 23, 2007). "Double whammy for gridiron seniors". InsideHalton.
- ↑ "High School Report" (PDF). Milton Canadian Champion. December 18, 2007.
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