Tim Southam has mined virtually every medium in pursuit of his favourite themes. He has directed feature films, television films and documentaries exploring life on the land, life in politics and life in the arts. He has also worked as a director on several of the world's most-watched series.

His films include The Bay of Love and Sorrows, Drowning in Dreams, One Dead Indian, L'Histoire de l'oie, Danser Perreault, Satie and Suzanne, Trudeau: Maverick in the Making. Recent series include House, Bones, Flashpoint, Rookie Blue and the pilot for Cracked.

In addition to regular successes with audiences and critics, awards for

his work include three best directing Geminis, two best program Geminis and nominations for the Genie, Jutra and Grammy.