Jamie Travis

Birthday: 8/13/1979
Place of birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Fame for: Directing
Also known as: James Travis

Biography

Jamie Travis is a Canadian filmmaker who has directed award-winning films, music videos and television commercials. He received international recognition for his two short film trilogies: The Patterns Trilogy and the Saddest Children in the World trilogy. His six shorts, all of which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, have drawn comparisons to filmmakers such as David Lynch, Todd Solondz, Peter Greenaway and Wes Anderson. Travis' first feature film For a Good Time, Call... was released by Focus Features in 2012 after debuting at the Sundance Film Festival. Travis has directed music videos for renowned Canadian indie artists Tegan and Sara and crafted characteristically stylish television commercials for prominent brands and organizations. MTV's comedy series Faking It marks Travis' debut as a television director.