Peter Wintonick was Canada’s Documentary Ambassador—and actually the greatest advocate for docs in the world.
Keep ReadingIf Peter Wintonick's life was a Happening, it is how he made things happen for others that is his mighty legacy.
Keep ReadingPeter’ Wintonick's cut of A Rustling of Leaves was a game changer that launched Nettie Wild's career as a filmmaker.
Keep ReadingI cherish those hilarious, fun walks with Peter Wintonick, where he offered information, knowledge and stories freely, and listened honestly.
Keep ReadingI learned what it meant to be “adopted” by Peter Wintonick. Together, we attended iDOCS in Beijing, Asian Side of the Doc in Seoul, and IDFA in Amsterdam.
Keep Reading"His legacy is our challenge: to make work he’d embrace, live up to his generosity, spirit and imagination; and make him proud," writes McKenna about Peter Wintonick.
Keep ReadingPeter Wintonick lived many lives in his 60 years: filmmaker, father, lover, friend, mentor, writer, curator and editor. He embraced his calling—the creation and promotion of the documentary—with joy and absolute dedication.
Keep ReadingPeter and I I have been to dozens of places around the world, but I’d never been with him in Montreal. He spent so much time on the road devoting his life
Keep ReadingPeter believed that documentary films could really change people’s minds—change the world and make it a better place. He was a good sparring partner.
Keep Reading"It’s a film I couldn’t have made if it weren’t for Peter’s selfless desire to share the world with the world," Yung Chang writes of Peter Wintonick's impact on China Heavyweight.
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