The Premium Content Division of Sony Music Entertainment (SME), in collaboration with SME Canada and Vermilion Films, has announced the commencement of production on an untitled feature-length documentary about Celine Dion. The documentary, directed by Oscar® nominee Irene Taylor, will serve as the definitive feature for one of pop music’s most instantly recognizable, universally respected, and successful musicians. The film will celebrate Dion’s extraordinary life narrative and professional triumphs, including landmark album releases, award accolades, world tours, and Las Vegas residencies, and will be made with her full participation and support.
The documentary, directed by respected American filmmaker Irene Taylor, will dig deeply into Dion’s unique life story. Taylor’s most recent film, Moonlight Sonata: Deafness in Three Movements, was nominated for an Emmy®. Her first feature film, Hear and Now, won a Peabody Award and the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival. Her short film, One Last Hug, received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children’s Program, as well as an Academy Award® nomination for The Final Inch, which also received many Emmy nominations and the Pare Lorentz Award from the International Documentary Association.
Celine Dion
“I’ve always been an open book with my fans, and with her sensitivity and thoughtful creativity I think that Irene will be able to show everyone a part of me that they haven’t seen before… I know she’ll tell my story in the most honest and heartfelt way,” said Celine Dion.
Director Irene Taylor
“Going on this journey with a legendary artist such as Celine Dion is an extraordinary opportunity for me as a filmmaker. Having access to examine her life and inimitable career, will allow me to create a multifaceted portrait of an iconic, global superstar, which I look forward to sharing with the world,” said Irene Taylor.
During her 40-year career, Dion has sold over 250 million albums since breaking onto the global music scene at the age of 14. Dion continues to smash records, having won five Grammy Awards, two Academy Awards®, the 2016 Billboard Music Award lifetime achievement Icon Award, and recognition as the best-selling female artist of all time at the 2004 World Music Awards. She remains a force in the business, setting new standards of excellence with chart-topping hits including “Ashes” (Deadpool 2), “My Heart Will Go On” (Titanic), and “Beauty and the Beast” (Beauty and the Beast).
“One of the most sought-after recording artists of all time is Celine Dion. Tom Mackay, President, Premium Content, Sony Music Entertainment, said, “We are honored to collaborate with her to produce this much-anticipated documentary.” “We look forward to celebrating Dion’s life achievements and designing a distribution strategy to reach her followers all over the world, led by Irene Taylor’s wonderful visual vision.”
The film is being produced and distributed by Sony Music Entertainment. The film’s global sales will be led by Krista Wegener, Senior Vice President, Sales and Distribution, Premium Content, Sony Music Entertainment.
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