TORONTO – Oscar-nominated director Atom Egoyan has been appointed as distinguished scholar in residence in Ryerson University’s faculty of communication and design for the next academic year.
The Toronto native will mentor a group of Ryerson film students throughout the 2011-12 school year.
Some students will have the opportunity to work with the “Sweet Hereafter” director on his production of Martin Crimp’s “Cruel and Tender” for the Canadian Stage theatre company.
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The 51-year-old Egoyan will also speak at the dean’s discussion series and participate in a public retrospective of his early films hosted at the university.
Egoyan’s last movie was 2009’s “Chloe,” an erotic thriller that starred Julianne Moore and Liam Neeson.
In a statement, Egoyan – who is an alumnus of the University of Toronto – praised Ryerson for encouraging artistry in its students.
“Ryerson University has always been a place where students can explore and experience the joy of expression and creativity,” he said. “Whether it’s through theatre, design, journalism or the latest digital media and technology development, learning to express yourself through your work is a life skill.
“I’m looking forward to sharing my career experiences with Ryerson students and faculty and to having some of the university’s talented students contribute to my current projects.”
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