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Taylor Prestidge
Born1989 or 1990 (age 33–34)
Years active2018–present

Early life and education

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Prestidge grew up in Milton, Ontario and studied journalism at Mohawk College.[1]

Career

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In 2020, Prestidge released the film Hi, My Name is Dicky, the story of former NHL player Rich Clune and his struggle with substance abuse disorder. It was the top performing streaming documentary on Canadian iTunes during the COVID pandemic.[2] In 2022, Prestidge directed the documentary WICK, about former-Olympian and current Toronto Maple Leafs assistant GM, Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser. The film was produced by Uninterrupted and streams on Crave.[3]

Prestidge's third feature-length documentary, Running Back Relentless, was released on Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play in June 2024, and focuses on CFL star Andrew Harris and his mental health struggles throughout his career.[4]

Filmography

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Year Title Director Writer Producer
2018 I Shouldn't Be Here Yes Yes Yes
2020 Hi, My Name is Dicky Yes Yes Yes
2022 WICK:The Hayley Wickenheiser Story Yes Yes No
2024 Running Back Relentless Yes Yes Yes

References

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  1. ^ Phillips, Nelson (February 8, 2024). "Art, Sports, Mental Health & Rock n Roll: The World of Taylor Prestidge". Rrampt Magazine.
  2. ^ Clipperton, Joshua (August 18, 2020). "'Hi, My Name is Dicky' a gritty account of a former NHLer's path to sobriety". Toronto Star.
  3. ^ Cowan, Greg (December 18, 2022). "Owen Sound area helps to set scene for Wickenheiser's incredible hockey story". Owen Sound Sun Times.
  4. ^ Adams, J.J. (June 20, 2024). "Andrew Harris documentary a salvation for himself, and hopes for others". Vancouver Sun.
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Category:Living people Category:Film directors from Ontario Category:Canadian documentary film directors Category:McMaster University alumni Category:Year of birth missing (living people)