Zacharias Kunuk
DirectorProducerWriter
- Born
- November 27, 1957
- Awards
- 34 wins, 58 nominations
Zacharias Kunuk was born on 27 November 1957 in Kapuivik, Nunavut, Canada. He is a director and producer, known for Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner (2001), Wrong Husband (2025) and The Shaman's Apprentice (2021).
Biography
Director
Wrong Husband(2025) |
The Shaman's Apprentice(2021) |
One Day in the Life of Noah Piugattuk(2019) |
Searchers(2016) |
| Inuit Cree Reconciliation(2013) |
Writer
Wrong Husband(2025) |
The Shaman's Apprentice(2021) |
One Day in the Life of Noah Piugattuk(2019) |
Searchers(2016) |
| Home(2011) |
Actor
Tungijuq(2009) |
Producer
Wrong Husband(2025) |
What We See(2023) |
The Shaman's Apprentice(2021) |
One Day in the Life of Noah Piugattuk(2019) |
Edge of the Knife(2018) |
Cinematographer
| Inuit Piqutingit: What Belongs to Inuit(2009) |
| Angakkuiit: Shaman Stories(2003) |
| Arviq: Bowhead!(2002) |
| Ajainaa! (Almost!)(2001) |
| Nanugiurutiga(2000) |
Editor
Searchers(2016) |
| Arviq: Bowhead!(2002) |
| Ajainaa! (Almost!)(2001) |
Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner(2001) |
| Nanugiurutiga(2000) |
Production Designer
The Journals of Knud Rasmussen(2006) |
Art Director
The Journals of Knud Rasmussen(2006) |
Transportation Department
| Issaittuq (Waterproof)(2007) |
Additional Crew
The Shaman's Apprentice(2021) |
| Issaittuq (Waterproof)(2007) |
Thanks
Red Fever(2024) |
| Retake(2018) |
Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche(2004) |
Soundtrack
One Day in the Life of Noah Piugattuk(2019) |
Self
Red Fever(2024)as Self |
The Filmmakers(2017)as Self, Self - Guest |
Reel Injun(2009)as Self |
| The Creative Process: Where Do I Start?(2009)as Self |
On Screen!(2005)as Self |













