Atom Egoyan is a Canadian film director, writer, and producer. He is best known for his feature films such as Exotica, The Sweet Hereafter, and Ararat. He has won numerous awards, including two Genie Awards and two Cannes Film Festival Awards. He has also been nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. Egoyan's films often explore themes of alienation and isolation, and often focus on the human condition.