97:(born June 25, 1959) is a Canadian independent film director and producer. He started making independent films in Montreal the 1980s and became one of the most prolific independent filmmakers in Canada with over 30 films to his credit.
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and several television networks worldwide. Shbib has also created less commercial works such as
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In the early 1990s, Shbib moved Los
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In 2002, Shbib was hired to design and realize the landscaping in and around the
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A new movie fest raise the question... do B-movies exist anymore
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