
The Portrait
Synopsis
It’s the opportunity of a lifetime for artist Phil Richards, who’s been commissioned to create Canada’s official portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for her Diamond Jubilee. Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Hubert Davis follows Richards over months of painstaking preparations, as he works to capture Her Majesty’s likeness and spirit on canvas.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Hubert Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Hubert Davis
- Original Title
- The Portrait
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 41m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hubert Davis
Hubert Davis
Jonathon Cliff
Dave De Carlo
Silva Basmajian, Lea Marin
Department Leadership Roster
Dave De Carlo
Editor
Lea Marin
Producer
Hubert Davis
Director
Hubert Davis
Writer
Jonathon Cliff
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Portrait.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Portrait
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Portrait about?
It’s the opportunity of a lifetime for artist Phil Richards, who’s been commissioned to create Canada’s official portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for her Diamond Jubilee. Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Hubert Davis follows Richards over months of painstaking preparations, as he works to capture Her Majesty’s likeness and spirit on canvas.
Who directed The Portrait?
The Portrait was directed by Hubert Davis.
Who stars in The Portrait?
The principal cast of The Portrait includes Phil Richards.
When was The Portrait released and how long is it?
The Portrait was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 41m.










