THE PAINTED LIFE OF E.J. HUGHES

Directed by Jenn Strom and produced by Kevin Eastwood, The Painted Life of E.J. Hughes tells the story of E.J. Hughes, a painter who struggled in poverty and obscurity for years, until a twist of fate – and a surprise visit – made him one of the most beloved and highly valued artists in Canadian history.

Upcoming Screenings (all screenings 2026):

• Feb 8 - Victoria, BC at the Victoria Film Festival

• Feb 12 - Whitehorse, YT at the Available Light Film Festival

• Feb 27 & Mar 1 - Salt Spring Island, BC at the Salt Spring Film Festival

• Feb 28 - Duncan, BC at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre

• Mar 13 - qathet (Powell River), BC at the qathet international film festival

Credits:

Written, Directed, Produced & Edited by Jenn Strom

Produced & Executive Produced by: Kevin Eastwood

Music composed by Mark Lazeski

Cinematography by: Vince Arvidson, Chad Galloway, Emily Robertson, Milena Salazar

Press & Media:

• New documentary on life and work of painter E.J. Hughes celebrates world premiere at VIFF - Emily Carr University News

• New documentary explores life of iconic artist - Global News

• Coquitlam filmmaker to premiere debut documentary on E.J. Hughes at Vancouver International Film Festival - Tri-Cities Dispatch

• Q&A: The Painted Life of E.J. Hughes director Jenn Strom on capturing the revered BC artist - The Georgia Straight

• Three Documentaries from BC Filmmakers to watch at VIFF - The Tyee