- In 1989, Atom won the Best Canadian Screenplay at the Vancouver International Film Festival for his 1989 film Speaking Parts.
- In 2003, Atom served as the head of jury at the Berlin International Film Festival.
- In 2004, Atom won Grand Prix - Golden Apricot award at the Yerevan International Film Festival in the category of Best Film for his 2002 film Ararat.
- Atom stands at 6'1" or 1.85 m.
- Atom: I think with all directors there are ideas that recur, at least for the ones that have creative control of their films.
