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I Empower as a Mother film image, co-directors Inder Nirwan and Dani Barker

I Empower as a Mother

World Premiere

Patricia Massy, the founder and director of Massy Arts Society and co-founder of Indigenous Brilliance collective, shares aspects of her life, work, and business, Massy Books.

 

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Directors
Cast

Patricia Massy

Credits
Country of Origin

Canada

Year

2022

Language

English

Film Contact
G
11 min

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Credits

Executive Producer

Christine Pilkington

Producer

Jennifer Wint

Screenwriter

Inder Nirwan, Dani Barker

Cinematography

Inder Nirwan, Gerald Situ, Mitch Francis

Directors

Dani Barker headshot, I Empower as a Mother co-director

Dani Barker

Dani Barker has been producing projects for over a decade. She’s developed series for TBS and OUTtv, produced a feature film, and directed four short films. As a professional actress and filmmaker, she is committed to the craft of exploring the humanity behind every story and helping people feel comfortable on camera.

Inder Nirwan headshot, I Empower as a Mother co-director

Inder Nirwan

Inder Nirwan is an award-winning documentary filmmaker with a vested interest in stories about the interconnections between people and places. His list of credits is in the hundreds, having worked on countless impact campaigns and online engagements for purpose-led brands and leading non-profit organizations.