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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Media Partner
Community Broadcast Partner
Community Partner
Patricia Massy
Canada
2022
English
Featured in:
VIFF Short Forum: Program 5
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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
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
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.