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Donna

International Premiere

In an autobiographical search for the filmmaker’s birth mother, questions surrounding identity, family, and memory are embodied through performance.

 

Supported by

Community Partner

Director
Credits
Country of Origin

Canada/USA

Year

2023

Language

English

Film Contact
18+
18 min

Credits

Producer

Rafe Scobey-Thal, Anne Alexander, Keenan MacWilliam

Screenwriter

Ryan Trecartin

Cinematography

Andrea Gavazzi, Keenan MacWilliam

Editor

Kima Hibbert

Director

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Keenan MacWilliam

Keenan is a filmmaker, writer and artist who’s distinct style exudes a playful and spontaneous quality. Driven by curiosity towards the human condition, her work, is both deeply personal and universal. Keenan has been commissioned by the SHED, Friends of the Highline NYC, has shown work at the Geneva Moving Image Biennial, Images Festival Toronto, and is a recipient of a Canadian Council of the Arts Grant in support of her film, Donna.

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