Alison Duke | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | University of Windsor |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, producer, and writer |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Notable work | |
Alison Duke is a Canadian film director, producer, and writer.[1][2][3] She is the co-founder and director of Oya Media.[4]
Biography
She is a graduate of the University of Windsor from where she earned a master's degree in 1991.[5] She also holds a master's in film production from York University.[6]
Alison started her career in 1996 as a producer and worked for several organizations including CHUM Television.[4]
In 2001, her first feature film, Raisin' Kane, was released.[6]
In 2018, she founded Oya Media with some fellow artists.[4]
Filmography
- Raisin' Kane[6]
- Mr. Jane and Finch – Winston LaRose[7][8]
- Bam Bam: The Story of Sister Nancy[9]
- 21 Black Futures: The Prescription[10]
- Promise Me[6]
- A Deathly Silence[6]
Award and recognition
- Donald Brittain Award (2020)[11][12]
- Mentorship Award presented at the Women in Film & Television-Toronto (WIFT)[4]
References
- ↑ "Toronto filmmakers to watch at Reelworld Film Festival". The Toronto Star. 13 October 2020.
- ↑ "The Power of Women Conversation Series". CBC. 24 February 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ↑ "17 for '17: These are the great Canadian filmmakers of the future". CBC. 20 July 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- 1 2 3 4 "Mentorship is at the heart of Alison Duke's artistic career".
- ↑ Duke, Alison (January 1, 1991). "Women's basketball coaches' perceptions of factors influencing decisions to call timeout". Electronic Theses and Dissertations.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Mentorship is at the heart of Alison Duke's artistic career". Ron Fanfair.
- ↑ "Absolutely Canadian brings local films and documentaries to your screen". Cbc.ca. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
- ↑ Rankin, Jim (December 19, 2020). "We know police can't solve the root causes of Toronto gun violence. What's stopping us from doing what can?". Toronto Star.
- ↑ Barraclough, Leo (April 14, 2021). "Hot Docs Deal Maker Selects 36 Projects to Pitch to More Than 90 Decision Makers". Variety.com.
- ↑ "WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF BLACKNESS?". Cbc.ca. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
- ↑ "CSAs '20: "We Will Stand Up" wins Best Feature Length doc". Realscreen.com. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ↑ "The National, The Accountant of Auschwitz lead first night of Canadian Screen Awards". Cbc.ca. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
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