About this Event
Patricia Rozema is an award-winning Canadian director, producer, and screenwriter whose work explores human relationships, identity, and the social forces that shape our personal experiences. Known for her thoughtful and often unconventional perspectives, Rozema challenges traditional narratives through her exploration of women's lives and experiences.
Her internationally acclaimed work includes her debut feature, 'I've Heard the Mermaids Singing' (1987), which was selected for the Directors' Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival and received the Prix de la Jeunesse; 'Grey Gardens' (2009), which earned multiple Emmy Awards and Golden Globe Awards, including Best Television Film and Best Actress for Drew Barrymore; and 'Mouthpiece' (2018), which premiered as the Opening Night Film in TIFF's Special Presentations programme and was named one of Canada's Top Ten Films of 2018.
Beyond her filmmaking career, Rozema teaches directing in UCLA's MFA program and is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
About the Lucy Molnar Wing Lecture Series
The Lucy Molnar Wing Lecture Series at Toronto Metropolitan University's School of Image Arts offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into the lives, careers, and creative practices of established filmmakers, photographers, and new media producers.
Presented through the generosity of Lucy's friends and family in memory of Lucy Molnar Wing, this event is free and open to the public.
Event venue & nearby stays
School of Image Arts, School of Image Arts, Toronto, Canada
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