Alison Maclean

A trailblazer in the realms of indie drama and psychological thrillers, Alison Maclean was born in 1958 in Ottawa, Canada, but was raised and started her filmmaking career in New Zealand. Active since the 1980s, she has crafted a number of esteemed films, including her highly acclaimed debut 'Kitchen Sink' which won the Best Short Film award at the Cannes Film Festival in 1989, and the cult classic 'Jesus' Son'. Maclean's authorial style is marked by a taste for the unconventional, often delving into the human psyche's darker corners with a nuanced and empathetic touch. As a storyteller, Maclean is unflinching, yet compassionate, often using her works to explore the complexities of the human condition with a unique sensitivity.