Jeff Barnaby

Acclaimed Indigenous filmmaker, Jeff Barnaby, was born in 1976 in Listuguj, Quebec, Canada. His active years span from 2004 to the present, during which he has primarily worked within the horror and drama genres, gaining critical acclaim for his films such as "Rhymes for Young Ghouls" and "Blood Quantum." Despite not having won major film festival awards, Barnaby's authorial style stands out, with his work often highlighting the struggle of Indigenous communities and the horror of their historical traumas. Barnaby is a passionate storyteller, skillfully using his lens to bring visibility to the often overlooked narratives of his people.