Marlene McCurtis

A vanguard of documentary and short film making, Marlene McCurtis was born in 1960 in Los Angeles, USA. McCurtis, an active filmmaker from 1985 onwards, is known for her poignant works within the genres of documentary and short films, with her most notable films including "The Healing Years" and "Wet Dreams and False Images". She received the Gracie Allen Award in 2001 for Outstanding Documentary - Short Form for "The Healing Years" and is renowned for her authentic representation of social issues, often exploring themes of gender, race, and identity in her storytelling.

McCurtis, with her piercing lens and empathetic narration, has a remarkable ability to bring the margins of society to the center stage and make the invisible visible.