Phyllis Ellis

Acclaimed Canadian filmmaker, Phyllis Ellis, was born in 1956 in Toronto, Ontario. She has been actively directing films since the late 90s with a primary focus on documentaries, including some of her most renowned works such as "About Her," "The New Woman: Annie 'Londonderry' Kopchovsky," and "Painted Land: In Search of the Group of Seven," winning the Donald Brittain Award for Best Social or Political Documentary Program at the 2010 Gemini Awards. Ellis' authorial style is characterized by her strong narrative voice, empathetic storytelling, and her ability to delve deeply into the human condition. Phyllis Ellis, in her relentless pursuit of truth and understanding, has illuminated the world with her profound insights, making her not only a master storyteller but also an indispensable cultural critic.