Jean-François Caissy
Jean-François Caissy (born September 15, 1977) is a Canadian documentary filmmaker from Quebec.[1]
Originally from Carleton-sur-Mer, he trained as a photographer before making films.[2] In addition to his films he has also exhibited as a video artist,[3] and worked in the sound department on Denis Côté's films Wilcox and Social Hygiene (Hygiène sociale).[4]
Filmography[edit]
- Mating Season (La Saison des amours) – 2005
- Journey's End (La Belle Visite) – 2010[5]
- Guidelines (La marche à suivre) – 2014[6]
- First Stripes (Premières armes) – 2018[7]
Awards[edit]
| Award | Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genie Awards | 31st Genie Awards | Best Feature Length Documentary | Journey's End (La Belle Visite) | Nominated | [8] |
| Jutra Awards | 13th Jutra Awards | Best Documentary Film | Nominated | [9] | |
| 17th Jutra Awards | Guidelines (La marche à suivre) | Nominated | [10] | ||
| Canadian Screen Awards | 3rd Canadian Screen Awards | Best Feature Length Documentary | Nominated | [11] |
References[edit]
- ^ André Duchesne, "Jean-François Caissy et Premières armes: trouver sa place". La Presse, January 14, 2019.
- ^ "Rencontre avec Jean-François Caissy". Radio France, October 11, 2021.
- ^ "Jean-François Caissy fait escale à Matane avant d'aller à La Berlinale". Ici Radio-Canada, February 6, 2018.
- ^ Jessica Kiang, "‘Social Hygiene’ Review: An Enjoyable and Exasperating Sliver of COVID-Era Creativity". Variety, March 16, 2021.
- ^ Jean-Christophe Laurence, "La belle visite: l'esprit des vieux...". La Presse, May 1, 2010.
- ^ van Hoeij, Boyd (February 24, 2014). "Guidelines (La Marche a suivre): Berlin Review". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Daniel Glassman, "Marching Orders: Jean-François Caissy’s ‘First Stripes’". Point of View, April 25, 2018.
- ^ "A look at some of the key Genie Award categories". Canadian Press, February 2, 2011.
- ^ "Journey's End/ La Belle Visite". Montreal Gazette, March 8, 2011.
- ^ Jessica Émond-Ferrat, "Xavier Dolan domine les nominations aux Jutra". Métro, January 26, 2015.
- ^ "Mommy, Maps to the Stars set for showdown at Canadian Screen Awards". The Globe and Mail, January 14, 2015.