Jean-François Caissy Explained

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

Awards

AwardYearCategoryWorkResultRef(s)
Genie Awards31st Genie AwardsBest Feature Length DocumentaryJourney's End (La Belle Visite)[8]
Jutra Awards13th Jutra AwardsBest Documentary Film[9]
17th Jutra AwardsGuidelines (La marche à suivre)[10]
Canadian Screen Awards3rd Canadian Screen AwardsBest Feature Length Documentary[11]

Notes and References

  1. André Duchesne, "Jean-François Caissy et Premières armes: trouver sa place". La Presse, January 14, 2019.
  2. https://www.radiofrance.fr/franceculture/rencontre-avec-jean-francois-caissy-2356805 "Rencontre avec Jean-François Caissy"
  3. https://ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premiere/emissions/bon-pied-bonne-heure/segments/entrevue/58098/jean-francois-caissy-berlinale-cineaste-exposition-exposition-agricole "Jean-François Caissy fait escale à Matane avant d'aller à La Berlinale"
  4. Jessica Kiang, "‘Social Hygiene’ Review: An Enjoyable and Exasperating Sliver of COVID-Era Creativity". Variety, March 16, 2021.
  5. Jean-Christophe Laurence, "La belle visite: l'esprit des vieux...". La Presse, May 1, 2010.
  6. News: Guidelines (La Marche a suivre): Berlin Review. van Hoeij. Boyd. February 24, 2014. The Hollywood Reporter.
  7. Daniel Glassman, "Marching Orders: Jean-François Caissy’s ‘First Stripes’". Point of View, April 25, 2018.
  8. "A look at some of the key Genie Award categories". Canadian Press, February 2, 2011.
  9. https://montrealgazette.com/entertainment/movies/journeys-end-la-belle-visite "Journey's End/ La Belle Visite"
  10. Jessica Émond-Ferrat, "Xavier Dolan domine les nominations aux Jutra". Métro, January 26, 2015.
  11. "Mommy, Maps to the Stars set for showdown at Canadian Screen Awards". The Globe and Mail, January 14, 2015.