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Biography
Alison McAlpine is a Canadian filmmaker. She began her career as a published poet, inspired by family tales and the oral traditions of British Columbia where she grew up. Discovering theatre in Ireland, she soon after founded a performance company and wrote and directed music-theatre. She was then encouraged towards cinema by her ensemble.
Awards & recognition
- Guggenheim Fellowship · 2021
- Academy Award — Best Documentary (Short Subject) · nominated
