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

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Awards

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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

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  1. ^ André Duchesne, "Jean-François Caissy et Premières armes: trouver sa place". La Presse, January 14, 2019.
  2. ^ "Rencontre avec Jean-François Caissy". Radio France, October 11, 2021.
  3. ^ "Jean-François Caissy fait escale à Matane avant d'aller à La Berlinale". Ici Radio-Canada, February 6, 2018.
  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. ^ van Hoeij, Boyd (February 24, 2014). "Guidelines (La Marche a suivre): Berlin Review". 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. ^ "Journey's End/ La Belle Visite". Montreal Gazette, March 8, 2011.
  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.
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