Alison Duke (filmmaker) facts for kids
Alison Duke is a talented Canadian film director, producer, and writer. She helps create movies and TV shows. She also co-founded a company called Oya Media.
Quick facts for kids
Alison Duke
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | University of Windsor |
| Occupation | Film director, producer, and writer |
| Years active | 1996–present |
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About Alison Duke
Alison Duke studied at the University of Windsor. She earned a master's degree there in 1991. She also has a master's degree in film production from York University.
Her Career Beginnings
Alison started her career in 1996. She worked as a producer for different companies. One of these was CHUM Television.
In 2001, her first full-length movie came out. It was called Raisin' Kane.
Founding Oya Media
In 2018, Alison helped start Oya Media. She created this company with other artists. Oya Media helps tell important stories through film.
Recent Achievements
In 2024, Alison Duke was nominated for two Canadian Screen Awards. These awards are like the "Oscars" for Canadian film and TV. She was nominated for her work on the TV series Black Community Mixtapes.
She was also given the Don Haig Award in 2024. This award is from the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival. It celebrates important people in documentary filmmaking.
Films and TV Shows
Alison Duke has worked on many interesting films and TV shows. Here are some of them:
- Raisin' Kane (2001)
- A Deathly Silence (2003)
- Mr. Jane and Finch (2019)
- Promise Me (2019)
- Bam Bam: The Story of Sister Nancy (2021)
- 21 Black Futures: The Prescription (2021)
- Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story (2024)
- A Mother Apart (2024)
Awards and Recognition
Alison Duke has received special awards for her work:
- Donald Brittain Award (2020)
- Mentorship Award from Women in Film & Television-Toronto (WIFT)
