April Mullen facts for kids
April Mullen is a talented Canadian director, actress, and producer. This means she helps make movies and TV shows in many ways, from telling actors what to do (directing) to acting in them herself, and even helping to organize the whole project (producing).
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April Mullen's Career in Film
April Mullen has achieved many cool things in her career.
Directing Movies and TV Shows
In 2012, April Mullen made history! She became the first woman to direct a live-action movie that was filmed completely in 3D. This movie was called Dead Before Dawn. Imagine watching a movie where everything seems to pop out at you – she was a pioneer in that!
She also directed the movie 88 in 2015.
In 2016, April directed Below Her Mouth. This film was chosen to be shown at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival. This festival is a big deal in the film world, and being selected means her work was recognized as important. During the festival, she was honored as one of the top Canadian women in film.
After that, she continued directing exciting films:
- In 2017, she directed the action movie Badsville.
- In 2020, she directed the thrilling movie Wander.
- In 2023, she directed the science fiction film Simulant.
April Mullen has also directed episodes for popular TV shows like Killjoys, Bellevue, Wynonna Earp, Legends of Tomorrow, and The Rookie.
April Mullen's Acting Roles
Besides directing, April Mullen has also acted in many movies and TV shows. Some of her acting roles include:
- The Ladies Man (2000)
- A History of Violence (2005)
- Rock, Paper, Scissors: The Way of the Tosser (2007)
- Good God (2012)
- Dead Before Dawn (2012), where she also directed!
About April Mullen's Life
April Mullen grew up in Niagara Falls, Ontario, which is famous for its beautiful waterfalls. Today, she lives in Los Angeles, California, a big city known for its film industry.
Awards and Recognition
In 2016, April Mullen was added to the Niagara Falls Arts and Culture Wall of Fame. This is a special honor that celebrates people from Niagara Falls who have made a big impact in arts and culture.
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