Dana Inkster facts for kids

Dana Inkster is a Canadian media artist and filmmaker. She creates films and art that explore important ideas.

Who is Dana Inkster?

Dana Inkster grew up in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She studied political science at Queen's University. Later, she earned a special diploma in Communications Studies from Concordia University. Today, she lives and works in Lethbridge, Alberta. She lives there with her partner and their son.

What Does a Filmmaker Do?

A filmmaker is someone who makes movies. This includes writing the story, directing the actors, and overseeing the entire production. Dana Inkster is known for her unique way of telling stories.

Dana Inkster's Artistic Work

Dana Inkster's art often explores different ways to tell a story. Her work looks at how people see themselves and their place in the world. These ideas come from her own experiences, especially as a Black feminist.

Her First Film: Welcome to Africville

Her first film was called Welcome to Africville. It was released in 1999. This film helped show her unique style of filmmaking.

Award-Winning Film: 24 Days in Brooks

In 2008, her film 24 Days in Brooks won an award. It received an Alberta Motion Picture Industry Award. This award was for the best production showing cultural diversity. The film is about a workers' strike that happened in 2005. It tells the stories of new immigrant workers. These workers came to Brooks for jobs that did not need special skills.

Other Projects and Awards

Dana Inkster has also directed a TV advertisement. This ad was part of a campaign against racism. It was for the Canadian Race Relations Foundation.

She has won other awards for her work. She received the best Canadian female film director prize. This was from the Toronto Images Film Festival. Her film The Art of Autobiography also won an award. It was named Best Short or Medium-length Documentary. This award came from the Association of Quebec Cinema Critics.

Dana Inkster's Films

Here is a list of films Dana Inkster has made:

• Welcome to Africville (1999)
• The Art of Autobiography: Redux I (2001)
• 24 Days in Brooks (2007)
• The Writer's Room (This film is still being developed)