Ginny Stikeman facts for kids
Virginia "Ginny" Stikeman is a Canadian filmmaker. She is known for directing, producing, and editing documentaries. Ginny worked for 30 years at the National Film Board of Canada. She also led a special group called Studio D from 1990 until it closed in 1996.
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Early Life and Education
Ginny Stikeman was born in Ottawa, Ontario. She grew up in Montreal, Quebec. Ginny went to McGill University. She earned a degree in English and French. After university, she worked in Paris and then in Montreal for Time magazine. In 1968, she joined the National Film Board of Canada. She started as a researcher for a project called Challenge for Change. Later, she trained to be an editor. In 1975, she moved to Studio D. This was a special unit for women filmmakers.
Ginny Stikeman's Film Career
Working at Studio D
Ginny Stikeman achieved many important things at Studio D. She was a co-producer for the award-winning documentary Forbidden Love: The Unashamed Stories of .... She also co-directed Sisters in the Struggle with Dionne Brand. Ginny was also the producer and editor for a film called Older, Stronger, and Wiser.
In 1986, Ginny became the acting executive producer for Studio D. She was officially given the job of executive producer in 1990. Ginny worked in this role until Studio D closed in 1996. She officially retired from the National Film Board in 1998.
After Retirement: Promoting Reading
After retiring, Ginny Stikeman became involved with the Blue Metropolis literary festival. This festival is in Montreal, Quebec. It is a non-profit group that helps people of all cultures enjoy reading, writing, and being creative. The festival was started in 1997 by Linda Leith.
The Blue Metropolis Festival holds an International Literary Festival every year. They give out many awards and prizes. Ginny Stikeman started sponsoring the Metropolis Azul Prize in 2013. This prize is given each year to an author from any country. The author must write a fiction story about Hispanic culture. The story can be published in Spanish, English, or French.
Awards and Recognitions
Ginny Stikeman worked as an editor on two films that won major awards:
- I'll Find a Way won an Academy Award for best live action short film.
- Cree Hunters of Mistassini won a BAFTA award for best documentary.
Ginny Stikeman's Impact on Filmmaking
Ginny Stikeman is known for her strong dedication to using film to make a difference. She is also recognized for helping more women from different backgrounds get into filmmaking.
Selected Films Ginny Stikeman Worked On
Ginny Stikeman worked on many films throughout her career. Here are a few examples:
- 1973: The Sloane Affair (Editor)
- 1974: Cree Hunters of Mistassini (Editor)
- 1977: I'll Find a Way (Editor)
- 1983: Dream of a Free Country: A Message from Nicaraguan Women (Director)
- 1989: Older, Stronger, Wiser (Editor)
- 1991: Sisters in the Struggle (Co-Director, Producer)
- 1992: Forbidden Love: The Unashamed Stories of ... (Co-Producer)
- 1992: Wisecracks (Producer)
