Kelly Fyffe-Marshall facts for kids
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Kelly Fyffe-Marshall
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| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Known for | Black Bodies |
Kelly Fyffe-Marshall is a talented Canadian filmmaker. She is well-known for her short film called Black Bodies, which came out in 2020. This film earned her the Changemaker Award at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival. In 2021, it also won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Live Action Short Drama at the 9th Canadian Screen Awards. These awards show how important and impactful her work is in the film world.
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Kelly Fyffe-Marshall's Creative Work
Directing Short Films and TV
Kelly Fyffe-Marshall has directed several other short films. These include Reason Enough (2016), Haven (2018), Black White Blue (2018), and Trap City (2020). She also gained experience working behind the scenes as an assistant director and production assistant for various film and television projects.
Co-founding Sunflower Studios
She is also one of the people who started Sunflower Studios. This is a production company she co-founded with Sasha Leigh Henry, Tamar Bird, and Iva Golubovic. Together, they work on creating new and exciting films and shows.
Special Awards and Recognition
In 2020, Kelly Fyffe-Marshall received the Jay Scott Prize from the Toronto Film Critics Association. This award recognizes emerging Canadian filmmakers who show great talent.
In May 2022, a famous director named David Cronenberg chose Kelly for a special grant. This grant provided $50,000 to help with the final stages of making her feature film, When Morning Comes. This film was shown for the first time at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival in the Discovery program, which highlights new and exciting films.
About Kelly Fyffe-Marshall
Kelly Fyffe-Marshall was born in England. Today, she lives in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
Films and TV Shows by Kelly Fyffe-Marshall
Here is a list of some of the projects Kelly Fyffe-Marshall has worked on:
- Friends with Benefits (2016) – a web series
- Reason Enough (2016) – a short film
- Haven (2018) – a short film
- Black White Blue (2018) – a short film
- Trap City (2020) – a short film
- Black Bodies (2020) – a short film
- When Morning Comes (2022) – a full-length feature film
- Bria Mack Gets a Life (2023) – a TV series
- Demons (2025) – a short film
