Laurie Colbert facts for kids
Laurie Colbert is a talented Canadian film director, producer, and screenwriter. She often works with another filmmaker named Dominique Cardona. Together, they have created many interesting films.
Working Together: Film Projects
Laurie Colbert and Dominique Cardona are well-known for their short film called Below the Belt. This film was nominated for a Genie Award in 2000. Genie Awards were very important awards for Canadian films, like the Oscars in the United States!
They also made a feature film called Margarita in 2012. This movie was a big hit with audiences! It won the Audience Award for Best Feature Film at the Inside Out Film and Video Festival. This festival celebrates films that tell diverse stories.
Other Films by Colbert and Cardona
Besides their award-nominated films, Laurie Colbert and Dominique Cardona have worked on other projects. They made a documentary short film called My Feminism in 1997.
They also directed two more feature films:
- Finn's Girl (2007)
- Catch and Release (2018)
Laurie Colbert wrote the story for Finn's Girl, and she and Dominique Cardona came up with the main idea for the film together.
Other Work
Sometimes, Laurie Colbert works on her own projects too. She was an assistant director for a short film called The Hangman's Bride, which was directed by Naomi McCormack.
