Dara Jade Moats
Directing
Biography
Dara Jade Moats is a Yukon-based filmmaker, writer, and film programmer whose work has screened at festivals across Canada and internationally. Her short films have received multiple awards, including Best Short Film and Best Blood Bath. She has held key industry roles such as Associate Producer at the National Film Board of Canada and Director of Hospitality at the Fantasia International Film Festival. Dara contributes to programming and industry initiatives for festivals including SXSW, the Saskatoon Fantastic Film Festival, Blood in the Snow Film Festival, Calgary Underground Film Festival, Cucalorus Film Festival, and the Available Light Film Festival. She continues to develop new film projects while supporting the growth and visibility of emerging and established voices in Canadian and international filmmaking.
Known For
This animated short tells the story of a ferocious polar bear turned to stone by an Inuk shaman. The tale is based on emerging filmmaker Echo Henoche's favourite legend, as told to her by her grandmother in her home community of Nain, Nunatsiavut, on Labrador's North Coast. Hand-drawn and painted by Henoche in a style all her own, Shaman is the first collaboration between the Labrador artist and the NFB.
Shaman
A blood splattered horror-comedy that knows relationships can be messy. Sometimes a new coat of paint is all that's needed to fix it.
The Makeover
Two wild girls embark on a high-octane road trip in a stolen Corvette - and one lucky hitchhiker is about to meet up with the ride of his life!
Adventure Girls III
Music video for "Double Double" by Joe Abbott.