
Maddy Ginn
Directing
Biography
Maddy Ginn is a filmmaker based out of Vancouver, BC and the co-founder of the production company Goose Berry Films Ltd. She studied film production at Vancouver Film School where she specialized in directing and producing, and has been able to continue her work as an independent filmmaker on short films such as Starman (2026), Magenta (2024) and Pieces (2025). As a queer filmmaker, she wants to use her work as a conduit to uplift underrepresented communities in the media, with a special focus on inter-sectional feminism & 2SLGBTQ+ stories. She hopes to make a difference in the film industry with her passion for inclusive storytelling.
Known For

Starman is a character-driven queer drama set in 1990 that follows Bowie Madison, a hot-headed young black woman who is one year into her service with the Canadian Air Force. After getting into a fight with another trainee, Bowie is plagued by memories of the year prior and reminded why she joined in the first place.
Starman

After three teens leave a party, they face the end of their adolescence and their lives.
Get Home Safe

Blue gets transported to an alternate universe through her TV and meets Red, an alien-like woman who she has an immediate connection with.
Magenta

An Alzheimer's patient comes home calling out for his wife. As he walks through the house visions of his past surround him, until his caretaker, Sam, brings him back to reality and reveals the truth behind his life.
Retrospection

When a clueless coworker mistakes her black colleague for a demonic black stranger, her naivety proves to his detriment, and a surreal, chaotic showdown of mistaken identity, bias, and absurd office horror ensues.
What? You Guys Look Sorta Similar…

A woman's anxiety ridden grief translates into unnerving, smiling followers as she tries to pull herself out into the world.
Smile For Me

Revolving around Olive, a young woman who is struggling with mental health and the consequences of what that means for her personality as she tries to find a way to navigate through the darkness.
The Middle Place

The plan was simple: Larry invited Kyle over to make him the first friend he'd ever had. So what happens when his guest accidentally chokes to death? Larry sees this as an opportunity to make Kyle his permanent best friend.
Grabbin a Cold One

A space-obsessed boy loses his wonder as he discovers adulthood.
Space Cadet

After graduating from University, Steve feels lost. He thinks it's time to leave his hometown behind and begin a new chapter. His decision plays on his mind as he bids his goodbyes to his friends and family.