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Shannon Walsh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Theatre & Film at the University of British Columbia. A filmmaker and writer, her award-winning films explore themes such as labor rights, grief, and climate change. Her latest project, 'Adrianne & Castle' (2024), has been described by Indiewire as an 'exquisite' and 'intoxicating story.' Previous film 'Gig' (2021) was praised by Variety for its galvanizing and moving narrative, serving as a significant reality check on contemporary issues. Walsh's films have had theatrical releases and global broadcasts, being showcased at esteemed festivals including SXSW, IDFA, Hot Docs, and CPH:DOX. In 2023, she executive produced a feature documentary titled 'Physician Heal Thyself' directed by Alden Penner. With a focus on social justice and inequality, especially in South Africa, she has authored over 40 journal articles and book chapters, and co-edited the book 'Documentary Filmmaker’s Intuition' released in 2024. Walsh is also a co-director of the SSHRC Partnership Grant 'TRANSFORM: Engaging Youth in Social Change' and has been recognized as a Wall Scholar at the Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies since 2017, as well as a Guggenheim Fellow in 2020. In 2023, she received the Governor General’s Award for Visual Media Arts.
University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada
Teaching film and conducting research in social change and documentary filmmaking.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.