Sophie Dumesny is a multidisciplinary artist who enjoys experimenting with various media. Her curiosity and adventurous spirit guide her artistic exploration. Media art holds a special place in her work; she has been passionate about cinema since childhood.
Sophie wrote her first stories for her high school friends. Years later, she left the landscapes of her childhood to train as a cinematographer in northern France. There, she discovered what she had always been missing: a community passionate about stories and cinema.
With the power of collaboration, she produced her first music videos and short films. Passionate about storytelling, Sophie made her first films with the desire to convey ideas and emotions.
Several years ago, in search of her identity, Sophie immigrated to Toronto. It was in Canada that she discovered herself and developed the feminist orientation of her cinema. Ontario saw her grow into the artist she is today: Queer, feminist, and a kombucha enthusiast.
Very active in the Francophone community in Ontario, she is part of the Programming Committee of Le Labo. She is also a member of FRIC (Front des réalisateurs indépendants du Canada).
She is currently developing her first feature-length documentary, “La Censure du Poil,” which explores taboos surrounding female body hair, thanks to a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts.
With a strong commitment to human rights and gender equality, Sophie seeks to make an impact on her time through these projects. She firmly believes in the importance of storytelling as a catalyst for cultural change.
