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 witnessed her growth into the artist she is today: Queer, feminist, and a kombucha enthusiast.
Highly active in Ontario’s Francophone community, she is a member of Le Labo’s Programming Committee. 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” (Hair Censorship), which explores taboos surrounding female body hair, thanks to a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts.
Driven by a strong commitment to human rights and gender equality, Sophie aims to make an impact on her time through her projects. She firmly believes in the importance of storytelling as a catalyst for cultural change.
