Paula Bourgie is a Montréal-born filmmaker and animator, whose character-driven work often lives at the intersection of drama, comedy and mystery. Her films focus on flawed and morally ambiguous protagonists – examining behaviour and idiosyncrasies. She is particularly interested in the odd and contradictory things we do to express and receive love, and the question of how to remain ourselves while also feeling like we belong to something bigger. Her precise and composed visual style and whimsical universes are anchored in themes of identity, family, secrets, lies and death. While always grounded in emotional truth, her filmic style is bold and colourful, constructing slightly heightened realities.