Lisa to direct and write three part documentary series on Degrassi alongside EP Carrie Mudd and Producer Erin Sharp at Peacock Alley. Anticipated release 2024.
https://variety.com/2023/tv/global/degrassi-documentary-wildbrain-1235824258/
Coming Soon.
The feature documentary, Sex with Sue explores the prolific career of sex educator and television personality Sue Johanson, and in doing so reveals the unexpected and exciting ways her legacy lives on today.
Written, Directed, Produced: Lisa Rideout
Produced by: Banger Films for Corus Entertainment
SELECT FILM FESTIVALS & AWARDS:
2023 Canadian Screen Award, Best Documentary Program
2023 Raindance Documentary Film Festival, In Competition
2023 Doc Edge, In Competition
2023 Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, In Competition
2023 Rhode Island International Film Festival
2023 Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival
Sex with Sue Trailer
What Can a Song Do? delves into the relationship between protest and music, questioning the role of music in social change.
Spanning decades and moving across various genres, the episode focuses on eight popular protest songs, featuring interviews and songs by Chuck D (Public Enemy), Hozier, A Tribe Called Red, Milck, Allison Wolfe (Riot Grrrl), Billy Bragg, Arlo Guthrie and Billie Holiday.
Directed by: Lisa Rideout
Produced by: Banger Films for Netflix and Bell Media.
Released 2021.
Opening the doors to Toronto’s oldest cross-dressing stores, viewers get a glimpse into the colourful lives of its customers and their tender relationships with the eccentric storeowner, revealing the store continues to play a vital role for Toronto’s cross-dressing community.
Director, Writer, Co-Producer: Lisa Rideout
Co-Production: Lifted Eyes Media, Clique Pictures, Bell Media (Bravofactual)
AWARDS & NOMINATIONS
2018 Canadian Screen Awards AWARD: Best Short Documentary
2018: All Shorts Irvington Film Festival, AWARD: Best Documentary
2017 Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival AWARD: Winner Grand Prize, Alternative Spirit Award (Documentary)
2017 Austin Film Festival, Finalist Best Documentary Short
2017 St. Louis International Film Festival, Finalist Best Documentary Short
FESTIVAL INFORMATION
2018: Christie Pits Film Festival
2018: Women in Film Showcase, Toronto, Canada
2018: All Shorts Irvington Film Festival, NY, US
2018: Mix NYC, NYC US
2018: Bechdel Film Festival, Houston, Texas, US
2018: Reel Out Queer Film + Video Festival, Kingston, Canada
2018: Seattle Transgender Film Festival, Seattle, US
2018: Women in Film Festival, Muskoka, Canada
2017 Austin Film Festival, Official Competition, Austin, US
2017 St. Louis International Film Festival, Official Competition, St. Louis, US
2017 Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival, Chicago, US
2017 Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival, Official Competition, Rhode Island, US,
2017 Female Eye Film Festival, Toronto, Canada
2017 Hot Docs International Documentary Film Festival, Toronto, Canada
After a decade as a sex worker, Iman attempts to pursue her dream of becoming a social worker to help her fellow transgender community members. As she explores the option of going back to college, One Leg In, One Leg Out delves into the tension between having a lifelong dream and the realities of paying your bills.
Director, Writer, Co-Producer: Lisa Rideout
Co-Production: Lifted Eyes Media, Clique Pictures, CBC
AWARDS & NOMINATIONS
2019 AWARD Best Documentary Short, Brooklyn Film Festival
2018 AWARD Best Documentary Short, LA Film Festival
2018 AWARD: Winner Grand Prize, Alternative Spirit Award (Documentary), Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival
2018: NOMINEE Yorkton Film Festival, Best Short Non Fiction, Best Non Fiction Director
FESTIVAL INFORMATION
2019 Brooklyn Film Festival
2019 Breakthroughs Film Festival
2019 Canadian Film Festival
2019 Dawson City Film Festival
2018 Austin Film Festival
2018 LA Film Festival
2018 Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival, Official Competition
2018 Yorkton Film Festival
This modern take on the “how to video” features Leah Lavergne and her handmade pipe company High Noon. Focusing on the theme from nothing to something, this piece draws parallels between the process of creating a pipe, building a business and the trajectory of the cannabis industry. High Noon is part one of a three part mini branded content series for VICE and Van der Pop
Act Three is a film about well-known transgender activist Susan Gapka. By exploring her tumultuous childhood and the ten years she spent homeless in Toronto, the film examines what has motivated Susan to dedicate her life to her campaign for social justice while following Susan in her current journey as she tries to make peace with her past mistakes.
Director, Writer, Co-Producer: Lisa Rideout
Co-Production: Lifted Eyes Media, Clique Pictures
For VICE, Circle K partnership. In this micro series, we look at the craving phenomenon with a human and personal angle. We investigate real people’s cravings. The weirdest, the simplest, the complex and the obvious.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BviCzYpgoU1/
Branded Content- Rupi’s poetry was the source of inspiration, using a plain white background and simple line drawings to mimic the visual style in Milk and Honey.
His Nose, Her Eyes, Whose Face? combines stop motion and interviews to begin a conversation about the complexities of being mixed race.
Being half of one thing and half of something else means you are not enough of either – a confusing and unsettling place to navigate. Inspired by the director’s personal experience, His Nose, Her Eyes, Whose Face? questions who has the power to influence how you define yourself when determining your identity is a deeply personal journey.
Director, Writer, Co-Producer: Lisa Rideout
Co-Production: Lifted Eyes Media, CBC
Distribution: CBC Short Docs
Branded Content- Amanda lives with her mother, due to an intellectual disability. Thanks to the non- profit organization Raising the Roof, she will be moving into her own home. Family Colours provides a glimpse into the week leading up to her move in, which is filled with uncertainty and love.
