Ann Marie Fleming
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Ann Marie Fleming is an independent
Canadian
filmmaker, writer
, and visual artist who was born in Okinawa, in 1962, of Chinese
and Australia
n parentage. She has a B.A.
in English
(hon) from the University of British Columbia
, a B.F.A.
(diploma in animation) from the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design
and the Open University
, and a B.F.A. (interdisciplinary) from Simon Fraser University
.
She was a writer/director resident at the Canadian Film Centre
in Toronto
and an artist in residence
at the Akademie Schloss Solitude
in Stuttgart
and a graduate film advisor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She co-founded Global Mechanic, an animation/film/design production house, in Vancouver
. Ann Marie also happens to be the great-granddaughter of the legendary magician, acrobat and vaudeville performer Long Tack Sam
, and in 2003 completed a documentary film based on his life.
Independent film
An independent film, or indie film, is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced...
Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
filmmaker, writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
, and visual artist who was born in Okinawa, in 1962, of Chinese
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
and Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n parentage. She has a B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in English
English studies
English studies is an academic discipline that includes the study of literatures written in the English language , English linguistics English studies is an academic discipline that includes the study of literatures written in the English language (including literatures from the U.K., U.S.,...
(hon) from the University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia is a public research university. UBC’s two main campuses are situated in Vancouver and in Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley...
, a B.F.A.
Bachelor of Fine Arts
In the United States and Canada, the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, usually abbreviated BFA, is the standard undergraduate degree for students seeking a professional education in the visual or performing arts. In some countries such a degree is called a Bachelor of Creative Arts or BCA...
(diploma in animation) from the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design
Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design
Emily Carr University of Art and Design is a public post-secondary University located on Granville Island in Vancouver, BC, Canada...
and the Open University
Open University
The Open University is a distance learning and research university founded by Royal Charter in the United Kingdom...
, and a B.F.A. (interdisciplinary) from Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University is a Canadian public research university in British Columbia with its main campus on Burnaby Mountain in Burnaby, and satellite campuses in Vancouver and Surrey. The main campus in Burnaby, located from downtown Vancouver, was established in 1965 and has more than 34,000...
.
She was a writer/director resident at the Canadian Film Centre
Canadian Film Centre
The Canadian Film Centre is an advanced training institution for film, television and new media. Based in Toronto, Canada, CFC offers residents education, industry partnerships and production experience...
in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
and an artist in residence
Artist in residence
Artist-in-residence programs and other residency opportunities allow visiting artists to stay and work so that they may apply singular focus to their art practice....
at the Akademie Schloss Solitude
Akademie Schloss Solitude
The Akademie Schloss Solitude is a foundation under public law. The main aspect of the Akademie is to promote mainly younger, particularly gifted artists by means of residency fellowships and also by organizing events and exhibitions by its residents...
in Stuttgart
Stuttgart
Stuttgart is the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. The sixth-largest city in Germany, Stuttgart has a population of 600,038 while the metropolitan area has a population of 5.3 million ....
and a graduate film advisor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She co-founded Global Mechanic, an animation/film/design production house, in Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
. Ann Marie also happens to be the great-granddaughter of the legendary magician, acrobat and vaudeville performer Long Tack Sam
Long Tack Sam
Long Tack Sam, was a world renowned Chinese-born American magician, acrobat, and vaudeville performer.-Biography:Long Tack Sam, also known as Tack Sam Long and Sam Tack Long, was the stage name of performance artist Lung Te Shan. He was born in Wuqiao County, an area of Shandong Province in...
, and in 2003 completed a documentary film based on his life.
Filmography
- I Was a Child of Holocaust SurvivorsI Was a Child of Holocaust SurvivorsI Was a Child of Holocaust Survivors is a 2006 autobiographical graphic novel by Bernice Eisenstein and a 2010 animated adaptation of Eisenstein's book by Ann Marie Fleming...
(2010) - My Obscure Object of Desire (2006)
- The French Guy (2005)
- Room 710 (2005)
- The Magical Life of Long Tack SamLong Tack SamLong Tack Sam, was a world renowned Chinese-born American magician, acrobat, and vaudeville performer.-Biography:Long Tack Sam, also known as Tack Sam Long and Sam Tack Long, was the stage name of performance artist Lung Te Shan. He was born in Wuqiao County, an area of Shandong Province in...
(2003) - Blue Skies (a.k.a. Heart) (2002)
- Aguas de Março (2002)
- Lip Service: a mystery (2001)
- Hysterical: the musical (2000)
- One & Only (promo for NogginNick Jr.Nick Jr. was a programming block on the Nickelodeon television channel, seen on Nickelodeon weekday mornings. It was aimed at a preschool-age audience ages 6 and under. On September 28, 2009, Nick Jr. became its own official channel, replacing Noggin...
) (1999) - AMF's Tiresias (1998)
- I Used To Be (short film for NickelodeonNickelodeonNickelodeon is a US cable TV channel.Nickelodeon may also refer to:-In television:*Spinoffs of the Nickelodeon channel:** Nickelodeon Magazine, a children's magazine.** Nickelodeon Universe, an amusement park....
) (1998) - Great Expectations: not what you're thinking (1997)
- Automatic Writing (1996)
- Pleasure Film (Ahmed's Story) (1995)
- I Love My Work
- My Boyfriend Gave Me Peaches (1994)
- La Fabula della bella Familia auf du World (1993)
- Buckingham Palace (1993)
- It's Me, Again (1993)
- So Far So... (1992)
- Pioneers of X-Ray Technology (1991)
- New Shoes (1990)
- New Shoes: an interview in exactly 5 minutes (1990)
- You Take Care Now (1989)
- Waving (1987)
Awards
- Northampton Independent Film Festival
- Boston Underground Film FestivalBoston Underground Film FestivalThe Boston Underground Film Festival is an annual event held in the Boston, Massachusetts area that specializes in alternative film and video. The Boston Underground Film Festival, also known as BUFF, is the largest underground film festival in New England, spotlighting short films and feature...
- Ann Arbor Film FestivalAnn Arbor Film FestivalThe Ann Arbor Film Festival is an annual film festival held in Ann Arbor in the U.S. state of Michigan. Established in 1963, it is the third-oldest film festival in North America ; and the oldest experimental film festival...
- Northwest Film Festival
- San Diego Asian Film FestivalSan Diego Asian Film FestivalThe San Diego Asian Film Festival is an annual event organized by the San Diego Asian Film Foundation. The festival was first held in 2000 at the University of San Diego by the Asian American Journalists Association of San Diego.-Organization Overview:...
- Reel Asian Film Festival
- Toronto International Film FestivalToronto International Film FestivalThe Toronto International Film Festival is a publicly-attended film festival held each September in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In 2010, 339 films from 59 countries were screened at 32 screens in downtown Toronto venues...
(best Canadian short 3 time winner) - Vancouver Arts Award
- Victoria Film FestivalVictoria Film FestivalThe Victoria Film Festival is a publicly attended film festival in Victoria, British Columbia running for ten days in February. The festival shows both Canadian and international films and unreels 150 films with 55 Features on 6 screens around Victoria. It attracts a continually growing audience,...
documentary award