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Connexion Artist-Run Centre is thrilled to officially introduce filmmaker Ry O’Toole as our current Artist-in-Residence. Throughout their residency, Ry will be utilizing our platform and resources to develop the in-process short film project, GRAVITY ASSIST, while engaging with the local arts community.
Ry O’Toole: Artist Bio (2024)
Ry O’Toole is a filmmaker based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, whose work has been showcased at various prestigious international and national film festivals, including the Cannes Film Festival (Telefilm Canada Not Short on Talent) and the Toronto International Film Festival. O’Toole’s practice is characterized by a non-traditional approach to storytelling, often exploring psychological landscapes and the fragility of human spaces.
Ry O’Toole holds a BA in Media Arts and Cultures from the University of New Brunswick and an MA in Media Studies (with a concentration in Film Form) from The New School in New York City. They’ve garnered support from organizations such as the Canada Council for the Arts, Telefilm Canada, and the province of New Brunswick and is currently in the post-production phase of a feature-length project, Further Than The Eye Can See, while continuing residency work with Connexion Artist-Run Centre to develop GRAVITY ASSIST.
Thank you to the New Brunswick Arts Board and the Government of New Brunswick for the support of this project.
