Ally Pankiw(/ˈpæŋkjuː/[1]) (born November 14, 1986[2]) is a Canadian film and television writer and director fromToronto,Ontario,[3]whose debut feature filmI Used to Be Funnypremiered in 2023.[4]
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Career
editPankiw began her career withPartizan Midi-Minuit,directing music videos for artists such asKira Isabella,Ralph,Muna,Janelle MonáeandArkells,[3]as well as making short films. Beginning in 2017 she directed the comedy web seriesTerrific WomenforCBC Gem,[5]as well as becoming a story editor on the television sitcomSchitt's Creek.[3]
She subsequently directed the entire first season ofMae Martin's semi-autobiographical comedy seriesFeel Good,[6]as well as episodes ofShrillandThe Great.[7]
In 2022, she was announced as co-creator withDan LevyofStanding By,an animated comedy series about a group of disgruntledguardian angels,forHulu.[7][8]
I Used to Be Funnypremiered at the 2023South by Southwestfestival,[9]and had its Canadian premiere at the 2023Inside Out Film and Video Festival.[4]She also directed "Joan Is Awful",a 2023 episode of the anthology seriesBlack Mirrorwhich starredAnnie MurphyandSalma Hayek.[10]
Lilith Fair,following theconcert tour of the same nameis slated to premiere on theCanadian Broadcasting Corporationschedule in 2025–2026.[11]
Awards
editShe received aCanadian Comedy Awardnomination for Best Direction in a Web Series at the18th Canadian Comedy Awardsin 2018, forTerrific Women.
AtInside Out,I Used to Be Funnywon the Audience Award for best narrative feature film.[12]
Personal life
editPankiw came out as queer in 2008.[13]She was in a relationship with Naomi McPherson of the bandMuna.[14][15]
References
edit- ^"Ally Pankiw on the Credit That Changed Her Life".IMDb.April 14, 2023.RetrievedMay 11,2024.
- ^"Ally Pankiw".IMDb.Retrieved2024-06-27.
- ^abcLyndsey Havens,"How Pitching ‘Weirder, More Queer Stuff’ Helped Ally Pankiw Direct MUNA’s ‘Silk Chiffon’ & More".Billboard,June 3, 2022.
- ^abRachel Ho,"Inside Out 2023: 'I Used to Be Funny' Signals the Arrival of Canada's Next Filmmaker to Watch".Exclaim!,May 31, 2023.
- ^Jordan Pinto,"Aircraft eyes an older demo with new digital series".Playback,July 13, 2017.
- ^Norman Wilner,[https://nowtoronto /movies/mae-martin-feel-good-netflix/"TV review: Feel Good is one of the year’s best shows".Now,March 14, 2020.
- ^abBreAnna Bell,"Dan Levy, Ally Pankiw Set Adult Animated Comedy ‘Standing By’ at Hulu".Variety,December 15, 2022.
- ^Bergenson, Samantha (2023-03-08)."28 Rising Female Filmmakers to Watch in 2023".Indie Wire.Retrieved2024-04-16.
- ^Jason Bailey,"‘I Used To Be Funny’ Review: Rachel Sennott Shines In A Narratively Tricky Seriocomic Drama (SXSW)".The Playlist,March 14, 2023.
- ^Abbey White,"Annie Murphy and ‘Black Mirror’ Director on “Joan Is Awful’s” Feminist Themes and “Spookily Timely” AI Story ".The Hollywood Reporter,June 19, 2023.
- ^Corcoran, Nina (2024-07-10)."Lilith Fair Documentary Announced With Sarah McLachlan, Erykah Badu, Bonnie Raitt, More".News.Pitchfork Media.Condé Nast.Retrieved2024-07-10.
- ^Valerie Complex,"InsideOut 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival Announces 2023 Award Winners".Deadline Hollywood,June 6, 2023.
- ^Bergeson, Samantha (2024-06-10)."Don't Expect a 'Coming Out' Movie from Queer 'I Used to Be Funny' Director Ally Pankiw Any Time Soon".Indiewire.Archived fromthe originalon 2024-06-11.Retrieved2024-06-27.
- ^Walker, Sophie L."MUNA on the genesis and success of" Silk Chiffon "| Interview".The Line of Best Fit.Retrieved2023-09-27.
- ^"Muna Are Holding Space For All Your Gay Feelings".MTV.Archived fromthe originalon August 10, 2022.Retrieved2023-09-27.
