Allison Smith

I'm a contemporary visual artist, filmmaker and writer whose work is inspired by the wilderness, landscape and communities of Haida Gwaii and Southern Alberta - both of which I've called home. My experience is diverse. I'm trained in business management and public participation with over 7 years experience working with communities and listening to their stories. As a multidisciplinary artist, I'm able to combine my skills and experience to create films rooted in local communities in western Canada. My writing and film work explores stories of environmental restoration, art, mental health and culture. My recent films have been screened at the Banff Mountain Film Festival, the Skeena Wild Film Festival and Air Canada In-Flight Entertainment. I'm the co-founder of Braid Films.