Directing
Liv McNeil
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Directing
Credits
6 titles
Liv McNeil is an artist, filmmaker, and actor. In 2020, as a grade 9 student, Liv produced, shot, edited, and starred in a short film illustrating the effects of the COVID-19 lockdown on teens' mental health. This passion project, titled "Numb" hit a global nerve, reaching millions, and garnering Liv Film Festival awards and accolades from across the globe. This "gut punch" film thrust Liv to center stage, putting her in touch with many creative industry heavyweights. Sarah Polley, called "Numb" the "best film I've seen in 2020". Sarah then asked Liv to read for a part in her project "Women Talking". Liv jumped at the chance, landing the role of Neitje, a teenage girl who sketches her way ou…
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6.8A group of women in an isolated religious colony struggle to reconcile their faith with a series of sexual assaults committed by the colony's men.
Women Talking
2022
NRThis is just a generalization of the feeling of isolation, not my personal feelings, I for sure haven't been enjoying quarantine, but some have it worse. We have all been going through stuff right now, especially with Black Lives Matter, my struggles are in no way comparable to some things people are going though right now. this is my own experience, some are a whole lot worse than mine. I'm just showing what I know.
numb
2020
6.2An exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla, Liv McNeil’s documentary sparkles with an infectious enthusiasm for the magic of cinema. From visual moodboards to the creation of Graceland, this engaging short reveals the extraordinary craft behind the making of a dark fairytale.
The Making of Priscilla
2023
Film credits
2020s · 3 titles
6.8A group of women in an isolated religious colony struggle to reconcile their faith with a series of sexual assaults committed by the colony's men.
Women Talking
2022
NRThis is just a generalization of the feeling of isolation, not my personal feelings, I for sure haven't been enjoying quarantine, but some have it worse. We have all been going through stuff right now, especially with Black Lives Matter, my struggles are in no way comparable to some things people are going though right now. this is my own experience, some are a whole lot worse than mine. I'm just showing what I know.
numb
2020
6.2An exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla, Liv McNeil’s documentary sparkles with an infectious enthusiasm for the magic of cinema. From visual moodboards to the creation of Graceland, this engaging short reveals the extraordinary craft behind the making of a dark fairytale.
The Making of Priscilla
2023
Behind the camera
NRThis is just a generalization of the feeling of isolation, not my personal feelings, I for sure haven't been enjoying quarantine, but some have it worse. We have all been going through stuff right now, especially with Black Lives Matter, my struggles are in no way comparable to some things people are going though right now. this is my own experience, some are a whole lot worse than mine. I'm just showing what I know.
numb
2020
NRThis is just a generalization of the feeling of isolation, not my personal feelings, I for sure haven't been enjoying quarantine, but some have it worse. We have all been going through stuff right now, especially with Black Lives Matter, my struggles are in no way comparable to some things people are going though right now. this is my own experience, some are a whole lot worse than mine. I'm just showing what I know.
numb
2020
6.2An exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla, Liv McNeil’s documentary sparkles with an infectious enthusiasm for the magic of cinema. From visual moodboards to the creation of Graceland, this engaging short reveals the extraordinary craft behind the making of a dark fairytale.
The Making of Priscilla
2023