Deanne Foley is a multifaceted Canadian creative force, distinguished as a feature film and television director and writer of remarkable talent and skill.
She is most notable for her critically acclaimed feature film, An Audience Of Chairs, which garnered widespread recognition and accolades, including four prestigious awards at the FIN: Atlantic International Film Festival in 2018, specifically Best Director and Best Picture.
Foley's sophomore feature, Relative Happiness, received a nomination for Best Picture at the 2015 Directors Guild of Canada Awards, as well as the Borsos Best Canadian Feature at the Whistler Film Festival.
Her debut feature film, Beat Down, earned three nominations for the Canadian Comedy Awards, including Best Direction, a testament to her impressive directorial abilities.
In addition to her feature film work, Foley has also demonstrated her versatility as a television director, having worked on the CBC's one-hour drama series Republic of Doyle, and most recently, directing the Lifetime made-for-television movie Christmas Reservations, starring Melissa Joan Hart, on location in the United States.
As a member of the Directors Guild of Canada and the Writers Guild of Canada, Foley is a respected and accomplished professional in her field.
Her numerous achievements have been recognized with several awards and nominations, including the BMO Artist of the Year award from Arts NL in 2015, a testament to her outstanding contributions to the world of Canadian cinema.
