bio.

      

Lindsay MacKay is a Canadian writer/director. Her most recent film, CLEAR BLUE, and thesis film for The American Film Institute, screened at over 25 film festivals including, SXSW, AFI Fest, and Palm Springs International ShortsFest, Camerimage, amongst others and was the recipient of a College Television Award (aka Student Emmy). While at AFI Lindsay was awarded the prestigious Franklin J. Schaffner Fellow Award, Richard P. Rogers Spirit of Excellence Award and Mary Pickford Endowment for academic achievement and acknowledgment of her talent as a director. Lindsay is currently working as a music video director having directed videos for Tomas Barfod, Snailhouse, teasers for Diamond Rings upcoming album and was recognised as a Top Ten finalist in the Moby / Saatchi & Saatchi music video contest. She currently lives in Los Angeles where she is developing two features WET BUM, which was named a Top 10 Finalist in the Zoetrope Screenwriting Competition and a feature length version of CLEAR BLUE as well as a TV series called BELLRINGERS. She has gained representation from Anonymous Content as a Writer/Director.

Album Teaser # 4 for Diamond Rings

Album Teaser # 5 for Diamond Rings

Album Teaser #3 for Diamond Rings

Album Teaser #2 For Diamond Rings

Album Teaser #1 for Diamond Rings

Tomas Barfod - Came To Party

Director: Lindsay MacKay
Cinematographer: Pawel Pogorzelski
Editor: David James Findlay
Online Editor: Barry Potter
Colourist: Jason Zukowski

Thanks To:
Leeor Brown
Friends of Friends
All the wonderful dancers!!

contact.

lindsmackay@gmail.com

press.

Moby’s ‘Destroyed Deluxe’ to Feature Music Video Challenge Finalists

Lindsay’s ‘Be the One’ video to be included on Moby’s DVD.

Clear Blue @ Palm Springs ShortFest (TWITCH FILM)

by Michael Guillen, July 10, 2011
by Michael Guillen, July 9, 2011
By Dominic Mercurio, July 9th, 2011

Clear Blue Review (ION CINEMA)

by Shaun Burke

Clear Blue @ SXSW (INTERVIEW MAGAZINE)

By Durga Chew-Bose

Clear Blue @ SXSW (THE AUSTIN CHRONICLE)

By Wells Dunbar

Clear Blue @ SXSW (INSIDE PULSE)

By Robert Saucedo

Clear Blue @ SXSW (COLLEGE MOVIE REVIEW)

By Katie Scott

Clear Blue @ SXSW (TWITCH FILM)

By Peter Martin

Clear Blue @ SXSW (TORONTO SCREEN SHOTS)

by James McNally on March 8, 2011

Clear Blue @ SXSW (SOUND ON SIGHT ARTICLE) 

SXSW 2011: ‘Clear Blue’ Trailer
Posted by Alice Gray on Mar 7th, 2011

current projects.

WET BUM:

Synopsis:
Sam, a self-conscious 14-year-old girl, is forced by her mother to work as a cleaning woman in a small town’s nursing home. Balancing a summer job and growing feelings for her swim instructor, Sam is left without patience for the elderly residents whose rooms she cleans.  As the summer days pass, Sam learns about growing up… and growing old.

Recognition:
Wet Bum was a Top Ten Finalist in the Zoetrope Screenwriting contest - Francis Ford Coppola’s competition where there are over 2500 applicants each year.

CLEAR BLUE (feature):

I’m currently working on the 2nd draft of the feature version of Clear Blue.

Clear Blue

Written/Directed by: Lindsay MacKay

AWARDS & HONORS:
• WINNER – 2ND PLACE CTA AWARD (aka Student Emmy) presented by THE ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS AND SCIENCES FOUNDATION: 32nd College Television Awards (2011)
• WINNER - BEST SHORT FILM: Hollywood Film Festival (2011)
• WINNER - STUDENT FILM AWARD: Hamptons International Film Festival (2011)
• WINNER - SILVER MEDAL: Park City International Film Music Festival (2011)
• WINNER - BEST DIRECTOR, SHORT FILM: Topanga Film Festival (2011)
• HONORABLE MENTION - Atlanta Film Festival (2011)
• HONORABLE MENTION - Athens International Film and Video Festival (2011)
• JURY SELECTED - AFI Conservatory: Thesis Showcase (2011)
• Recipient of Bridges/Larson Grant
• Recipient of Kodak – Eastman Scholarship (Gold)

FILM FESTIVALS:

• Official Selection - SXSW Film Festival (2011)
• Official Selection - AFI Fest (2011)
• Official Selection - Palm Springs International ShortFest (2011)
• Official Selection - Plus Camerimage Festival (2010), Student Etudes Competition
• Official Selection - Moscow International Film Festival (2011)
• Official Selection - Rooftop Films: Summer Series, NYC (2011)
• Official Selection - Athens International Film and Video Festival, Ohio (2011)
• Official Selection - Athens International Film Festival, Greece (2011)
• Official Selection - Atlanta Film Festival (2011)
• Official Selection - CineGear Expo: Film Series (2011)
• Official Selection - Park City International Film Music Festival (2011)
• Official Selection - Topanga Film Festival (2011)
• Official Selection - Starz Denver Film Festival (2011)
• Official Selection - Indianapolis International Film Festival (2011)
• Official Selection - Savannah Film Festival (2011)
• Official Selection - Calgary International Film Festival (2011)
• Official Selection - Philadelphia International Film Festival (2011)
• Official Selection - Hollywood Film Festival & Awards (2011)
• Official Selection - Hamptons International Film Festival (2011)
• Official Selection - Whistler Film Festival (2011)

Filur - Live & Learn (feat. Matt Kolstrup) (Official Video)

This is a music video that I made with the very talented cinematographer, Mattias Troelstrup!

LM Reel 2010

A collection of clips from my work over the years.

bio.

      

Lindsay MacKay is a Canadian writer/director. Her most recent film, CLEAR BLUE, and thesis film for The American Film Institute, screened at over 25 film festivals including, SXSW, AFI Fest, and Palm Springs International ShortsFest, Camerimage, amongst others and was the recipient of a College Television Award (aka Student Emmy). While at AFI Lindsay was awarded the prestigious Franklin J. Schaffner Fellow Award, Richard P. Rogers Spirit of Excellence Award and Mary Pickford Endowment for academic achievement and acknowledgment of her talent as a director. Lindsay is currently working as a music video director having directed videos for Tomas Barfod, Snailhouse, teasers for Diamond Rings upcoming album and was recognised as a Top Ten finalist in the Moby / Saatchi & Saatchi music video contest. She currently lives in Los Angeles where she is developing two features WET BUM, which was named a Top 10 Finalist in the Zoetrope Screenwriting Competition and a feature length version of CLEAR BLUE as well as a TV series called BELLRINGERS. She has gained representation from Anonymous Content as a Writer/Director.

Album Teaser # 4 for Diamond Rings

Album Teaser # 5 for Diamond Rings

Album Teaser #3 for Diamond Rings

Album Teaser #2 For Diamond Rings

Album Teaser #1 for Diamond Rings

Tomas Barfod - Came To Party

Director: Lindsay MacKay
Cinematographer: Pawel Pogorzelski
Editor: David James Findlay
Online Editor: Barry Potter
Colourist: Jason Zukowski

Thanks To:
Leeor Brown
Friends of Friends
All the wonderful dancers!!

contact.

lindsmackay@gmail.com

press.

Moby’s ‘Destroyed Deluxe’ to Feature Music Video Challenge Finalists

Lindsay’s ‘Be the One’ video to be included on Moby’s DVD.

Clear Blue @ Palm Springs ShortFest (TWITCH FILM)

by Michael Guillen, July 10, 2011
by Michael Guillen, July 9, 2011
By Dominic Mercurio, July 9th, 2011

Clear Blue Review (ION CINEMA)

by Shaun Burke

Clear Blue @ SXSW (INTERVIEW MAGAZINE)

By Durga Chew-Bose

Clear Blue @ SXSW (THE AUSTIN CHRONICLE)

By Wells Dunbar

Clear Blue @ SXSW (INSIDE PULSE)

By Robert Saucedo

Clear Blue @ SXSW (COLLEGE MOVIE REVIEW)

By Katie Scott

Clear Blue @ SXSW (TWITCH FILM)

By Peter Martin

Clear Blue @ SXSW (TORONTO SCREEN SHOTS)

by James McNally on March 8, 2011

Clear Blue @ SXSW (SOUND ON SIGHT ARTICLE) 

SXSW 2011: ‘Clear Blue’ Trailer
Posted by Alice Gray on Mar 7th, 2011

current projects.

WET BUM:

Synopsis:
Sam, a self-conscious 14-year-old girl, is forced by her mother to work as a cleaning woman in a small town’s nursing home. Balancing a summer job and growing feelings for her swim instructor, Sam is left without patience for the elderly residents whose rooms she cleans.  As the summer days pass, Sam learns about growing up… and growing old.

Recognition:
Wet Bum was a Top Ten Finalist in the Zoetrope Screenwriting contest - Francis Ford Coppola’s competition where there are over 2500 applicants each year.

CLEAR BLUE (feature):

I’m currently working on the 2nd draft of the feature version of Clear Blue.

Clear Blue

Written/Directed by: Lindsay MacKay

AWARDS & HONORS:
• WINNER – 2ND PLACE CTA AWARD (aka Student Emmy) presented by THE ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS AND SCIENCES FOUNDATION: 32nd College Television Awards (2011)
• WINNER - BEST SHORT FILM: Hollywood Film Festival (2011)
• WINNER - STUDENT FILM AWARD: Hamptons International Film Festival (2011)
• WINNER - SILVER MEDAL: Park City International Film Music Festival (2011)
• WINNER - BEST DIRECTOR, SHORT FILM: Topanga Film Festival (2011)
• HONORABLE MENTION - Atlanta Film Festival (2011)
• HONORABLE MENTION - Athens International Film and Video Festival (2011)
• JURY SELECTED - AFI Conservatory: Thesis Showcase (2011)
• Recipient of Bridges/Larson Grant
• Recipient of Kodak – Eastman Scholarship (Gold)

FILM FESTIVALS:

• Official Selection - SXSW Film Festival (2011)
• Official Selection - AFI Fest (2011)
• Official Selection - Palm Springs International ShortFest (2011)
• Official Selection - Plus Camerimage Festival (2010), Student Etudes Competition
• Official Selection - Moscow International Film Festival (2011)
• Official Selection - Rooftop Films: Summer Series, NYC (2011)
• Official Selection - Athens International Film and Video Festival, Ohio (2011)
• Official Selection - Athens International Film Festival, Greece (2011)
• Official Selection - Atlanta Film Festival (2011)
• Official Selection - CineGear Expo: Film Series (2011)
• Official Selection - Park City International Film Music Festival (2011)
• Official Selection - Topanga Film Festival (2011)
• Official Selection - Starz Denver Film Festival (2011)
• Official Selection - Indianapolis International Film Festival (2011)
• Official Selection - Savannah Film Festival (2011)
• Official Selection - Calgary International Film Festival (2011)
• Official Selection - Philadelphia International Film Festival (2011)
• Official Selection - Hollywood Film Festival & Awards (2011)
• Official Selection - Hamptons International Film Festival (2011)
• Official Selection - Whistler Film Festival (2011)

Filur - Live & Learn (feat. Matt Kolstrup) (Official Video)

This is a music video that I made with the very talented cinematographer, Mattias Troelstrup!

LM Reel 2010

A collection of clips from my work over the years.

bio.
contact.
press.
current projects.

About:

Writer/Director
Lindsay MacKay is a Canadian writer/director living in Los Angeles. Her most recent film, CLEAR BLUE, her thesis film from The American Film institute, is currently on the festival circuit, having already been selected to screen at Camerimage, SXSW, AFI Fest, and Palm Springs International ShortsFest, amongst others and is the recipient of a College Television Award (aka Student Emmy). While at AFI Lindsay was awarded the prestigious Franklin J. Schaffner Fellow Award, Richard P. Rogers Spirit of Excellence Award and Mary Pickford Endowment for academic achievement and acknowledgment of her talent as a director. Lindsay is currently developing two features WET BUM, which was named a Top 10 Finalist in the Zoetrope Screenwriting Competition and a feature length version of CLEAR BLUE. She's also gained representation from Anonymous Content as a Writer/Director.

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