About

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Place of birth:
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Ayana O'Shun

Overview

Born in Montreal, Ayana O’Shun (aka Tetchena Bellange) holds a degree in Cinema from the Université de Montréal. Her documentary Les Mains noires – Procès de l’esclave incendiaire (2010) was selected in over 40 national and international festivals. Ayana continued her directing career with the short fiction Lazyboy. and several short films, including the NFB documentary Médecins sans résidence. The film was the most viewed documentary on the NFB website for several weeks. A few years ago, Ayana was among the winners of “La Table de l’Histoire des Noirs de Montréal” for her advances in the arts. In addition, Ayana is one of the creators selected across Canada for the “Netflix Diversity of Voices” program. In 2022, her feature-length documentary Le Mythe de la femme noire denounces the stereotypes she herself has observed throughout her career. The film is widely distributed and wins the Magnus Isaacson Prize at RIDM 2022. Ayana O’Shun is also an actress who has appeared in some forty productions in film, television, theater and advertising. Whether behind or in front of the camera, this artist’s aim is to create powerful stories that promote connection between people and peoples, while breaking down barriers of gender or race.

Known for

Acting
2024 The Thawing of Ice Actor Régine Rousseau N/A
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2021 The Guide to the Perfect Family Actor Mother #5 60
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2019 Cassy Actor Maya 59
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2019 Le Monde Magique de Lorenzo Actor Aria N/A
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2017 Oscillations Actor Cousine N/A
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2016 The 3 L'il Pigs 2 Actor Christina 58
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2013 Le voleur de papillons Actor Esperance Muanu N/A
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2010 Black Hands: Trial of the Arsonist Slave Actor Angelique N/A
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2009 A Cargo to Africa Actor 'Belle Mort' 58
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2009 In Between/Entre deux Actor Leila N/A
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2006 1st Bite Actor Karaoke Singer 58
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Directing
2025 Father's Day Directing Director N/A
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2023 The Myth of the Black Woman Directing Director 58
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2012 Lazyboy Directing Director N/A
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2010 Black Hands: Trial of the Arsonist Slave Directing Director N/A
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2010 Doctors Without Residency Directing Director N/A
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Writing
2025 Father's Day Writing Writer N/A
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2023 The Myth of the Black Woman Writing Scenario Writer 58
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2010 Black Hands: Trial of the Arsonist Slave Writing Writer N/A
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2010 The Interview Writing Writer N/A
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Production
2025 Father's Day Production Producer N/A
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2023 The Myth of the Black Woman Production Producer 58
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2012 Lazyboy Production Executive Producer N/A
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