Lorna Kirk

Lorna Kirk has been immersed in film and television - as a director, field producer, researcher and editor - since earning her Master's degree in Documentary Film from the University of Manchester, England in 1999. Her award-winning film A Little Bit of Freedom screened at the 53rd Cannes International Film Festival as part of the Kodak Emerging Filmmaker Showcase. A Little Bit of Freedom was also recognized by the International Documentary Association in Los Angeles with its David L. Wolper Award and was screened at dozens of film festivals around the world. Lorna is a multi- talented filmmaker who has also worked as a writer, researcher and editor of documentary programs. Lorna's director and field producer credits include the documentary series Tasty Planet / Cooking Metropolis (BBC 1); Forensic Firsts Season 1 and Season 2 (Smithsonian Channel); the Gemini Award wining series Canada's Super Speller (CBC) and Street Cents (CBC).