Caroline Leaf, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Caroline Leaf

Canadian-American filmmaker and animator

Date of Birth: 12-Aug-1946

Place of Birth: Seattle, Washington, United States

Profession: screenwriter, animator, film director

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Caroline Leaf (born August 12, 1946 in Seattle, Washington) is a Canadian-American filmmaker, animator, director, producer, and tutor.
She has produced numerous short animated films and her work has been recognized worldwide.
She is best known as one of the pioneering filmmakers at the National Film Board of Canada (NFB).
She worked at the NFB from 1972-1991.
During that time, she created the sand animation and paint-on-glass animation techniques.
She also tried new hands-on techniques with 70mm Imax film.
Her work is often representational of Canadian culture and is narrative based.
Leaf now lives in London and is a tutor at The National Film and Television School.