"Producing feature films for theatrical distribution has given me insight into all aspects of filmmaking - from script development and financing, to post production and delivery of the finished product to the distributor and the broadcaster."
Barbara Tranter
About Barbara
Barbara Tranter is a Gemini Award-winning independent filmmaker with degrees in Film Production and Cinema Studies from York, Simon Fraser, and USC. Her career spans TV, feature films, and documentaries, with hands-on experience in every stage of production. She also owned and operated two cinemas in New York and South Carolina.
Film Portfolio
Barbara Tranter has gained comprehensive filmmaking expertise through producing theatrical feature films, honing skills in communication, organization, crew management, and promotion. Her work in television and documentaries emphasizes social commentary and political satire. Embracing digital filmmaking, she champions budget-friendly, regionally based projects that reflect the growing accessibility and democratic spirit of independent cinema.
Awards & Recognition
Barbara Tranter’s career as an independent filmmaker is defined by critical acclaim and global recognition. She won the Gemini Award in 1988 for The Canadian Conspiracy, with works showcased at Cannes (Babyface, 1998) and Berlin (When Night Is Falling, 1996). Her documentary Artist on Fire won Best Canadian Documentary at TIFF in 1987, and Mr. Mayor aired on PBS in 2016. A Writers Guild of Canada member since 1997, Tranter continues shaping Canadian cinema with bold storytelling.