Making documentaries that focus on interesting people to share their stories with audiences all over the world.
Lian Morrison is a filmmaker recognized for her documentary-driven storytelling and her ability to capture deeply human narratives with sensitivity. She holds a diploma in Filmmaking from the Prague Film School and a Bachelor of Arts from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Over the past 12 years, Lian has built a diverse and versatile body of work, taking on roles as director, cinematographer, editor, and producer across a wide range of documentary and television projects.
Her recent credits include Sing the World Better (Co-Director & Co-Writer), Oranges (Producer), CBC’s Canada’s a Drag (Director & Editor), CBC’s Set in Motion (Director & Cinematographer), and the award-winning documentaries Flight of the Fisherman and Behind Banana Vacuum. She also worked as a cinematographer on a restorative justice documentary in Miawpukek Mi’kamawey Mawi’omi and served as a field producer on Weather Files. Lian directed four pieces for CBC's Creator Network, following community-based artists and showcasing their creative processes and local impact.
Lian’s passion lies in amplifying underrepresented voices and fostering authentic expression, using film as a tool for connection, understanding, and social change.
Official Selection
Behind Banana Vacuum
Silver Wave Film Festival
Fredericton, NB
2019
Official Selection
Behind Banana Vacuum
Charlottetown Film Festival
Charlottetown. P.E.I.
2019
Official Selection
Behind Banana Vacuum
Chilliwack Independent Film Festival
Chilliwack, B.C.
2019
Music Film Award
Behind Banana Vacuum
Toronto Documentary Short Film Festival
Toronto
2019
Official Selection
Behind Banana Vacuum
The Adrian International Film Festival
Adrian
2019
Official Selection
Behind Banana Vacuum
The Bonavista Film Festival
Bonavista
2019
Official Selection
Behind Banana Vacuum
Bellingham Music Film Festival
Bellingham
2019
Official Selection
Behind Banana Vacuum
Calgary Underground Film Festival
Calgary
2019
Official Selection
Behind Banana Vacuum
Berlin Punk Film Festival
Berlin
2019
Best Short Documentary Finalist
Behind Banana Vacuum
Changing Face Film Festival
Sydney
Music NL Award
Behind Banana Vacuum
The Nickel Independent Film Festival
St. John's
Best Short Nominee
Flight of the Fisherman
Canada China Film Festival
Montreal, QC
Audience Choice Award
Flight of the Fisherman
The Smith Sound Film Festival
Carboner, NL
Emerging Filmmaker Award
Flight of the Fisherman
The Nickel Independent Film Festival
St. John's, NL
College
Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador
English
20042010
College
The Prague Film School
Editing
20122013
Birth Date
March 31, 1986
Birth City
Corner Brook, NL
Current City
St. John's, NL
Gender
Female
Making documentaries that focus on interesting people to share their stories with audiences all over the world.
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