D.W. Waterson

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D.W. Waterson

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D.W. Waterson (they/them) is a Toronto-based, award-winning, non-binary/queer filmmaker and world-touring electronic music artist. D.W. is the creative force behind the 6 million-viewed, 40+ time award-winning digital series THAT’S MY DJ (Seasons 1-3). They have been DJing and throwing parties in the Toronto underground for ten years, and have opened for artists such as Peaches and Idris Elba. Waterson’s work has garnered a Canadian Screen Award Nomination, 5 Best Director awards as well as Noteable’s 2017 Director of the Year award. Named a Resident at the 2022 TIFF Filmmaker Lab, D.W. has completed their debut feature film BACKSPOT. Alongs...

Production

2017

Backspot

as Director

2018

The Hoof Lady

as Writer

2018

The Hoof Lady

as Director

2018

2017

Backspot

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2024

Backspot

as Director

2024

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as Producer

2024

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as Editor

2024

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