Graham Foy is a director and writer based in Toronto, Canada. His short film, August 22, This Year, was presented at Semaine de la Critique in 2020. In 2021, he participated in Next Step with the script for his first feature, The Maiden, which was presented at many international festivals including Venice, TIFF and New Directors / New Films. The film received two prizes in Venice and was named runner up for International Cinephile Society award for best debut of 2023.
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Through its Next Step programme, La Semaine de la Critique guides the short-film directors who were selected for the competition towards their first feature film. Next Step is a 5-day workshop held in France in December. During the workshop, the filmmakers have the opportunity to discuss their projects with international experts and tutors so that they may be advised on their scripts, to understand the reality of the industry and define the right development strategy. Furthermore, the workshop organises meetings with music composers to promote the directors’ attention towards music scoring. This year, three composers will share their experience and expertise during one-to-one consultations with each director, so as to guide them optimally in their artistic choices. In partnership with the Moulin d’Andé-Céci, Next Step is supported by the CNC and the SACEM.
