Watch Her Voices: The Studio D Story, part of the NFB Pioneers Series by Lucia Piccinni (2007)

From 1974-1996, Studio D produced over 140 films, most short documentaries but also some animated shorts and one feature length drama. It innovated the development of the “quilt film” : 1-5 minute long films stitched together into an immersive experience of feminist expression. Such experiments allowed for wider participation across the country, drawing more women into filmmaking at a time when they were severely under-represented. You can download a database of all Studio D films here, including their official NFB entry and streaming link. More details on creative personnel, themes, and historical contexts can be found on the Data Visualization section.