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Mitra Sen
Mitra is a graduate of York University's Film Production program and the University of Toronto. Upon graduation, Mitra became the Assistant Director of the critically acclaimed CBC series Degrassi Junior High. Her first independent production, 'just a little red dot…', is a docu-drama which empowers children to challenge racism and shares the message of respect between people of all backgrounds.
The film received 12 international awards including the Most Popular Film at the Chicago Children's International Film Festival. 'just a little red dot…' was been invited to over 35 film festivals including Roger Ebert's Film Festival. Mitra's production, The Peace Tree, has received 11 international awards including the Liv Ullmann Peace Prize and was invited to 40 film festivals including Tribeca. The film triggered the creation of Peace Trees internationally and the proclamation of Peace Tree Day on June 1st by Mayor David Miller in the City of Toronto and other cities. The film has also inspired the creation of the Peace Tree Ambassadors Network, a group of young people dedicated to promoting and inspiring each other to find innovative ways to create peace and celebrate diversity TOGETHER! Mitra is presently in development on a feature entitled Cinnamon Shades which also focuses on peace and diversity.
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