About
Venn Diagram Films is a Nova Scotia-based production company dedicated to crafting compelling narratives and visual experiences that captivate, inspire, and provoke thought. Founded and led by Indigenous award-winning filmmaker Stephanie Joline and award-winning cinematographer Paul McCurdy.
Stephanie Joline www.stephaniejoline.com
Stephanie Joline is an award-winning Indigenous writer, director, and producer from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Her work spans multiple genres, with stories that provoke conversation, break boundaries, and are deeply rooted in inclusivity and feminism. She is best known for her directorial debut feature film, Night Blooms (2022) - a 1990s coming-of-age story showcased at TIFF Selects - Women of This Land (2024), a CBC documentary series exploring the cultural connections of Indigenous women in Atlantic Canada - And as a sketch director on This Hour Has 22 Minutes for its 32nd season, contributing to the legacy of Canada’s iconic comedy show.​ Her other credits include I Place You Into the Fire (2024), Warrior Up (2024) on APTN, Farm Crime (2023) on CBC Gem, Words Matter (2022) on CBC, Stream Me (2021) on Hollywood Suite, and Spirit Talker (2019) on APTN.
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Stephanie has been recognized with several honours, including a Canadian Screen Award for factual TV directing, TIFF’s Irving Avrich Award for emerging Canadian talent, and a nomination for the DGC Discovery Award. In 2024, she became the first director from Atlantic Canada selected for the Warner Bros. Discovery Access x Canadian Academy Directors Program.
She is an active member of The Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative, Women in Film and Television Atlantic, Screen Nova Scotia and the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television. She also contributes to the community by teaching film classes, mentoring emerging filmmakers and serving as the Directors’ Caucus Representative for DGC Maritimes.
Paul McCurdy www.paulmccurdy.com
Paul is an award-wining cinematographer with a multifaceted portfolio, including documentary, commercial, and feature narrative work. His ability to seamlessly merge diverse experiences and techniques makes him a sought-after collaborator in the world of visual storytelling.
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The award-winning feature film, 'Night Blooms,' showcased Paul's skill in crafting captivating visuals; it earned a nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography at the Nova Scotia Screen Awards in 2022. One of Paul's most remarkable achievements is having his work displayed in the prestigious Guggenheim rotunda, a testament to his ability to create visuals that transcend conventional boundaries.
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Paul's documentary credits include compelling projects like 'Farm Crime,' CBC's 'POV: Sickboy,' 'Drag Kids, 'Assholes: A Theory,' and 'Gun Killers' for the National Film Board (NFB). On the commercial front, Paul's roster of clients includes Intel, McDonald's, and Ford. His narrative work includes Red Bull, Discovery ID, History, CBC, and PBS.