Sarah Abbott

Sarah Abbott (born 1969) is a Canadian filmmaker and artist known for her work in gender and First Nations specific films. She graduated from Queen's University with a major in Film Studies and Drama and received her Master of Fine Arts degree for Art Video from Syracuse University. Currently pursuing a doctorate at Royal Roads University for Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Abbott has been involved in the film-making industry for over 20 years. She has received numerous awards for her work, including the 'Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor’s Arts Award for Arts and Learning' in 2012. Abbott was a founding individual involved in the creation of Mispon, an indigenous film festival held in Regina, Saskatchewan.More