Born into a family of mountaineering engineers in Transcarpathia, a region within the former USSR, Anita Doron is a multifaceted individual who has made a significant impact in the world of film and storytelling.
As a writer, director, and story editor, Anita has had her work showcased at some of the most prestigious film festivals globally, including the Toronto International Film Festival, SXSW, and the International Film Festival Rotterdam.
Her screenplay for "The Lesser Blessed" received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay, while her most recent screenplay, "The Breadwinner", has garnered Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations.
Anita's work has not gone unnoticed, with her receiving nominations for an Annie Award, a Humanitas Prize, and a Canadian Screen Award for her outstanding screenplay.
In addition to her impressive film credentials, Anita is also a TED Fellow, an initiative that brings together visionary individuals from diverse backgrounds to collaborate and create positive change globally.
As part of her Fellowship, Anita is working on a sci-fi graphic novel, which will also be adapted for television, thanks to the support of the Guggenheim Foundation.
Furthermore, Anita is collaborating with Suleiman Bakhit, another TED Fellow and 2016 WEF Young Global Leader, to combat violent extremism through stories of heroism inspired by mythology and narratives of hope and tolerance.
Through her work, Anita continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide, solidifying her position as a trailblazing figure in the world of storytelling.
