Mary Lewis is a multifaceted creative force, boasting an impressive array of accomplishments as an actress, director, writer, and emerging producer. Her impressive resume includes a Genie Award for Best Dramatic Short Film for "When Ponds Freeze Over", which she not only wrote, directed, produced, and animated, but also appeared in.
In addition to this prestigious award, Mary has also received a Gemini Award for Best Dramatic Short Television Show for "Clothesline Patch". Her numerous accolades extend to multiple top awards in Canada and the US, including the TIFF Award for Best Short Film, the Vancouver International FF Award for Best Animated Film, the Vanguard Award from the Laguna Beach Film Festival, the Best Drama Award from the Cinequest Film Festival in California, the People's Choice Award from the Dawson City Film Festival, the Golden Sheaf Award from the Yorkton Film Festival, and the Best Screenplay Award from the Flicks International Film Festival.
As a freelancer, Mary works in all genres of film and television, while also continuing to write and direct her own films. Her dedication to her craft has earned her recognition, including the Artist of the Year Award in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador for 1999 and the Founder's Award from her high school in 2008, which is given to alumnae who have excelled in their fields.
Born in Kampala, Uganda, Mary is one of six children of Dr. John and Noreen Lewis. She was raised in St. John's, Newfoundland, and attended several esteemed educational institutions, including Mercy Convent, Holy Heart of Mary High School, the National Theatre School of Canada, Memorial University of Newfoundland, the Canadian Film Centre, and York MFA in Screenwriting.
