Norah Shapiro is a renowned Minneapolis-based filmmaker who has made a remarkable transition from a decade-long career as a public defender to the world of documentary filmmaking. With unwavering dedication, she has pursued her passion for storytelling, and her remarkable journey has been marked by numerous accolades and accomplishments.
Her feature film debut, Miss Tibet: Beauty in Exile, premiered at the prestigious 2014 DOC NYC Film Festival, and its subsequent screenings at various international film festivals, including the 2015 Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival, where it received the "Best Minnesota Made Feature Documentary" award, and SF DOCFEST, among others, have cemented her reputation as a talented filmmaker.
In addition to her solo projects, Norah has also co-directed Minnesota 13: From Grain to Glass, a documentary that sheds light on the untold story of Moonshine in Minnesota. She is currently working on several new projects, including a documentary about the recently solved 27-year-old abduction of Jacob Wetterling, a young Minnesota boy, and its far-reaching impact, as well as Killing Mookie, a film that explores the handling of a police killing of a young African American man by the Minneapolis Police Department and the media.
Throughout her career, Norah has received numerous awards and recognition, including the McKnight Filmmaking Fellowship in 2012 and funding awards from esteemed organizations such as the Jerome Foundation, the Minnesota State Arts Board, and the Minnesota Filmmakers Legacy Fund. Her freelance work has also been featured on Fusion.net, further solidifying her reputation as a skilled and accomplished filmmaker.
Norah's latest project, Time for Ilhan, is currently in the editing phase and has received funding awards from the Jerome Foundation and the Catapult Film Fund. With an anticipated completion date of early 2018, this project promises to be another milestone in Norah's illustrious career as a filmmaker.
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Norah Shapiro is a highly acclaimed Minneapolis-based filmmaker who has made a significant impact in the world of documentary filmmaking. Born and raised in Minneapolis, Norah pursued a career as a public defender for over a decade before leaving to pursue her passion for storytelling. Her remarkable journey has been marked by numerous accolades and accomplishments, including the premiere of her feature film debut, Miss Tibet: Beauty in Exile, at the 2014 DOC NYC Film Festival.
Throughout her career, Norah has received numerous awards and recognition, including the McKnight Filmmaking Fellowship in 2012 and funding awards from esteemed organizations such as the Jerome Foundation, the Minnesota State Arts Board, and the Minnesota Filmmakers Legacy Fund. Her freelance work has also been featured on Fusion.net, further solidifying her reputation as a skilled and accomplished filmmaker.
Norah is currently working on several new projects, including a documentary about the recently solved 27-year-old abduction of Jacob Wetterling, a young Minnesota boy, and its far-reaching impact, as well as Killing Mookie, a film that explores the handling of a police killing of a young African American man by the Minneapolis Police Department and the media. Her latest project, Time for Ilhan, is currently in the editing phase and has received funding awards from the Jerome Foundation and the Catapult Film Fund. With an anticipated completion date of early 2018, this project promises to be another milestone in Norah's illustrious career as a filmmaker.
