Caroline Leaf
Known for
Directing
Birthplace
Seattle, Washington, USA
Biography
Caroline Leaf (born August 12, 1946) is a legendary Canadian-American independent filmmaker, animator, and fine artist. She is globally renowned for pioneering fluid, handcrafted, "under-the-camera" animation techniques, primarily working with the National Film Board of Canada (NFB). Her work is celebrated for its emotional depth, psychological realism, and seamless visual transitions.
Best known work
The Street
1977
Two Sisters
1991
The Metamorphosis of Mr. Samsa
1978
The Owl Who Married a Goose: An Eskimo Legend
1974
Kate and Anna McGarrigle
1981
Interview
1979
I Met a Man
1991
Caroline Leaf Out on a Limb, Handcrafted Cinema
2010
Handcrafted Cinema
1997
The Magical Eye
1989Filmography
2010
Caroline Leaf Out on a Limb, Handcrafted Cinemaas Voice, Producer
2004
Suite for FreedomDirector
2004
SlaveryDirector, Animation, Writer
1998
Glove StoryThanks
1997
1995
Brain BattleDirector
1991
I Met a ManAnimation, Director
1991
Two SistersDirector, Animation, Script, Screenplay
1989
The Magical Eyeas Self
1986
A Dog's Tale: A Mexican ParableDirector, Writer
1986
1985
The Owl and the PussycatDirector, Producer, Writer
1983
PiesAnimation, Writer
1982
An Equal OpportunityDirector, Writer
1981
Kate and Anna McGarrigleas Self, Director, Editor
1979
InterviewDirector
1978
The Metamorphosis of Mr. SamsaDirector, Writer, Producer
1977
The StreetDirector, Animation
1974
The Owl Who Married a Goose: An Eskimo LegendDirector, Animation
1970
OrfeoDirector, Animation
1969
Sand or Peter and the WolfDirector