Lia Tarachansky is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, cinematographer, journalist, and educator with over 15 years of experience in nonfiction storytelling. Her work focuses on investigative journalism, human rights, and politically complex histories, often exploring themes of memory, identity, and power. Her films have screened internationally and have received numerous awards, including the Special Jury Award for Excellence in Journalism at the Sundance Film Festival. In addition to directing and producing, Lia works as a cinematographer, videographer, and editor. In 2026 she founded The Doc Doula, a consultancy where she collaborates with filmmakers as a story consultant and producer, helping shape impactful unscripted and documentary content from development through to distribution. She teaches film production and cinematography at the university level and is passionate about supporting emerging filmmakers and fostering thoughtful, ethical production practices. For more info, check out _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ 

Lia Tarachansky

Lia Tarachansky is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, cinematographer, journalist, and educator with over 15 years of experience in nonfiction storytelling. Her work focuses on investigative journalism, human rights, and politically complex histories, often exploring themes of memory, identity, and power. Her films have screened internationally and have received numerous awards, including the Special Jury Award for Excellence in Journalism at the Sundance Film Festival. In addition to directing and producing, Lia works as a cinematographer, videographer, and editor. In 2026 she founded The Doc Doula, a consultancy where she collaborates with filmmakers as a story consultant and producer, helping shape impactful unscripted and documentary content from development through to distribution. She teaches film production and cinematography at the university level and is passionate about supporting emerging filmmakers and fostering thoughtful, ethical production practices. For more info, check out _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ 

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Lia Tarachansky is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, cinematographer, journalist, and educator with over 15 years of experience in nonfiction storytelling. Her work focuses on investigative journalism, human rights, and politically complex histories, often exploring themes of memory, identity, and power. Her films have screened internationally and have received numerous awards, including the Special Jury Award for Excellence in Journalism at the Sundance Film Festival.
In addition to directing and producing, Lia works as a cinematographer, videographer, and editor. In 2026 she founded The Doc Doula, a consultancy where she collaborates with filmmakers as a story consultant and producer, helping shape impactful unscripted and documentary content from development through to distribution. She teaches film production and cinematography at the university level and is passionate about supporting emerging filmmakers and fostering thoughtful, ethical production practices. For more info, check out Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Hebrew (modern)
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Manager of Field Operations at CBC / Radio-Canada
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Led a 53-person team of video journalists and videographers, filming daily news and flagship investigative programs including The National, The Fifth Estate, and Marketplace. Directed operational strategy, workforce planning, and performance monitoring across complex compliance environments. Secured large grants for under-represented staff; developed and implemented new policies and workflows.
Broadcast Journalist / Video Correspondent at The Real News Network
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014
Led and contributed to investigative reporting as a video journalist; produced and reported for Israel/Palestine coverage, culminating in the Middle East contextual shorts and correspondent work (2009–2014).
Producer, Camera - Newsroom Staff at The Real News Network (Washington, D.C.)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Produced and shot newsroom content; contributed to daily and investigative coverage.
Commentator / Interviewer at Al Jazeera, CBC, TeleSUR
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Interviews and commentary on Israel-Palestine topics for multiple outlets.
Education Director at Morris Winchevsky School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2024
Directed secular Jewish education; developed a 100-page curriculum spanning 4000 years using decolonial and experiential methods; managed staff and organized community events for 100+ attendees; tripled student body via diverse marketing strategies.
Director, Camerawoman, and Editor at One Forest at a Time (Periphery Visions Lab, York University)
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Co-directed, served as Camerawoman, and edited this short film created by the Periphery Visions Lab at York University.
Co-Director at Ethnocracy: Israel’s African Refugees
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Co-directed this documentary; commissioned by Tele SUR TV; reached 45 million homes.
Director and Camerawoman at On the Side of the Road
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Directed and shot this short film; screened in over 20 countries and inspired a later concert by John Kamel Farah.
Co-Director at No One Knows How to Make a Revolution
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Co-directed this film; commissioned by BBC World, reaching 300 million homes.
Director, Camerawoman, and Editor at Catalogue d'Oiseau x / Vector Festival
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
An experimental short commissioned and premiered at Vector Festival (2021).

Education

PhD in Media Studies & Cinema at York University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Master's in Film Studies (Distinction) at Raindance Institute of Film, United Kingdom
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026
Bachelor's in Biomedical Science at University of Guelph
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026

Qualifications

Emergency First Aid Certified
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026
CPR & AED - Current Valid
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization