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Jun 24, 2024 · Maria Govan fell in love with “set life” when she was just 15 years old. The passionate and award-winning director from the Bahamas knew she wanted to be a filmmaker from early on in her life. She is the first Bahamian filmmaker to direct an episode of an “international mainstream television show” (Eyewitness News) and […]
Director: Play the Devil. Maria Govan is known for Play the Devil (2016), Rain (2008) and Sisters.
- Director, Producer, Writer
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Oct 3, 2022 · Meet Maria Govan who directed episode 4 of 3 of 'Queen Sugar'. She shares the story of her sister Poppy who although she was diagnosed with down syndrome was such a guiding light in Maria’s...
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Maria Govan is a self-taught filmmaker from New Providence in the Bahamas. After working on sets in Hollywood she returned home and began making small guerilla-style local documentaries.
Maria Govan talks about her thought process when creating "Play The Devil" and how her... In a wide ranging discussion about creativity, filmmaking and writing.
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- 1995
- 10th Year Seniors
A woman of Greek, Scottish and Bahamian descent, Maria Govan’s creative voice is deeply rooted in a dialogue with her home, the Bahamas. Self taught, her film education began with making small guerilla-style local documentaries about her native Bahamas.
Apr 13, 2016 · IFF Panama: Maria Govan on Understanding Violence, Trinidad’s Jab Devil Dance and ‘Thriving’ Film Scene (EXCLUSIVE) ‘Play the Devil’s’ director talks about the 2016 Panama Fest Primera Mirada...
