Speaker Eric Bizzarri


Eric Bizzarri is an award-winning Canadian director and producer based in Toronto. Primarily interested in the nuances of human relationships, Eric's work investigates toxic masculinity, friendships and intimacy. Through his work, Eric explores the integral and challenging relationships young adolescents experience that define the rest of their lives. His films have been distributed by CBC, Super Channel, Revry and Amazon Prime (US, UK, Germany) as well as screened at notable film festivals such as the Toronto International Film Festival, Myrtle Beach International Film Festival, TIFF Next Wave, ME Film Festival, Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival, Whistler Film Festival and Canadian Film Fest.
Eric is the Co-Founder and CEO of the Future of Film Showcase, an annual film festival based in Toronto fostering the future of emerging Canadian filmmakers, entering its tenth year in 2023. He is a graduate of York University with a Bachelors Degree of Fine Arts in Film Production with Honors.
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