Deepa Mehta

Hamilton-Mehta Productions is a Toronto-based independent film production company. Its co-founder is Deepa Mehta, an internationally acclaimed Indo-Canadian director. Her most notable work is the Elements trilogy (Earth, Fire, and Water), which tells stories about issues of social reform in the Indian subcontinent. Known for directing politically charged films that explore the human condition, Deepa Mehta’s career spans nearly 5 decades. She is the recipient of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement, and her films have been featured across the world including the Toronto International Film Festival. Most recently, she won the Canadian Screen Award – Direction in 2021 for her film Funny Boy.