About

Lisa Rideout is an award-winning director who makes character-driven films focused on women who have forged their own paths outside of societal norms. She has directed content for NETFLIX, CRAVE, CBC and VICE. Lisa is currently directing and writing a three part documentary series about the Degrassi franchise alongside EP Carrie Mudd and Producer Erin Sharp at Peacock Alley. In 2023, with Banger Films and Corus Entertainment, Lisa directed, produced and wrote the documentary feature Sex with Sue about renowned sex expert Sue Johanson, which won the 2023 Canadian Screen Award for Best Documentary Program. She previously directed on Netflix’s series This is Pop with Banger Films. Her films have screened at numerous festivals worldwide and garnered multiple Oscar qualifying awards.

Lisa founded her production company Lifted Eyes Media in 2013. She has her MFA in Documentary Media from Ryerson University and her MA in Critical Media and Cultural Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS). Lisa is currently represented by Meridian.