Bio

Hailing from Montreal, Canada, Bobby is a director and visual artist whose artistry is deeply rooted in a fervent passion for movement and dance. Her global journey with the esteemed Canadian company AP&A, where she has served as both visual director and board member, has shaped a distinctive creative vision—fusing kinetic energy with compelling visual narratives.

Her diverse portfolio encompasses advertising, audiovisual creations, short films, and stage projection designs. Recent credits include Uaque, a choreographic work by AP&A presented at the National Arts Centre (September 2024) and The Machine of Horizontal Dreams, by Pepa Ubera at Sadler's Wells East (October 2025). Her collaboration with artist Rose Katembo produced Interlude, a multi-screen film installation presented at the 2025 FIFA Festival at Usine C.

Her movie ‘6’58 Manifesto’ co-directed with Andrea Peña, premiered at the Venice Biennale in 2023. In 2024, she was nominated for Best Audio Visual Creation at Les Victoires de la Musique for Zaho de Sagazan’s La Symphonie des Éclairs, solidifying her status as an emerging talent to watch. Recognized by LBB Online as one of Canada’s top emerging directors, her work has garnered accolades from prestigious festivals, including the Independent Shorts Awards in LA and the Berlin Fashion Film Festival.

Currently based between London, UK, and Montreal, Bobby continues to push creative boundaries, collaborating on international projects across London, Paris, and Canada. She remains dedicated to bringing humanness and diversity to the forefront of her visual narratives.

Recognition

2026
Senza Futuro magazine

2025
Sadler’s Wells East - presentation of The Machine of Horizontal Dreams
Flanelle Magazine - Balat fashion story
The Menu (London) - Presentation of Mr. Munro + Q&A
IC3YMAG - Publication of Oklou and Pretty Girl portraits
FIFA 2025 at Usine C (Canada) - Presentation of Interlude
Naples Symphony - Presentation of UAQUE

2024
National Arts Centre (Canada) - Interdisciplinary interview for Uaque
Les Victoires de la Musique (France) - Nomination for La Symphonie des Éclairs
Bolton Film Festival - Nomination for Mr. Munro
48h Film - Judge

2023
6.58 Manifesto presented at the 2023 Venice Dance Biennale
Berlin Fashion Film Festival - Nomination for Mr. Munro
Mirada Cortada Film Festival - Nomination for Mr. Munro
Madrid Shorts Film Awards - Best Short Film awarded to Mr. Munro
Tokyo International Cinema Awards - Nomination for Mr. Munro
Independent Shorts Awards - Silver and Bronze at the in the categories: Best Web and New Media (Silver), Best Production Design (Silver), Best Experimental Short (Bronze), Best Sound Design (Bronze) for Mr. Munro
Berlin Indie Film Festival - Best Fashion Film award for Mr. Munro

Press

(ENG) LBB Online - Canada’s Top Emerging Directors
(ENG) One Point Four - From Osaka with Love Feature
(FR) Le Journal de Montréal - Entrevue avec Raphaël Gendron-Martin
(FR) Aux Quotidiens Canal M - Entrevue avec Hélène Denis
(ENG) LBB Online - You Are Loved