D.W. Waterson

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Known For Director

Gender Other

D.W. Waterson

Biography

D.W. Waterson (they/them) is a Toronto-based, award-winning, non-binary/queer filmmaker and world-touring electronic music artist. D.W. is the creative force behind the 6 million-viewed, 40+ time award-winning digital series THAT’S MY DJ (Seasons 1-3). They have been DJing and throwing parties in the Toronto underground for ten years, and have opened for artists such as Peaches and Idris Elba. Waterson’s work has garnered a Canadian Screen Award Nomination, 5 Best Director awards as well as Noteable’s 2017 Director of the Year award. Named a Resident at the 2022 TIFF Filmmaker Lab, D.W. has completed their debut feature film BACKSPOT. Alongside directing and producing, D.W. also created original electronic tracks to accompany the film.

Known For

Director

2024
Backspot

as Director

2018
The Hoof Lady

as Director

2017
Backspot

as Director

Writer

2024
Backspot

as Story

2018
The Hoof Lady

as Writer

2017
Backspot

as Writer

Sound

2018
The Hoof Lady

as Music

Producer

2024
Backspot

as Producer

Editor

2024
Backspot

as Editor