Movies by Stella Meghie

Stella Meghie's films are defined by a keen emotional acuity and a gift for capturing the nuanced rhythms of modern relationships. As a Canadian filmmaker with a growing international reputation, Meghie brings a thoughtful, visually elegant style to her explorations of love, family, and the complexities of identity. Meghie made a striking debut with her 2016 film Jean of the Joneses, a wry, perceptive comedy-drama that introduced her talent for crafting richly drawn characters and mining the humor and heartache of family dynamics. She went on to helm the 2017 young adult adaptation Everything, Everything, demonstrating a deft touch with intimate, character-driven narratives. Her 2019 film The Weekend further solidified Meghie's reputation, a sharply observed romantic drama that subverts expectations with its layered, empathetic approach. Most recently, Meghie's 2020 film The Photograph cemented her status as a filmmaker to watch, a lush, elegantly structured romantic drama that traces the intergenerational love stories of two Black families. Meghie's ability to balance atmospheric visual style with nuanced emotional storytelling has earned her acclaim, and she continues to bring a fresh, insightful perspective to the big screen.