Jaie Laplante is a Canadian- American screenwriter, actor and curator. [1] [2] [3]
Born in Alberta, Canada, Laplante's notable credits include co-screenwriter of Sugar, [4] [5] for which he received a nomination in the Best Adapted Screenplay category of the 2005 Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television's 25th Genie Awards, along with co-writers John Palmer and Todd Klinck. [6] As an actor, he appeared in Frisk, [7] directed by Todd Verow.
Laplante served as executive director and chief curator of Miami International Film Festival from 2010 to 2022. [8]
In 2022, Laplante was named artistic director for DOC NYC. [8]
Jaie Laplante is a Canadian- American screenwriter, actor and curator. [1] [2] [3]
Born in Alberta, Canada, Laplante's notable credits include co-screenwriter of Sugar, [4] [5] for which he received a nomination in the Best Adapted Screenplay category of the 2005 Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television's 25th Genie Awards, along with co-writers John Palmer and Todd Klinck. [6] As an actor, he appeared in Frisk, [7] directed by Todd Verow.
Laplante served as executive director and chief curator of Miami International Film Festival from 2010 to 2022. [8]
In 2022, Laplante was named artistic director for DOC NYC. [8]