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Clarke Mackey has worked as a director, cinematographer, editor, producer or writer on over 50 film, television and new media projects. Many have won awards and critical acclaim. In the late '80s Mackey directed several episodes of the original Degrassi Junior High series. His other credits include Festival Express (cinematographer, 1970-2004), The Only Thing You Know (Producer-Director, 1971), Taking Care (Producer-Director, 1987), Dance on the Edge (Producer-Director, 1995), Memory Palace web site (producer-designer, 1998), and Disrobing the Emperor (Producer-Director, 2000). Mackey is currently writing the screenplay for King Blue, his next feature. He teaches courses in advanced production, acting and directing, screenwriting, culture and technology, and documentary. Mackey has also done extensive research into community arts and vernacular culture. He is currently compiling his research into a book/DVD publication to be called The Vernacular Imagination: Grassroots Cultures in the Post-Digital Age. Clarke is the founder and director of Cinema Kingston, a monthly screening series that brings independent films from around the world to Kingston. He is also a programmer and board member for the Kingston Canadian Film Festival.
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