In Conversation with Hubert Davis

Hubert Davis has built a strong reputation in Canada’s documentary film scene as one of the most acclaimed contemporary directors of the genre. Davis’ directorial debut Hardwood was nominated for both an Academy Award® and an Emmy®, it explored the relationship between Hubert and his Harlem Globetrotter father Mel Davis. Hubert’s next project Aruba had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival and won the Grand Jury Prize at Palm Springs Film Festival. Hubert’s most recent feature documentary Giants of Africa which followed Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri, made its world premiere at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival. Hubert has directed commercials and short docs with clients such as Audi, Chevrolet, Coca-Cola, Ford, Gatorade, Nike and Pfizer. Hubert has consistently directed Cannes Lions winning work for Volkswagen Once More, Special Olympics Canada Sport, and HP's Rivolta, which followed notorious hacker Michael “Mafiaboy” Calce, and was the recipient of a Cannes Film Lion in 2017.