Finding Macpherson(2014)

Finding Macpherson is an animated documentary that traces filmmaker Martine Chartrand's decade-long journey to bring a Félix Leclerc song to life on screen. Using innovative painting-on-glass animation techniques, Chartrand crafted a portrait of the film's titular character through meticulous research and artistic vision. Serge Giguère's parallel documentary captures the creative process itself, offering an intimate look at how Chartrand developed her distinctive visual style and transformed musical inspiration into a fully realized animated work. The result is a layered exploration of artistic dedication and the unconventional methods behind independent filmmaking.