About
Sarah Mackenzie (she/her) is a cultural producer, documentary filmmaker, and a media arts curator based in Tio'Tia:Ke/Montreal, working at the forefront of art, technology, and social good.
She is currently the Director of the MUTEK Forum, where she oversees the programming of the annual symposium on art and technology for the festival, as well as strategic partnerships.
Over the past decade, she has spearheaded culture projects for creative studios, brands, and media outlets. As an expert on culture, technology and digital art, Sarah is a regular speaker on these topics internationally, most recently at SXSW, Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF), AVA London, Future of Festivals Berlin, Art Basel and Water & Music’s Wavelength Summit.
Previously, she was the Director of Marketing at entertainment studio Gentilhomme and Head of Content for Red Bull Media House, where she spearheaded multiple documentaries and all unscripted content in Canada, from the artist profile series Queued Up to snowboard series Brothers McMorris.
She is currently the Director of the MUTEK Forum, where she oversees the programming of the annual symposium on art and technology for the festival, as well as strategic partnerships.
Over the past decade, she has spearheaded culture projects for creative studios, brands, and media outlets. As an expert on culture, technology and digital art, Sarah is a regular speaker on these topics internationally, most recently at SXSW, Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF), AVA London, Future of Festivals Berlin, Art Basel and Water & Music’s Wavelength Summit.
Previously, she was the Director of Marketing at entertainment studio Gentilhomme and Head of Content for Red Bull Media House, where she spearheaded multiple documentaries and all unscripted content in Canada, from the artist profile series Queued Up to snowboard series Brothers McMorris.
Sarah is also a key collaborator of Impostor Cities, Canada’s official representation at the 2021 Venice Biennale in Architecture.
Past and present clients include Red Bull, CHANEL, CBC Music, MUTEK, Coach, Listen Sound Agency, Asahi, eBay, C2 Montreal, Jigsaw Productions, What’s Really Good Studios, T B A Architecture & Design, Daily tous les jours, Red Bull Music Academy, Outside Music, and more.
Sarah’s work has been featured in The New York Times, CBC Music, Pitchfork, HYPEBEAST, designboom, and more.
Sarah also sits on the 2024 Polaris Music Prize jury.
She is available for freelance and work inquiries.
Get in touch at hello@smackenzie.ca
Past and present clients include Red Bull, CHANEL, CBC Music, MUTEK, Coach, Listen Sound Agency, Asahi, eBay, C2 Montreal, Jigsaw Productions, What’s Really Good Studios, T B A Architecture & Design, Daily tous les jours, Red Bull Music Academy, Outside Music, and more.
Sarah’s work has been featured in The New York Times, CBC Music, Pitchfork, HYPEBEAST, designboom, and more.
Sarah also sits on the 2024 Polaris Music Prize jury.
She is available for freelance and work inquiries.
Get in touch at hello@smackenzie.ca