Jean-Francois Caissy

Jean-François Caissy (born September 15, 1977) is a Canadian documentary filmmaker from Quebec.

Originally from Carleton-sur-Mer, he trained as a photographer before making films. In addition to his films he has also exhibited as a video artist, and worked in the sound department on Denis Côté's films Wilcox and Social Hygiene (Hygiène sociale).

Filmography Mating Season (La Saison des amours) – 2005 Journey's End (La Belle Visite) – 2010 Guidelines (La marche à suivre) – 2014 First Stripes (Premières armes) – 2018 Kindergarten (Jardin d'enfants) - 2025

Awards Award Year Category Work Result Ref(s) Genie Awards 31st Genie Awards Best Feature Length Documentary Journey's End (La Belle Visite) Jutra Awards 13th Jutra Awards Best Documentary Film 17th Jutra Awards Guidelines (La marche à suivre) Canadian Screen Awards 3rd Canadian Screen Awards Best Feature Length Documentary DOXA Documentary Film Festival 2026 Colin Low Award Kindergarten (Jardin d'enfants)