Shagun Kanwar is a Canadian film producer bringing nuanced, culturally rooted stories to global audiences.
A Future of Good Young Impact Leader and 2025 Gotham EDU Fellow, she produces emotionally resonant films that explore identity and collective memory across different mediums. She thrives at the intersection of creative leadership and community-driven impact, leading a growing slate of international co-productions that elevate Canadian storytelling on the world stage.
Shagun is an alumna of the University of Toronto and the
USC School of Cinematic Arts’ Peter Stark Producing Program for Film, Television, and New Media.
When she's not making films or attending film festivals, catch her solo-traveling around the world, trying not to die while climbing (& jumping off) mountains.
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