Hubert Davis
Hubert Davis made his directorial debut with the documentary Hardwood, which was nominated for an Academy Award in 2005 and an Emmy in 2006. Hardwood garnered numerous awards at film festivals throughout Canada and the U.S. and aired on PBS P.O.V.
Hubert’s first fictional short, Aruba, had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in 2006, was an official selection of the Toronto International Film Festival 2006 and won the Grand Jury Award at the Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films 2006.
Invisible City is Hubert’s latest documentary about the transformation of a community and identity, set in the Regent Park social housing project, Canada’s largest –home to immigrants and low-income families. Invisible City follows the transition of two boys and the challenges and discrimination they face as they enter adulthood – against the massive revitalization project.


