Thirza was born in Saskatchewan and released her first video in 1995 at 
the age of 16. Lessons in Baby Dyke Theory was acclaimed at film festivals 
around the world, heralding the arrival of an innovative, young talent.

She has since completed ten low-budget films and videos, continuing her 
semi-autobiographical themes. Currently completing her BFA in Vancouver at 
the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design, she continues to work in 
video, film, performance and internet. 

Thirza will show clips from some of her video works including Untouchable, 
Manipulation/Dictation, Through the Looking Glass and Helpless Maiden 
Makes an I Statement (co-winner of the Akau Award for Best Canadian 
Lesbian Short at the 2000 Inside Out Festival).

Her work has focused on identity, ageism, racism, homophobia, and 
contemporary relationships, from, as she describes, "the point of view of 
a wry young halfbreed dyke." 

(from insideout schedule, 2001)