IDO CITRIN is a filmmaker from Toronto, Canada. He has written, directed, produced, and acted in independent film and theatre projects. His work often explores the desire for control in an absurd world. He earned a BFA in film from the School of Image Arts at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). He is the recipient of the Norman Jewison Filmmaker Award, the TMFF Achievement in Screenwriting Award, and the Nick Holeris Memorial Scholarship for screenwriting. His name is pronounced ee-DOH.
Recent Work
Broccoli Law (2026) writer & director
Eight-year-old Tommy faces arrest after refusing to eat his vegetables. Winner: People’s Choice Award & Achievement in Screenwriting Award at Toronto Met Film Fest (TMFF).
Lightbulb (2025, dir. Fraser Wolfe) writer
A laid-off lightbulb salesman discovers a series of books written by an author who shares his exact name and identical appearance.
Queensnakes (2025, dir. Emily Chae, documentary) producer
Biologist Scott Gillingwater works to prevent the extinction of the endangered Queen Snake. Official Selection: Forest City Film Festival.
Buzzed (2025) director
A neurotic high-school senior grapples with intrusive thoughts about his sexuality and his rival at the National Trivia Olympiad.
Typewriter, Cigarette, Rotary Phone (2023) writer & director
An elderly man struggles with obsessive compulsions as he tries to cope with the loss of his late wife. Official Selection: Reels on Wheels International Shorts.
IDO CITRIN is a filmmaker from Toronto, Canada. He has written, directed, produced, and acted in independent film and theatre projects. His work often explores the desire for control in an absurd world. He earned a BFA in film from the School of Image Arts at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). He is the recipient of the Norman Jewison Filmmaker Award, the TMFF Achievement in Screenwriting Award, and the Nick Holeris Memorial Scholarship for screenwriting. His name is pronounced ee-DOH.
Recent Work
Broccoli Law (2026) writer & director
Eight-year-old Tommy faces arrest after refusing to eat his vegetables. Winner: People’s Choice Award & Achievement in Screenwriting Award at Toronto Met Film Fest (TMFF).
Lightbulb (2025, dir. Fraser Wolfe) writer
A laid-off lightbulb salesman discovers a series of books written by an author who shares his exact name and identical appearance.
Queensnakes (2025, dir. Emily Chae, documentary) producer
Biologist Scott Gillingwater works to prevent the extinction of the endangered Queen Snake. Official Selection: Forest City Film Festival.
Buzzed (2025) director
A neurotic high-school senior grapples with intrusive thoughts about his sexuality and his rival at the National Trivia Olympiad.
Typewriter, Cigarette, Rotary Phone (2023) writer & director
An elderly man struggles with obsessive compulsions as he tries to cope with the loss of his late wife. Official Selection: Reels on Wheels International Shorts.
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