BioBarbara Willis Sweete is a film director and founding partner of Rhombus Media. While at Rhombus, the company specialized in films related to the Performing Arts producing over 200 titles. Now with Artemis Pictures, Barbara produces and directs films and TV programs in all genres. Her work has been shown at major film festivals and has received many awards, including an Oscar nomination, 4 Emmys, and 3 Grammy nominations. She has worked with Mark Morris on two dance films, "Falling Down Stairs" and "Dido and Aeneas," and has collaborated with other noted choreographers such as James Kudelka, Lar Lubovich, Doug Varone, Mark Godden, Santee Smith, and David Earle. Barbara has directed 30+ Live in HD transmissions from the Metropolitan Opera, including Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice, directed by Morris. Born in British Columbia Canada, Barbara has an ARCT from the Royal Conservatory of Music, a BA in music from the University of Western Ontario, and a Doctorate honoris causa from York University.