FILM & TELEVISION
Writer, LIL (feature film script)
• co-wrote the screenplay with writer/director Virginia Abramovich
• selected for the Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman-funded The Writers Lab (2021)
• Winner: Page International Sci-Fi Script Competition (2022); Semifinalist: Screencraft Sci-Fi Script Competition (2022); Top 1% of scripts and named to the Sci-Fi Top 20 Hot List on Coverfly (2022)
Writer, MISSING AND ALONE (Lifetime TV movie, released 2021)
Neshama Entertainment/MarVista Entertainment Inc., Toronto ON/Los Angeles CA
• worked with a story concept to develop thriller elements, flesh out story beats and character arcs
• wrote an outline, two drafts, and a polish of a TV movie script in the thriller genre, while receiving and executing feedback from executives
Writer, BETWEEN WAVES (feature film, released 2020)
Jordan Entertainment Inc, Toronto ON, Producers: Alex Jordan, Virginia Abramovich
• co-wrote the screenplay with writer/director Virginia Abramovich
• Won: Best Feature Film at Boston Sci-Fi Film Festival (2021) and Berlin Sci-Fi Film Festival (2021); Nominated: Phillip Borsos Award, Best Canadian Feature, Whistler Film Festival (2021)
• Official Selection: LA Femme Film Festival (2020); Portland Film Festival (2020); Whistler International Film Festival (2020); Boston Sci-Fi Film Festival (2021); Cinequest Film Festival (2021); Canadian Film Festival (2021), deadCenter Film Festival (2021)
Writer & Story Editor, ROBOTIK, s 1 (TV series, 2019, in development)
Cheshire Smile Animation Inc., Saskatoon SK, Producers: Tim Tyler, Neil Greening
• consulted on springboards for 52x2 minute episodes, providing feedback on story and characters
• wrote five episodes of the non-verbal stop-motion animated program geared at preschoolers
Writer, BOB! THE SLOB, s 1 (TV series, 2018, in development)
CCI Entertainment Inc., Toronto, ON, Producers: Arnie Zipursky, James Nadler
• selected to be part of Shaw Rocket Fund summit to pitch story ideas for a school-aged audience
• wrote two drafts of episode I pitched (“Slushie Fund Kids”) to be used in the show’s pitch package
Writer, WORDS WITH WHO? (short film, released 2017)
Milepost 42 Films, Los Angeles CA, Producers: Meleta McHarlin, Brian Lee Solar, Alan Wood
• Won: Best Romantic Comedy, Twin Falls Sandwiches Film Festival (2017)
• Official Selection, Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival (2018)
Writer, R+J 4EVA (short film, released 2016)
Piano Family Pictures, Toronto ON, Producers: Matthew L. Burke, Joshua Allen
• Official Selection, NSI Online Film Festival (2016)
Writer & Story Editor, JUST PASSING THROUGH, s 2 (web series, released 2016)
Rear Gear Productions, Toronto ON, Producers: Jeremy Larter, Jason Larter, Geoff Read
• one of ten staff writers from across the country who collaborated on breaking story for season 2
• collaborated with writers on multiple drafts of episodes
• Won: Canadian Comedy Award (2016)
Writer, DOMUS (short film, released 2014)
Producer: Pat S. Shaghaghi, Toronto ON
• developed script based on an existing concept and characters
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Freelance UX Writer/Copywriter/Editor (2019-present)
NoA Health / NoA Connect / Manyone, Copenhagen DK
•created all copy for an app tailored for new employees, in consultation with the client and in collaboration with UX designers through several iterations
•assisted marketing and design agencies with copywriting and editing social media & website content, video scripts and pitch decks for clients
• did voiceover work, as well as podcast development and production
Freelance Descriptive Video Writer (2017-2019)
Descriptive Video Works, Vancouver BC / Described Video Canada, Hamilton ON / Accessible Media Inc., Toronto ON
• crafted scripts to be recorded in studio by voice talent, the resulting audio track is heard by selecting ‘Described Video’ on a film or TV program
Producer/Reporter/Host/Director (Feb 2000-Dec 2007)
CBC Radio & Television News, Current Affairs, Arts & Entertainment, Calgary AB, Regina SK, Winnipeg MB
• contributed to regional and national programs including: Dayside (AB), The Morning Edition (SK), The Noon Edition (SK), The Afternoon Edition (SK), Saskatchewan Weekend (SK), Information Radio (MB), Radio Noon (MB), Up To Speed (MB), Definitely Not The Opera (ON), The Inside Track (ON), and OutFront (ON)
• collaborated with small teams in both on-air and behind the scenes work, including scriptwriting, chase producing, pre-interviewing guests, studio directing, multi-track audio editing, studio operation and hosting live to air programs
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Journalism, University of Western Ontario, London ON (1999)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Honours), University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon SK (1998)
Professional Program in Screenwriting, University of California, Los Angeles CA (2010)
Graduate, Comedy Writing Levels 1-6, The Second City, Toronto ON (2013-14)
MEMBERSHIPS, TRAINING, VOLUNTEER WORK & ACHIEVEMENTS
Corey Mandell intensive workshops (student) Los Angeles CA 2019-present
Women in Film & Television (member) Toronto ON 2011, 2015-present
Toronto International Film Festival (delegate) Toronto ON 2016
Toronto Screenwriting Conference (delegate) Toronto ON 2010-12, 2016
Women On Screen Web Series Incubator (participant) Toronto ON 2015
Script Supervision Intensive with Daniela Saoni (student) Toronto ON 2015
Canadian Film Centre student film shoot (volunteer) Toronto ON 2014
The Second City Comedy Writing Levels 1-6 (student) Toronto ON 2013-14
Liason of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto (member) Toronto ON 2011
Steve Kaplan's Comedy Intensive (student) Toronto ON 2011
The Second City Improv A Intensive Course (student) Toronto ON 2010
Toronto International Film Festival (volunteer) Toronto ON 2009-11
Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir (chair, marketing committee) Winnipeg MB 2005-08
Intro to Screenwriting Course with Bill Boyle (student) Saskatoon SK 2006
Talking Dog Productions (voice over work) Regina SK 2003-04
Western Canadian Music Week (producer for CBC) Winnipeg MB 2003
Alexander Technique & Voice Course with Candace Cox (student) Regina SK 2003
Winnipeg New Music Festival (producer for CBC) Winnipeg MB 2002
Basic Studio Operations course (CBC) Regina SK 2001
Vocal training workshop with Dan Wilmott (student) Calgary AB 2000