My name is Jane. I’m an award winning filmmaker, writer, and actor.

I teach, coach, and advise on creative projects.

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I live in London and recently completed an

MA in Dramatic Writing at Central Saint Martins, UAL.

I spent most of my adolescent years performing on stage and went on to study at York University in Toronto, The Canadian College of Performing Arts, New York Film Academy’s Universal Studios Campus, and University of the Arts London.

Over the years I have also worked as a Casting Director, Producer, and Production Associate. I have pitched to Telefilm Canada, CBC, and developed concepts with many Independent Production companies.

In 2019 my debut one-woman play, MOM BOB, opened in London at the Drayton Arms Theatre.

In 2020 my play, THERAPY, was shortlisted as part of CBC’s Play to Pilot Comedy program. I’m continuing to develop the series, now entitled NOT IN THERAPY to take out to pitch.

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In 2016 one of my scripts was short listed to the top 10 from over 1500 submission in the Jameson First Shot competition, which is produced by Trigger Street Productions and Jameson Whiskey. The same script, Divide & Concur, was then one of five finalists for the prestigious MPPIA award at the Whistler Film Festival in 2017.

I’m a 2014 alumni of Canada’s Women in The Director’s Chair, supported by NBC, where I developed a feature film script and pitch.

In 2013 my script was one of 6 winners out of over 200 applicants in the Crazy8s Script competition, where my passion for writing flourished. My film When I Saw You was well received and went on to screen at local and international film festivals, including winning Best Short at the Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival in Chicago. Other short films of mine have also done the festival circuit. 

I live in London and continue to work as an actor, teacher, voice over artist, filmmaker, and freelance writer.