Please watch the Gemini Awards on Saturday November 14th at 9PM ET/PT on Global or Showcase. Two shows that I produce are nominated! The National Aboriginal Achievement Awards - Best Host in a Variety Show for Adam Beach and Tina Keeper AND Rabbit Fall - Season Two Best Performance by and Actress in a leading role in a continuing drama - Andrea Menard!
Jennifer Podemski Biography
Jennifer Podemski, 36, is an award winning, Gemini nominated actor
born and raised in Toronto, Canada.
With 20 years experience jennifer is Best known for her roles in
Bruce McDonald’s acclaimed feature film Dance Me Outside,
CBC’s The Rez, and Riverdale. She has appeared in more than 100
television series and feature films but most recently appeared in
The award winning Showcase comedy series Moose TV, Degrassi
TNG now in her 6th year as counselor sauve and The Robber Bride
starring Mary-Louise Parker.
Although acting has always been her passion, Jennifer began
producing in 1999 when she co-founded the Toronto based film
and television production company Big Soul Productions with
laura Milliken. Together they created and produced many award
winning television and film projects including three seasons of
the aboriginal youth role model series The Seventh Generation
and the first dramatic series to be created, Produced and
written by an all-aboriginal production team, Moccasin Flats
which aired on showcase television and aptn for three
consecutive seasons and garnered three Gemini nominations
including best dramatic television series.
In 2004, Jennifer branched out and launched Redcloud Studios,
an independent production company that she runs from home.
Since inception jennifer, under the umbrella of redcloud studios
inc., has produced two seasons of the hit sci-fi drama rabbit fall
(Space Tv, aptn, vision) three seasons of the national aboriginal
achievement awards (global, aptn, e!) and numerous training
programs across Canada and the u.s in an effort to build
capacity within the aboriginal community by providing the tools,
resources, and mentorship needed to participate in the film,
television and new media industries.
Despite a busy schedule, Jennifer dedicates a large part of her
time to working with children and youth. She tours Canada and
the U.S, speaking to Native youth and facilitating workshops in self-awareness, goal setting and self-empowerment. She has Delivered over 1,000 keynote addresses and has been invited to speak at universities around the world to share information on aboriginal participation in the media and bridging the cultural divide.
Most Recently, Jennifer is in development of two dramatic
television series; Honeyland (showcase television) and cold
medicine (aptn); Sight Unseen, a feature film currently in
development with the Canadian film centre, and is entering into
another year of the national aboriginal achievement awards as
co-executive producer and creative director.
She is also working with adam beach in an effort to develop new
media content for aboriginal communities and strengthen the
presence of aboriginal people and stories on the web.
REDCLOUD STUDIOS CORPORATE PROFILE
Redcloud Studios Inc. is an independent production
company committed to telling stories that reflect the
fabric of our society while appealing to a mainstream
global audience. As a concept to completion company
redcloud studios inc. is known for creating high quality
content infused with creative and cultural integrity.
Redcloud studios inc. is a vehicle for positive change, and
currently operates some of the most innovative and
interactive training modules targeted at native youth.
the message is the medium and Redcloud studios is proud
to offer the resources and training that leave a lasting
impact.
Whether it's drama, documentary, live theatre or new media
content, Redcloud Studios is committed to breaking down
barriers and paving the way for the future generation of
media makers.
For more information on redcloud studios and the services we
offer, please contact Candace wilde @ 416.530.2727.
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