Janessa St. Pierre (Directing)

Janessa St. Pierre is an award-winning Black, Queer filmmaker, deeply rooted in the unceded territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. With a foundation in Film Studies from Concordia University and a diploma in Motion Picture Arts from Capilano University, her cinematic journey began in 2017 and has since flourished across various roles in the Vancouver film industry. Janessa's multi-faceted experience ranges from Production Designer and Set Dresser to Production Assistant, Art Assistant, and Director's Assistant for Mimi Cave. She’s contributed to a variety of Shorts, Features, Music Videos, and Commercials, including critically acclaimed projects like "The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open" and "FRESH", as well as commercial ventures for brands like London Drugs and Burt's Bees. Earning her first writing credit for a short film produced during her tenure at Capilano University, Janessa's "Think Again" went on to win Best Short at the IGen Youth...Read More