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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. Read More