Jessie Anthony

I am a Haudenosaunee woman from the Onondaga Nation and a member of Beaver Clan from Six Nations of the Grand River Territory, Ontario. Storytelling is my lifeline: it’s how I connect to my traditional roots, and it is the lens with which I view my modern life. Through film, I speak to the reality of Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island. By honouring our strengths, weaknesses, unity, and identity, I represent our stories with authenticity. I wish to serve my people as a filmmaker; to create art and tell stories both within and outside of Indigenous culture. I am a grad of Vancouver Film School’s Acting for Television & Film Program and in my final year of Capilano University - Indigenous Independent Filmmaking Program with a focus on directing, cinematography & scriptwriting.