- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 1, 1974
- Place of Birth
- Toronto, Canada
Jennifer Podemski
Jennifer Podemski is an award winning Film and Television Producer and Actor born and raised in Toronto, Canada. Of mixed First Nations and Israeli descent, Jennifer began her acting career as a teen. Her career blossomed when she was cast as Pique in CBC's The Diviners followed by a starring role in Bruce McDonald's Dance Me Outside. As her career in front of the camera exploded, Jennifer began to notice the inequity behind the lens. Although all of the roles she was awarded as actor were First Nations characters, she rarely, if ever, saw any First Nations writers, producers or directors. By 25, with a solid career under her belt, Jennifer opened her first production company, Big Soul Productions (BSP) with fellow burgeoning producer Laura Milliken. BSP became the first Aboriginal owned and operated, full service production company in Canada, producing hundreds of hours of television…
Filmography
movieNika & Madison
2026 · Alicia Hall
tvIT: Welcome to Derry
2025 · Miko
movieThe Light Before the Sun
2024 · Syd, Consulting Producer
movieAberdeen
2024 · Grace
tvDon't Even
2024
movieRedlights
2023 · Tina's Mom
tvLittle Bird
2023 · Executive Producer, Creator
movieRehab
2022 · Janet
ONE NINE
2021 · Director
tvUnsettled
2021 · Writer, Creator
movieAkilla's Escape
2021 · Mrs. Rosenthal
tvResident Alien
2021 · Rachel
tvDeparture
2019 · Gail
movieMouthpiece
2019 · Mrs. Cappo
Reel Women Seen
2017 · Mom
tvPrivate Eyes
2016 · Colonel
movieFire Song
2015 · Jackie
movieEmpire of Dirt
2013 · Minnie Mahikan, Producer
movieJimmy P.
2013 · Doll
movieTake This Waltz
2011 · Karen
tvRepublic of Doyle
2010 · Maria House
Pavane
2008 · Kim
movieFugitive Pieces
2008 · Grace
tvMoose TV
2007
movieThe Robber Bride
2007 · Juanita
movieHeritage Minutes: Tommy Prince
2005 · Beryl Prince
movieDistant Drumming: A North of 60 Mystery
2005 · Marjorie Sebastian
Future Nation
2005 · Producer
tvThis Is Wonderland
2004 · Beth Taylor
Moccasin Flats
2003 · Deb Johnson, Producer, Executive Producer
movieBliss - Erotische Versuchungen
2002 · Kate
tvSue Thomas: F.B.Eye
2002 · Rosie
tvDegrassi
2001 · Ms. Chantel Sauvé
Don't Think Twice
1999
tvDear America
1999 · Bright Eyes
Riverdale
1997 · Michelle Martin
movieBogus
1996 · Circus Character
tvThe Rez
1996 · Sadie Maracle
movieDance Me Outside
1995 · Sadie Maracle
tvIndspire Awards
1994 · Director
movieThe Diviners
1993