Film
The Fence
Funding: Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council
Concept to Realization and Media Artist Creation grants
Story: The narrative centers on two families—one Black, one Asian—whose daughters inadvertently spark racial tension after a toy-breaking incident. The parents from both families must confront their own biases as their daughters attempt to restore harmony. This story examines how small conflicts can unearth deep-rooted racial prejudices and seeks to explore the path toward reconciliation through dialogue and empathy.
Status: In Post-Production
We Are Canadian
Funding: Canada Council for the Arts: Research and Creation grant
Logline: A Chinese teen born in Prince Rupert in Northern British Columbia leaves her hometown to serve on the homefront in Vancouver during World War II, eventually resulting in the right for all Chinese Canadians to vote and to be officially called Canadian citizens.
Status: In Development
For Trinity
Funding: Toronto Arts Council and Ontario Arts Council
Media Artist Creation grant and Career Catalyst grant
Logline: In a near-future where water is controlled by an agricultural monopoly, a grieving scientist uncovers a deadly toxin at her vertical farm—one eerily tied to her daughter's death—forcing her to confront the system she serves.
Status: Complete!
Stuckness
Produced with Workman Arts for Rendezvous With Madness film festival
Logline: A young woman suffering from "stuckness" seeks a fresh start from a relationship that is falling apart to rebuild her mental health and to find happiness again.
Status: Complete!
Take My Last Name
Produced at York University
Logline:
Over a cold, winter night in the city, an overworked young law student, Frances states her case to her boyfriend: she wants their future children to have her last name.
Status: Completed thesis film
Education and Teaching
Violet (Shian) Grace
Filmmaker
Film: Media Arts (production) at York University, Toronto.
Specialized in Directing, Writing and Performance.
Regent Park Focus
New Media Coordinator
Educated and lead youth ages 16-24 on new media arts projects using media such as VR, 360-video, interactive storytelling, AR and 3D modelling.
Prince Rupert Arts Council
Workshop Leader
Lead a workshop for diverse high school students in the remote area of Prince Rupert, producing a collective short film.
REEL Canada
Coordinator
Assisted in facilitation of virtual film workshops for high school students across Canada and supported National Canadian Film Day outreach efforts.