Age: 25 | Height: 5’8″ | Vancouver, BC
Raised in historic Chatham-Kent, Ontario; Jocelyn Anna is an innovative film maker and ambassador of culture with the eye and heart of an explorer.
She has a degree in Psychology with minors in English and World Religions and continually enjoys developing new skills through a variety of arts and leadership courses.
After graduating from university and finding her sense of purpose, Jocelyn pursued her ambition for filmmaking by moving to Vancouver, British Columbia to find stories that could be found in the city that was welcoming the world.
Through her travels and experiences, Jocelyn has endured a personal journey which has brought purpose and passion to her life, and she anticipates affecting other people’s lives in a similar way. She believes in the good and is in pursuit of sharing films and art that inspires remembrance of heritage and appreciation for our multicultural world.
Through it all, she holds the vision of using tools such as filmmaking and cultural awareness for motivating, especially children and youth, to understand and believe in our ability to achieve and become.
Jocelyn values her family, friendship and always meeting new people. Among her creative endeavours she loves playing tennis and ping-pong, attending concerts and events and appreciating nature or time spent on the water.
Sponsored by: Visionary Leaders of Canada, Psychology of Vision Team, Brazilian GLOW, Kalev Fitness, Smile City Square, Black 2 Blonde, JL Concrete Designs, Sasso Moda, Spa Boutique Vancouver, Disc Imaging, Chatham Richmond Motors, Mom & Chuck, Dad & Rita, Jeffrey, Janette, Jessica, Jaynee, Family and Friends.
Languages spoken Fluently (please include your native language if English is not your native language)
English
What would be your “dream job” in life?
To have a career in the worlds of film and music and these ‘dream jobs’ give me the freedom to build foundations that inspire celebration of heritage and culture and development of passion and potential among people of all communities, especially working with children and youth.
List any interesting or unusual jobs you may have had.
Worked on set of a CTV ‘Believe’ commercial for the Olympics, Vancouver 2010
Worked with a film production team where we made a variety of film projects including a short documentary called ‘A World of Culture’.
As an assistant editor for a production company I have been working with footage for a documentary and a television show for Country Music Television.
Where is the most interesting place you have been?
Athens, Greece, and Nicaragua
What is your philosophy of/in life?
Live, Love, Be
Touch peoples lives
The world is a beautiful place; to be explored, to be respected and to be celebrated among. be who you want to be. smile and be radiant
