Sherry Devanney(I)
- Property Department
- Art Department
- Actress
Born in Halifax, raised in Prospect Village, Nova Scotia, Sherry
studied Psychology and Gerontology at Mount St Vincent University while
modeling in Halifax and then onto Toronto. After returning from Toronto
in 1996 and having been bitten by the acting bug there, Sherry went on
to work several locally produced shows, movie of the weeks and
independent films before getting the itch to learn about what goes on
behind the camera. She then enrolled in the two year Screen Arts
program through the NSCC in Halifax in 1999 and worked on numerous
short films. From there she progressed onto the Shortworks training
program and directed the successful short film, Finding Peace in 2002.
Devanney has just completed her first documentary, Our Race. The 40 min
documentary follows the The Women Alike Abreast A River Dragon Boat
Team of Nova Scotia for five years. All team members are breast cancer
survivors of various ages. The documentary is a loving portrait of the
strength, support and power of these women as they connect with the
spirit of the dragon and with each other. Sherry is now working with
Mentor Pictures and is developing her next project.
