Biography

Winnifred Jong is an award winning, highly sought-out Toronto-based filmmaker. Known for her compelling cinematic style and emotionally authentic storytelling, Winnifred is uniquely adept at directing drama, comedy and action, bringing an elevated voice to her projects. Since being named one of Playback's 5-to-Watch in 2018 she has gone on to be nominated for 6 Canadian Screen Awards (twice for directing PRETTY HARD CASES) and winning twice for directing her bold satirical comedy TOKENS, which she created as part of the prestigious Women In the Director's Chair Program. She won a 2020 Directors' Guild of Canada Award for her work on Hallmark's MYSTERY 101: DEAD TALK and in 2024, an Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Family Series for her work on the AppleTV+ series, JANE. She was recognized with the 2020 ACTRA Sandi Ross Award and the 2023 Reelworld Trailblazer Award for her advocacy and leadership.
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