Biography

Ellen lives in New York City, where she works as a writer, director, filmmaker and actor.

She received her MFA from Columbia University's Graduate Film School, where she also taught screenwriting. She is a dual citizen (US/Canada) and graduated from the Ryerson Theatre School in Toronto.

She adapted a novel about a NYC journalist into a screenplay for director Bette Gordon and producer Anne Harrison.

Before enrolling at Columbia, Ellen worked extensively as an actor in New York and Toronto. She has played leading roles at major theaters across Canada, as well as appearing off-Broadway and on Broadway.
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Actress on Broadway, off-Broadway and regional theater.

Directed, edited, co-produced film short "A Good Day to be George."

Graduate of Toronto's Ryerson Theatre School. Received MFA, Columbia University, Graduate Film School. Also taught screenwriting there.

A Good Day to Be George, a 13 minute color digital video, was selected by faculty for the Columbia University Festival of New Work and subsequently played festivals.

Her film Dead on Page Six won semi-finalist in the Angelus Awards. Selected for numerous festivals--including the opening night of Angelika Presents New York Stories.