Biography

Vilma Jackson is an award-winning performance artist working across art forms, including film, stage, television, music video and theatre. She is also an accomplished filmmaker and director who skillfully employs film to draw attention to critical social justice issues. Her work masterfully captures the raw and unvarnished truth of inequality, taking viewers on an emotional journey that leaves a lasting impact.

Throughout her 14-year career in the performing arts and acting, she has had the opportunity to work with exceptional directors on various projects and roles. She works with both hearing and deaf communities. She has had the honour of collaborating with some of the most renowned directors in the industry on a variety of high-profile projects, including Coronation Street (2022), the Meta/Facebook collaboration (2022), Sign Night (2021), Send Back the Echo (2022), and Dear Hearing World (2019) and others.

She is the founder of Vilma Jackson Productions and is dedicated to creating unique art pieces that inspire awareness of social injustices faced by the Deaf community and society in general. Through her artistic creations, she aims to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the unique challenges and obstacles encountered by this marginalized group. Her ultimate goal is to spark positive transformation and forward movement towards a more inclusive and equitable society.

She transports the audience into the eyes and mind of the sufferer, using her passion and creativity. Experience the world from this perspective and see how you feel. Vilma strives to create cinematic experiences that inspire, educate, and provoke change. She believes that 'film' has the power to create meaningful societal impact and begin positive change in the world.
- IMDb mini biography by: Vilma Jackson