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A Polariod photo of Mandi leaning against a black and white wall.
Mandi as a kid wearing a Sailor Moon costume in a park.
Mandi sits on the pavement smiling wearing a jean jacket.
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I love stories. Ever since I was righting wrongs and triumphing over evil in the school yard, I’ve dedicated my life to the art of storytelling.

 

After a 20+ year career in the film industry and performing arts with specialized training in Pochinko clown, I realized there was one common thread to every project, gig, and contract: communications.

 

As a soon-to-be Honours Graduate of RRC Polytech’s Creative Communications program, I’m excited to bring my creative problem-solving skills and experience in film, the performing arts, and non-profit leadership to tell cohesive stories and execute top-tier purpose-driven communications. Whether contorting myself into a pretzel to get the shot or given a can of SPAM for a food photography assignment, I use my resourcefulness, grit, and dedication to produce creative, quality work no matter what the circumstances.

 

When I’m not creating, writing, or making too many puns, you can find me rummaging through thrift stores, escaping escape rooms, watching cult classics, and searching for the perfect GIF.

About Me

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A collage of Mandi's brand colours and values.

Mission

To tell cohesive stories and execute top-tier purpose-driven communications for equitable, inclusive companies, businesses, individuals, community groups, and non-profit organizations.

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Vision

To create inclusive spaces and heart-centred communications that make a positive impact in the community and throughout the world.

Placements

Metagame (Feature Screenplay)
Semifinalist - Stowe Story Labs
Quarterfinalist - ScreenCraft Sci-Fi & Fantasy Screenwriting Competition, Final Draft Big Break Screenwriting Contest (Top 3%)

Feeling Unreal (Feature Screenplay)
Semifinalist - ScreenCraft Screenwriting Fellowship
Shortlisted - Sundance Development Track
Second Rounder - Austin Film Festival Screenwriting Competition

Nominations

Awards & Nominations

Unsung Hero Award

Bisexual Resource Center | 2026

 

Premier’s Volunteer Service Award

Volunteer Manitoba | 2025

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Honour Roll

Creative Communications | Red River College Polytechnic | 2024-2026

Women in Media Foundation Award

Red River College Polytechnic | 2025

Best Director

European Film Festival (Mainstream & Underground) | 2021

Audience Favourite Award (Group A)

48 Hour Film Project | 2019

Awards

Awards &
Nominations

Official Selections

The Fardy Brothers (Short Film)

Canadian International Comedy Festival, Ontario International Film Festival, FilmJam, European Film Festival (Mainstream & Underground), SPLICE Film Fest, Best of 48 Hour Short Films (Top 15/115 films)

 

Annie & Pepper (Short Film)

Stockholm City Film Festival

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Mandi sits on the pavement smiling wearing a jean jacket.

Learn more about my work here!

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