Performer & filmmaker.
Started as a dancer in commercials and music videos and quickly transitioned to acting, booking roles on series and films like iZombie & Bang Bang Baby. Was Introduced to production, working on commercials as a coordinator and soon became the b-unit producer on singer/songwriter Drake’s short film Jungle. Produced, wrote and acted in (rough cut) -- a short film exploring sexual politics. (rough cut) premiered at TIFF, was selected as a Vimeo Staff Pick, and screened at the MoMA NYC in association with The Future of Film is Female.
In recent news… produced air head & Deflated, two of the first films to use OpenAI's text-to-video model Sora. Am currently producing shylo, an animated musical directed by creative collective shy kids. And also writing, directing & acting in a short psychological thriller entitled I Hate Babies .
Sometimes you just got to do it all when it comes to your craft and to become successful in your industry. Canada’s own Sidney Leeder has done just that as she has danced, acted and produced to make herself known in the industry. She will be talking at the T.O. WebFest in the Telefilm Talent to Watch Program to share her experiences and what it is like to work the many roles in this difficult industry…(cont’d)
