Monika Mitchell is a multifaceted creative professional, renowned for her impressive body of work in both independent film and network television. Since her short film, Night Deposit, won the prestigious "Anarchy" Audience Award at Slamdance in January 2000, she has become a distinguished alumni of over 90 international film festivals, with her four independent films garnering an impressive 20 "Best Picture" or "Audience" awards throughout the years.
Mitchell's television career is equally diverse, spanning over a decade, starting with her work on Robson Arms in 2005. Her extensive episodic experience encompasses a wide range of genres, including one-hour procedurals, family dramas, single-camera half-hour comedies, and episodic documentary. Her portfolio of movies for television includes romantic comedies, mysteries, thrillers, and holiday fare.
In 2009 and 2010, Mitchell took on the role of curator for CODE Motion Pictures, commissioning, producing, and/or acquiring a 72-film program for the Cultural Olympiad of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. This remarkable achievement was viewed by a global audience of 13 million people.
Mitchell's personal life is marked by her former marriage to actor John Cassini, from 2002 to 2011, and her two children. She and her family hold dual citizenship of the US and Canada, splitting their time between Los Angeles, Vancouver, and New York. Mitchell is represented by The Gersh Agency in the US and The Characters Talent Agency in Canada.
