Winnifred Jong is a renowned Toronto-based filmmaker, distinguished alumna of the Women In the Director's Chair program, and a trailblazing creative force in the industry.
Her impressive career trajectory began with being named one of Playback's 5-to-Watch in 2018, a recognition that served as a catalyst for her subsequent success.
Jong's bold endeavors include creating, writing, and directing the critically acclaimed comedic web series "Tokens", which made history by becoming the first short-form series to be nominated for Best Ensemble at the ACTRA Awards.
The series went on to garner four Canadian Screen Award nominations, including Best Writing, and won the prestigious Best Direction award in 2020.
That same year, Jong was honored with the Sandi Ross Award, a recognition that celebrates an individual whose work embodies a commitment to inclusivity on screen.
Throughout her career, Jong has been recognized for her unique cinematic style and authentic storytelling, earning her a nomination for Best Direction, Comedy for the series "Pretty Hard Cases".
In 2023, she received two additional Canadian Screen Award nominations for the second season of "Tokens", cementing her status as a masterful director by winning the Best Direction award once again.
