Jackie Torrens is a multifaceted creative force, effortlessly exceling as a writer, actor, director, and documentary filmmaker, with a strong presence in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Her extensive body of work includes documentary films for prominent networks such as CBC, Documentary Channel, Bravofactual, and Vision, which have garnered widespread acclaim and been showcased at prestigious festivals worldwide, including Hot Docs and Clermont.
Some of her notable documentary films include Bernie Langille Wants To Know What Happened To Bernie Langille, Radical Age, Free Reins, Small Town Show Biz: 2 Dreams from a Harbourtown, My Week On Welfare, and Edge of East, as well as the scripted short Pickled Punk.
Throughout her illustrious career, Jackie Torrens has received numerous accolades, including WIFT-AT's Best Director award. She has also demonstrated her versatility as a performer, starring as social worker Drucie MacKay in the OUTtv mini-series Sex and Violence for three seasons, earning a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Actress in a Drama.
In addition to her on-screen accomplishments, Torrens has also made a name for herself in the realm of radio documentary production. Her radio documentary The Poet Laureate of Youth Now, which explores the life of a young poet imprisoned for second-degree murder, was honored with an Atlantic Journalism award. Moreover, her radio documentary Camp Mini Ha Ha, which delves into the world of miniaturist artists, received a prestigious CBC Award of Excellence.
As a testament to her entrepreneurial spirit, Jackie Torrens co-owns the production company Peep Media alongside producer Jessica Brown, solidifying her position as a trailblazing figure in the Canadian film and television industry.
