Joely Collins is a renowned, multi-talented individual who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry as a producer, director, and actress. With a wide range of accomplishments under her belt, she has worked with major studios, broadcasters, and networks, creating, delivering, and selling content to global markets.
As a producer, Joely's film "Never Broken" (2022) recently won the prestigious "Best Short" award at the Lady Filmmakers Festival in LA and the Benelux International Film Festival. The film continues to screen at various festivals and is expected to receive distribution in the near future.
Joely's second feature film, "Becoming Redwood" (2012),received critical acclaim, winning "Best Canadian Film" at the Edmonton International Film Festival and "Most Popular Canadian Film" at the Vancouver International Film Festival. Her digital series "Coded" (2015) has won over 20 awards internationally and was named one of the "Top Ten Series to Watch" by BuzzFeed.
As an actress, Joely began her career with dramatic studies at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, England. By the age of 22, she was recognized as Canada's "Best Leading Actress" and earned a Gemini Award for her television role as "Rachael Langston" in the highly acclaimed television series "Madison" (1993).
Joely has also appeared in notable films, including "The Final Cut" (2004),alongside Robin Williams, and "The Love Crimes of Gillian Guess" (2004),which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and played to a "turn away" audience at the Berlinale.
Born in Vancouver and raised on Canada's West Coast and in England, Joely founded Million Faces Productions to produce high-quality films, drama series, and unscripted content that feature strong female leads or filmmakers. She works on multi-region projects throughout Canada, the US, and Europe.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Joely is a passionate advocate for human rights and the ethical treatment of animals.
