Wendy Ord is a renowned filmmaker who has recently concluded the production of the LifeTime True Crime Drama "Searching for a Serial Killer - the Regina Smith Story" alongside esteemed producer Howard Braunstein.
In the past three years, Wendy has directed an impressive ten television movies, all of which have premiered on Hallmark or LifeTime. Her extensive portfolio includes Romantic Comedies, Christmas Movies, and Thrillers, showcasing her versatility and expertise in the industry.
Notably, Wendy was nominated for a 2024 Leo award in the category of Best Direction in a Television Movie for her work on "The Perfect Christmas Carol". Her dedication to her craft is evident in the creative passion she brings to each of her films, coupled with her extensive experience in ensuring timely and budget-friendly production.
Wendy's remarkable achievements also include writing, directing, and co-producing the documentary "To The Worlds", which won the prestigious Canadian Screen Award for Best Documentary Program in 2020. The film received widespread acclaim, garnering rave reviews and becoming CBC's highest-rated documentary of the year. Additionally, "To The Worlds" received five Leo Award nominations for Best Documentary Program, Director, Writer, Editor, and Original Score, with the film taking home the award for Original Score.
Wendy holds a unique distinction as the first female 1st Assistant Director in Canada, allowing her to work on hundreds of hours of television series, movies of the week, feature films, and 3-D Imax productions globally.
