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From working as an assistant at Netflix, Disney, and NBC to directing seven acclaimed short films in six years, Jenny’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. She’s passionate about creating female-centric and Asian Canadian stories often overlooked by mainstream media, including deeply personal projects like “Little Miss Sleepy” about her narcolepsy diagnosis. Jenny represents the new generation of filmmakers using their platform to tell authentic, meaningful stories. In this episode, we dive into her trajectory from behind-the-scenes to filmmaker, the impact of development programs like VIFF Catalyst, and how her mixed heritage influences her storytelling. Plus, we chat about directing documentaries about your own family and her upcoming horror feature “Dormant”!