As a young Black filmmaker, my goal is to educate and engage audiences by shedding light on the diverse narratives, histories, and experiences within Black culture.
Sydnie, a Montreal-born visual artist and animator now based in the Greater Toronto Area, is a dynamic creative force with a rich academic background and a profound artistic vision. Holding a degree in Cinema Communications from Dawson College and a recent graduate of Concordia University's esteemed Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema, she has honed her skills in both traditional and digital art mediums. Sydnie's artistic practice is deeply rooted in her experiences as a young Black creative, delving into the multifaceted dimensions of Black history and ancestry. Her work intricately weaves together narratives that reflect her personal journey and cultural heritage.
Filmography
Director (5 Credits)
African American Express2024
Animation, Experimental, Short, Student
City Shock2024
Animation, Experimental, Short
Rhumbouge Cowgirl2022
Animation, Experimental, Short, Student
For White Folks Only2020
Animation, Experimental, Short, Student
Unity In the Early Morning2017
Animation, Experimental, Short, Student
Writer (4 Credits)
African American Express2024
Animation, Experimental, Short, Student
Rhumbouge Cowgirl2022
Animation, Experimental, Short, Student
For White Folks Only2020
Animation, Experimental, Short, Student
Unity In the Early Morning2017
Animation, Experimental, Short, Student
Producer (4 Credits)
African American Express2024
Animation, Experimental, Short, Student
Rhumbouge Cowgirl2022
Animation, Experimental, Short, Student
For White Folks Only2020
Animation, Experimental, Short, Student
Unity In the Early Morning2017
Animation, Experimental, Short, Student
Animator (2 Credits)
For White Folks Only2020
Animation, Experimental, Short, Student
Unity In the Early Morning2017
Animation, Experimental, Short, Student
Production Coordinator (1 Credit)
City Shock2024
Animation, Experimental, Short
Story (1 Credit)
City Shock2024
Animation, Experimental, Short
12 Awards & Selections
Official Selection African American Express
Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Next Wave Film Festival Toronto
2025
Official Selection African American Express
Animation Festival of Halifax Halifax
2025
Official Selection African American Express
REGARD, International Short Film Festival in Saguenay Saguenay
2025
Official Selection African American Express
Lift-Off Sessions Virtual (Vimeo on Demand)
2025
Official Selection African American Express
Dublin Animation Film Festival Dublin
2024
Official Selection African American Express
Fantasia International Film Festival Montreal
2024
AWARD WINNER - Concordia Film Festival: Best Art Direction Special Jury Mention Prize African American Express
Concordia Film Student Festival Montreal
2024
Animated Shorts Nominee Rhumbouge Cowgirl
The Black Panther International Short Film Festival Delhi
2022
Outstanding Achievement Winner Rhumbouge Cowgirl
Calcutta International Cult Film Festival Kolkata
2022
Student Film Winner Rhumbouge Cowgirl
The Black Swan International Film Festival Kolkata
2022
Official Selection African American Express
Sommets du cinéma d'animation Montreal
NOMINEE - Best Experimental Short African American Express
Interdisciplinary Master's in Art, Media and Design
2025 – Present
College
Concordia University
Film Animation
2019 – 2024
College
Dawson College
Arts, Literature, and Communication- Cinema Communications
2016 – 2019
Personal Details
Birth City
Montréal
Current City
Toronto
Hometown
Montréal
Gender
Female
Quotes
"Every morning when I wake up, I experience an exquisite joy —the joy of being Salvador Dalí— and I ask myself in rapture: What wonderful things is this Salvador Dalí going to accomplish today?”
-Salvador Dalí
As a young Black filmmaker, my goal is to educate and engage audiences by shedding light on the diverse narratives, histories, and experiences within Black culture.