I'm a creative and detail-oriented team player with strong communication and writing skills. Known for exceptional organization and effective facilitation in collaborative environments. I'm a multi-disciplinary artist and facilitator with a focus on acting and writing, both creative and formal (grant writing). I have various theatre and film credits as an actor, writer, producer, stage manager, and mentor. I collaborate across departments to bring projects to life, nurture talent, and cultivate inclusive, festival-ready work.

Sarah J Koehn

I'm a creative and detail-oriented team player with strong communication and writing skills. Known for exceptional organization and effective facilitation in collaborative environments. I'm a multi-disciplinary artist and facilitator with a focus on acting and writing, both creative and formal (grant writing). I have various theatre and film credits as an actor, writer, producer, stage manager, and mentor. I collaborate across departments to bring projects to life, nurture talent, and cultivate inclusive, festival-ready work.

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I’m a creative and detail-oriented team player with strong communication and writing skills. Known for exceptional organization and effective facilitation in collaborative environments.

I’m a multi-disciplinary artist and facilitator with a focus on acting and writing, both creative and formal (grant writing). I have various theatre and film credits as an actor, writer, producer, stage manager, and mentor. I collaborate across departments to bring projects to life, nurture talent, and cultivate inclusive, festival-ready work.

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Experience Level

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Intermediate

Work Experience

Writer at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2015 - Present
Grant writing, screenwriting and playwrighting. Co-wrote and developed a theatrical play called 'Her Name is Jo'. Wrote a short film and currently writing a feature film for BOMs (production company).
Producer at Bottom Of My Shoes Productions (BOMS) & Oddity Farm Inc
January 1, 2021 - Present
Collaborated to produce several short films (festival circuit) and a web series (APT N Lumi). Responsibilities included grant writing, contracting, budget revisions, marketing plans, casting, scheduling, and coordinating locations, catering and prop services. Created design packages for key creatives and advised on wardrobe & hair; fostered process-oriented communication within the team.
Caretaker at Custom Realty Inc.
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Acted as on-site liaison between tenants and the company. Coordinated repairs, service calls, garbage/recycling, and tenant relations. Provided resourceful and creative solutions to issues such as tenant conflict and backyard guidelines.
Stage Manager & Associate Producer at Bound to Create Theatre
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Coordinated runs of the Is It Wendam theatre production with cast and crew, maintained up-to-date notes and script changes, managed rehearsal and show timings, and supported post-show activities. Facilitated talks with audiences and coordinated catering and local vendors for shows.
Video Editor & Mentor at BOMS, Oddity Farm, Indigenous Film Academy (Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Used Adobe Premiere Pro to edit various short films and a feature documentary for the festival circuit. Collaborated with directors and post-production teams on delivery timelines. Provided editing techniques and mentorship to film students (e.g., Siksika First Nation) in Ontario and BC.
Digital Media Program Facilitator at Fort St James, BC
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Co-facilitated an immersive film-making program for high school students. Mentored students in writing, acting, set etiquette, sound & camera operation; coordinated a year-end festival and student showcase.
Patient Actor at The Michener Institute (U of T) & University of Manitoba
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Performed many patient roles for students in training settings (in-person and online). Attended pre-briefings, memorized patient roles, followed detailed instructions; provided constructive feedback to students.

Education

Acting Program Graduate at Soulpepper Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) at Memorial University
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment