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

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).

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