A B O U T
We are a female-led production company offering an interpersonal and down-to-earth approach to filmmaking. We prioritize local communities and diverse stories. As young people with over a decade of experience, we offer insight into an emerging generation of digital creatives and audiences. We have our finger on the pulse of what is new and changing in the media landscape and offer adaptive and insightful input to brands and clients.
Kora Vanderlip
Cofounder of Odd House Films
Kora Vanderlip (she/her) is a writer, director and cinematographer currently based out of the interior of BC Canada. She has been creating films for over a decade, both working independently and collaborating closely with the arts community in Kamloops and with local crews across the region on independent shorts and features. In 2016 she graduated from VFS in the Film Production program, specializing in Directing and Cinematography. Presently, she spends her time on a small farm in Westwold, writing, working and developing projects ranging from independent short films to music videos and documentaries.
Sinéad Grewcock
Cofounder of Odd House Films.
Sinead Grewcock (she/her) is a writer, director, and producer from Kelowna, BC, living in North Vancouver, BC. She studied for her Bachelors in Communication at Capilano University. She has over a decade in acting, improvisation, writing, directing, and producing, all for film and stage, having been awarded numerous grants for her storytelling. She produces films that destigmatize mental health, queer relationships and make unseen or unusual characters visible.
Shakil Jessa
Partner with Odd House Films.
Shakil Jessa (he/him) is an actor, writer, and comedian currently living in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. He is studying at the Sauder School of Business as UBC, and working towards his undergraduate Commerce degree. When he’s not studying for his classes, he is writing and producing, designing and sewing clothes, working on acting scenes, and hiking any trail he can find.
