About me

Christina Ienna is a Toronto based filmmaker and cinematographer with extensive experience in documentary, narrative and commercial production. She holds both a Canadian and Italian EU Passport with the ability to work internationally. She is an Associate Member and Board Member of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers. Christina spends a large part of her time volunteering as CSC Education Chair creating educational initiatives, workshops and mentoring opportunities for emerging cinematographers.

Christina graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Film and Communication Studies from the University of Windsor and has over a decade of industry experience. She has worked with companies such as DESTINATION CANADA, VICE, CBC, NIKE, LIFETIME, PIXAR, and UNIVERSAL MUSIC.

Although she primarily works as a cinematographer, she is also well versed in directing. Music video GROWING YOUNGER is an official NATIONAL SCREEN INSTITUTE selection while her recent short documentary HANDMADE FILM has won awards in Best Cinematography and Best Short Documentary, screening in thirty festivals internationally.

She is also a member of WIFT-T, Women in the Directors Chair and the International Collective of Female Cinematographers.

Skills

Camera Operator, Cinematography, Directing, Filming, Lighting

Sector Experience

Advertising, Audio / Visual, Cinema, Film (Feature), Film (Short / Documentary), Production, Television, Travel & Leisure

Awards

Future of Film Showcase 2017 | Best Cinematography for HANDMADE FILM Documentary, Indie Series Awards 2020 Nominee | Best Cinematography for BLACKOUT TV Series, WIFT-T Showcase 2018 | Best in Showcase for HANDMADE FILM Documentary

Clients

American Express, CBC, CIBC, LIFETIME, TD Bank, TOURISM CANADA, Vice

Trade Associations

Canadian Society of Cinematographers, Women in FIlm & Television, Women in the Director's Chair