| Who is it? | Actress, Writer, Production Manager |
Michelle St. John is a highly skilled and talented Production Manager in the entertainment industry, with an impressive portfolio of work. As a veteran in the field, she has successfully contributed to various feature films, television series, and documentaries, showcasing her exceptional organizational and leadership abilities. Alongside her notable professional accomplishments, Michelle's net worth is estimated to range from $100K to $1M in 2024, signifying her sustained success and financial stability in her chosen career. With her vast experience and dedication to her craft, Michelle St. John continues to play a prominent role in shaping the entertainment landscape.
1990 - Gemini Award: Best Actress - Dramatic Program (Where the Spirit Lives)
1992 - Gemini Award: Best Guest Performance in a Series by an Actor or Actress (E.N.G. Season 2, Episode 11)
2003 - FAITA Award: Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Film (The Business of Fancydancing)
2011 - American Indian Movie Award: Best Actress (Every Emotion Costs)à
1990 - Gemini Award: Best Actress - Dramatic Program (Where the Spirit Lives)
1992 - Gemini Award: Best Guest Performance in a Series by an Actor or Actress (E.N.G. Season 2, Episode 11)
In 1998, she had a cameo as Velma in Chris Eyre’s award winning Smoke Signals. The Screenwriter, Sherman Alexie, describes the scene as a “trap door” for Indigenous audiences to fall through, while those less familiar with Indigenous culture will pass right by.
She co-founded Turtle Gals Performance Ensemble in 1999 with Jani Lauzon and Monique Mojica. As Co-Managing Artistic Director, she co-created, produced, and toured The Scrubbing Project, an exploration of mixed Indigenous heritage, The Triple Truth, which was nominated for a Dora Award, and The Only Good Indian… , a multi-media musical.
The First Nations and Indigenous Studies faculty at the University of British Columbia welcomed St. John as their artist-in-residence in 2015 while she worked on the film. The World Premiere of Colonization Road was on October 23, 2016 at imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, and it has been nominated for two Golden Sheaf Awards.
She came across the inspiration for Colonization Road, which she wrote, produced, and directed, while touring with Turtle Gals in Fort Frances, Ontario. The film follows Comedian Ryan McMahon as he explores the historical significance of this road in his hometown, and how its endurance reflects the uncomfortable reality of Canada’s colonial past and present.
