Jessica Brown on Inuit Filmmaking, Youth Mentorship & Remote Storytelling

InDigital Insights: Jessica Brown on Inuit Filmmaking, Youth Mentorship & Remote Storytelling

Season 3 Episode 12

Featured Guest Jessica Brown

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Episode Summary

Jessica Brown, founder of Ujarak Media, shares her inspiring path from Happy Valley-Goose Bay to directing award-winning documentary series for Bell TV1. As a single mother and Inuit filmmaker, she uplifts Indigenous voices through powerful storytelling, remote productions in the Torngat Mountains, and hands-on mentorship of youth in communities like Nain. Her work blends cultural authenticity, community engagement, and cinematic vision—paving the way for the next generation of storytellers.