“One of the functions of art is to give people the words to know their own experience. There are always areas of vast silence in any culture, and part of an artist’s job is to go into those areas and come back from the silence with something to say.”

— Ursula K. Le Guin

About Me

Originally from Montreal and now based in upstate New York, I’m a writer and producer with a background that wanders across documentary, television, audio, digital media, and communications.

I’ve been lucky to work on films and series that have travelled widely and found meaningful audiences. Interrupt This Program, where I worked as a researcher, writer, and assistant director, was nominated for Best Documentary Series at the International Emmys, Canadian Screen Awards, and CableFAX Program Awards.

The first short documentary I co-created and co-produced, Dish Pigs, found a large audience almost immediately after its digital release, quickly gaining traction on YouTube and social media. It has since drawn nearly one million views and 14,000 likes, while continuing to find new audiences through CBC Gem, where it remains featured in curated collections and special programming.

I later travelled the world directing The Island Diaries, a small-scale travel series about remote island communities. Working in both French and English, I researched and developed all of my episodes, coordinated characters, scenes, and logistics on location in remote environments, directed in the field, and carried the story through post. The series taught me an enormous amount about the value of truly compelling characters in nonfiction, building scenes in unfamiliar and far-flung places, and learning how to carry a story from early research all the way through to picture lock. It was later nominated for Best Documentary Research at the Gémeaux Awards.

When the pandemic brought productions to a halt, I brought my storytelling background into creative strategy, working with agencies, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations across video campaigns, writing, and podcasts. This experience expanded my toolbox and sharpened my understanding of how strategy and story can work together to make branded work more human, clear, and engaging.

Wearing so many hats in my career has given me a deeply practical understanding of how decisions made early in the storytelling process shape what is possible later. Moving between producing, writing, directing, and post has taught me to see what a project is trying to become, where it is getting lost, and what it needs to move forward.

Over the past year, I’ve made a return to long-form storytelling working as a story editor on two feature documentaries directed by award-winning filmmaker Nathalie Bibeau, as well as a brand new series for CBC Gem that approaches true crime through the complex character at its centre, exploring the painful emotional reality, consequences, and pathos of a young woman constantly teetering on the edge of self-destruction.

I’m currently developing my first feature documentary while taking on select producing, writing, and creative consulting projects.

Documentary, fiction, commissioned, or somewhere in between, I love tinkering with narrative, pulling it apart, finding what makes it tick, and rebuilding it into something compelling and lasting.

*Full resume available upon request

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Selected Works

  • Dish Pigs

    A short documentary I co-created with director Jon Deitcher, shaped through an intimate, character-driven lens. Co-producer, researcher, and story editor.

  • The Walrus and the Whistle Blower

    An award-winning feature documentary following one man’s fight for animal welfare against the backdrop of a changing cultural conversation around captivity, compassion, and the ethics of entertainment. Winner of the Top Audience Award at Hot Docs, a DOC NYC Winners’ Circle selection, and nominee for three Canadian Screen Awards. Writer.

  • The Vice Guide to Film

    A documentary series exploring cinema through the eyes of filmmakers, actors, and cultural voices. Story editor.

  • Interrupt This Program

    An International Emmy Award-nominated global arts and culture docuseries. Researcher, writer and assistant director for Season 1.

  • The Island Diaries

    A travel docuseries. Story producer and director across multiple episodes.

  • Pipe Dreams

    A feature documentary exploring ambition, artistry, and competition. Field director.

  • Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada

    A podcast series produced in collaboration with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, sharing stories, insights, and lived experiences from the blood cancer community. Producer, writer, and host.

Creative Roles

Story Producer

I bring an editor’s eye and a writer’s instinct to every story I work on. I shape raw material into stories with structural integrity and emotional depth, developing narrative arcs, scripting, and driving the edit from rough assembly through final delivery, while keeping the work on schedule and on budget.

Creative Producer

I develop and produce story-led projects for organizations, nonprofits, agencies, and independent clients, bringing together creative strategy, narrative, and production from early concept through delivery. I’m interested in finding the human story at the centre, then building the creative approach, collaborators, and production process needed to bring it to life.

Writer

I write and develop nonfiction, fiction, and audio projects, from early concepts and beat structures through scripts, rewrites, and final polish. Across episodic formats, I’ve developed plot structures led a team of writers, managed multiple story arcs, and handled everything from structural edits to script polishes and pacing revisions — often under tight (and occasionally absurd) deadlines.

Some Kind Words From Collaborators

  • “Christina’s story sensibility, as delicate as it is robust, was an impressive asset in the making of our award-winning documentary, The Walrus and the Whistleblower. She is an elegant and lucid storyteller, on which I relied not only for her sharp professional skills, but her exceptional humanity as well. Working closely with her was a highlight of the experience.”

    Nathalie Bibeau · Award-winning director and filmmaker

  • "Christina is a storyteller in the truest sense of the word. She’s curious, compassionate, and has an incredible work ethic. Her ability to thread a narrative arc like fine lace were immense assets in the edit room. Brainstorming sessions with Christina were a joy and together we were able to craft emotional and thought-provoking sequences. I look forward to working with her again!”

    Justin Lachance, CCE · Award-winning editor

  • “Christina is an exemplary storyteller, producer, and host - in both official languages! - for our mission-driven podcasts, The Blood Cancer Experience and Parlons des cancers du sang. She crafts the narratives with intelligence and profound sensitivity to the needs of our guests – Canadians with lived experience with blood cancer – as well as healthcare professionals in the hematology and oncology fields. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada is fortunate to have found such a consummate professional with incredible people skills.”

    Heather Angus-Lee · National Communications Manager, Community Services, LLSC

  • “Christina is the most organized, creative, and talented producer I’ve ever worked with. I’ve worked with her for years across multiple podcasts, and I trust her completely to run the show. She's incredibly proactive, manages every detail flawlessly, and consistently delivers creative work that exceeds expectations. What sets Christina apart is how she combines strategic thinking with seamless execution—she transforms ideas into compelling stories while keeping everything on track. Whether you need sharp creative strategy or top-tier production, she brings genuine talent and total professionalism.”

    Tobin Dalrymple · Founder, Pilgrim Content Marketing

  • “As our Creative Strategy consultant at Rubix Marketing, Christina was a force of nature. Her ability to think beyond the obvious, paired with a deep background in storytelling, brings a fresh and compelling edge to everything we do. She pitched truly creative ideas and was also able to build smart, strategic frameworks that connect and engage with our clients' desired audiences. From brand positioning to campaign development, her work consistently elevated the thinking and sharpened the impact. She’s a rare blend of creative vision and strategic clarity, and would be an incredible asset to any leadership team.”

    Jill Selick · CEO and Founder of RubixMarketing