Johanna Kern first began her career as a professional actress in Europe. In 1989, Kern moved to Toronto to pursue a career in film and television, and has since enjoyed great success working as a director, producer and writer. She is recognized for her unique directing style and her vision that captivates broad audiences and draws exceptional professionals to her productions.Presently, Kern is completing her feature film Shadowland, The Legend (working title: Frank, Big Baba and Forty Thieves), a fantasy/mystery/adventure tetralogy that is based on a play she wrote/directed for the stage two years ago. The second film in the tetralogy, Shadowland, The Warrior, is expected to go into development in 2006. At the same time Johanna is also developing her next feature film project, entitled Lavender and Steel.Over the years, Kern has made a number of dramatic short films including the critically acclaimed short Cherries for Brian (1997 Palm Springs International Film Festival, Raindance International Film Festival and Figueira da Foz International Film Festival-Portugal). Her other short films include All About Men (1996 Raindance International Film Festival and Cinewomen - Norwich International Film Festival), All About Women (1996), Toronto: Second Society (1995) and The Portrait of a Man (1994).Kern has also written six feature film screenplays and worked as a producer/director on a number of television commercials and music videos. Additionally, she has produced, directed and written two musicals for the stage (with large casts of more than 300 actors), and founded an acting school for young performers -- Kid Stage -- based in Mississauga. She is also the founder and executive director of Fantasy Worldwide Film Festival.Kern holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts/Film from Ryerson University and previously studied theatre and fine arts in Europe.
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