Writer/Filmmaker Brenda Keesal

Writer/Filmmaker Brenda Keesal follows her own road. Her wickedly funny, emotionally-charged work introduces a bold voice to every screen. Brenda’s first film as writer/director/producer was WANKER; the story of a young man who takes his life into his hands. It won a Silver Plaque at the Chicago Film Festival, was the Closing Film of the New Orleans Film & Video Festival, garnered cult status and rave reviews and was voted one of the best movies of the year in Canada.

Her second, the polarizing, critically-acclaimed JACK & ELLA- a Jewish woman and a black man move in together and are invaded by their neighbors- played in festivals all over the world, enjoyed sold-out runs in Toronto and Montreal and still plays on Canada’s top movie channels and Roger’s On-Demand.

Voted one of Montreal’s favorite filmmakers, Brenda is currently juggling multiple internet, TV and film projects, busting it out with her signature style. Her work includes: A FINE FAMILY- a brave comedy about a nouveau-riche Jewish family who wheel and deal with God to get more out of life; FAT LIKE ME- a super-sized family try to revive a dying deli; and SENIOR HIGH- a hot-blooded comedy about living before you die. Her latest feature film BE HAPPY is being produced by Toronto uber-producer Avi Federgreen.

Brenda graduated from Bialik High School- the notorious breeding ground for Jewish professionals and funny people, and the prestigious Concordia University Film School with a BFA in Film Production, a minor in Creative Writing, and a vision all of her own.

Represented by Sarah Cooper of the Saint Agency. T: 416.944-8200 sarah (at) thesaintagency.com

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Thanks for the Blog. The world needs more people like you! I’m just glad we’re related.
Josh

Comment by Josh Margolis — April 3, 2008 @ 10:55 pm | Reply
Likewise, I’m sure. How many people have cousins forging new paths and opening art galleries in Nicaraugua? I do!
Love
Brenda

Comment by brendajoy — April 4, 2008 @ 6:16 am | Reply
I have pages of poetry from our days of Madame X,Y & Z….I have stories you wrote and gave to me bound in rough string and sky blue paper. Now I can read your writing on your blog. Turn that phrase Brenda like only you know how.
Cha

Comment by Cha Cha — April 7, 2008 @ 10:40 am | Reply
Hi Bren! I am glad you sent a reminder to read your blog… BTW the hot sex teaser really worked! You know, I cannot believe I have never seen any of your films. I would love to see Be Happy and A Fine Family. How do I get my hands on them? Hugs, B xx

Comment by Bev Choo-Foo — July 2, 2008 @ 8:52 pm | Reply
Hi Bev-

Glad the blog is working for you.. spread the word!

Be Happy and A Fine Family are percolating.

Thanks for your interest.

Comment by brendajoy — July 2, 2008 @ 9:26 pm | Reply
Hey Brenda,
Great to meet you over the weekend. Great blog! I wonder if Jack & Ella is available at zip.ca… the video stores out here lack, um, variety.
Scott

Comment by Scott Duncan — June 28, 2009 @ 6:27 pm | Reply

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