Artist Statement
Primarily work in genre with a strong interest in comedy, satire and absurdist pieces.
Biography
Céleste McNiven is a neurodivergent bilingual filmmaker based in Prince Edward Island and Montreal, holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production from Concordia University. Céleste's expertise in producing is showcased through a supernatural TV series, SEA SALT, of which the proof-of-concept has been recognized in Atlantic Canada at various film festivals in 2023.
Simultaneously, Céleste is immersed in creative endeavors, developing a bilingual genre period-piece feature and a magical realism comedy short. Beyond her leading roles, she brings a versatile skill set, having worked in the production design department and as a script supervisor on various projects.
Currently participating in the Whistler Film Festival PEI Market Accelerator Talent Lab, Céleste is dedicated to continuous growth equally pursuing a certificate in Contemporary Arts Management at the University of New Brunswick. With a keen eye for storytelling and a collaborative spirit, Céleste McNiven crafts compelling narratives.
Links to My Work
2022- Sea Salt (TV Pilot) Producer- Atlantic International Film Festival
2023 Definition of Home (Commercial)- Wardrobe
2023 Paris - Kinley (Music Video) -Wardrobe
2023 Charlotte - Kinley (Music Video)-Art Assistant
2022 Who’s Yer Father (Feature)- Set Decorator
2022 Diggstown (Season 4)-Set Dec Buyer
2021 The Draft (Feature) -Script Supervisor -
2021 Ghosts (Season 1) -Daily P.A.
2021 Fuego - ZHARA (Music Video) - Production Assistant
2021 Lac-Noir (Season 1) -Daily P.A.
2021 Beau is Afraid (Feature) -Daily P.A.
2021 Transformers 7 (Feature)-Daily P.A.
2021 Three Pines (Season 1) -Daily P.A.
2021 Hoof Lady (Short Film) -Sound Designer-Concordia Film Festival
2021 Pook Sess (Short Film)- Script Supervisor -
2021 Ember (Short Film) Director/Writer/Editor-Concordia Film Festival
Brackley Film Fest
2021 YETI (Short Film) -Script Supervisor- Charlottetown Film Festival
Brackley Film Fest
2020 Minuit Mois Une (Short Film) Assistant Art Director -
2020 Joanne’s Time (Short Film) Art Director -
2019 Fred and Ted (Short Film) 1st Assistant Director
2019 Halfheart (Short Film) Self Director/Writer/Editor- First-Time Filmmaker Sessions
2019 A Donde Vamos (Short Film) Script Supervisor -
2019 Weyward (Short Film) Script Supervisor Fantasia Film Festival
FIN Atlantic Film Festival
Charlottetown Film Festival
Concordia Film Festival
2018 Intimate (Short Film) Self Director/Writer
