I’m Sidney; a Toronto based performer & filmmaker.
I started as a dancer, performing in commercials and music videos, and quickly transitioned to acting, booking roles on TV series and films like iZombie, Bang Bang Baby and others. In 2015 I was introduced to the production side of filmmaking, working alongside singer/songwriter Drake as a producer while also acting & dancing in his short film Jungle. To follow this, I produced, wrote and acted in my first original work, (rough cut) -- a short film exploring sexual politics on set. The film premiered at TIFF, was selected as a Vimeo Staff Pick, and screened at the MoMA NYC in association with The Future of Film is Female. In recent news… I produced air head, one of the first films to use OpenAI's text-to-video model Sora, and am currently producing the Telefilm Talent To Watch feature shylo (directed by creative collective shy kids). I’m also writing, directing & acting in my next original work, a short psychological thriller entitled, I Hate Babies. Stay tuned!
Sometimes you just got to do it all when it comes to your craft and to become successful in your industry. Canada’s own Sidney Leeder has done just that as she has danced, acted and produced to make herself known in the industry. She will be talking at the T.O. WebFest in the Telefilm Talent to Watch Program to share her experiences and what it is like to work the many roles in this difficult industry…(cont’d)
