Odessa Rae
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Odessa Rae | |
|---|---|
 Rae in 2020 | |
| Born | May 23, 1982 Calgary, Canada |
| Other names | Jennifer Holmes |
| Alma mater | University of Toronto |
| Occupation(s) | Film producer, actor |
| Known for | Producer of Navalny |
Odessa Rae is a Canadian born, American film producer and actor, known for producing the documentary Navalny, which won the Best Documentary Feature at the 95th Academy Awards.[1][2] She has acted in multiple feature films and TV episodes, including Hard Candy, Smallville, and Movie 43. Odessa was key in the formation of Ivanhoe Pictures, which produced the box office hit, Crazy Rich Asians.[3] In 2021, Rae launched RaeFilm Studios, and is now focusing on the development and production of non-fiction content.[4]
Rae is working alongside producer Karim Amer on a documentary focused on the war in Ukraine, which is still in the filming process.[5]
Biography[edit]
Odessa's early life was spent between North America, Asia and India. She studied International Relations at University of Toronto, is fluent in Japanese and conversationally fluent in several other languages. She began her film career in Japan. Widely known through appearances in commercials with Brad Pitt, she was offered a SKY TV show in Japan called Bravo. From there she went on to co-write, produce and star in her first feature film, Jenifa. In 2018 she produced and directed a short documentary for the UNHCR called Clear Blue Skies. This project led to the production of a full-length documentary The Story Won't Die, released on Amazon Prime July 2022.[4]
Filmography[edit]
Executive producer[edit]
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Of Dust and Bones | Diane Bell |
Producer[edit]
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Navalny | Daniel Roher | Winner, Best Documentary at the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA)
Winner, Best Documentary Feature at the Academy Awards |
| 2022 | The Story Won't Die | David Henry Gerson | |
| 2023 | Hollywoodgate | Ibrahim Nash’at | |
| 2023 | Defiant | Karim Amer |
Actor[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Chosen Family | Frances | Post-production |
| 2018 | Half Magic | Roxy | |
| 2017 | Hangman | TV Reporter | |
| 2015 | Always Worthy | TV Reporter | |
| 2014 | Asthma | Bathing Wings | |
| 2013 | Movie 43 | Danita | |
| 2012 | The Visit | Diana Short | |
| Gabe the Cupid Dog | Carissa | ||
| Rizzoli & Isles | Yoga Instructor | TV series | |
| 2011 | Man Without a Head | Venula | |
| My Dog's Christmas Miracle | Crystal | ||
| 2010 | Rules of Engagement | Gretchen | TV series |
| Smallville | Maggie McDougal/Silver Banshee | TV series | |
| Leverage | Cora McRory | TV series | |
| Let the Game Begin | Patient Patient | TV series |
References[edit]
- ^ "'Their eyes were burning': Former Calgarian producer Odessa Rae heads for Oscars Sunday for Navalny". Calgary. 2023-03-12. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ^ "Calgary producer, animators and dancer among those who represented the city at the 2023 Oscars". Calgary. 2023-03-13. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ^ "The little-known film company that made 'Crazy Rich Asians' possible". Washington Post. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
- ^ a b "Odessa Rae". IMDb. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
- ^ "Opinion: Putin's nemesis has a spirit that can outlast any strongman". 2023-03-03. Retrieved 2023-03-12.