I’ve worked in entertainment for 20+ years, specializing in the development, writing, and showrunning of both animated and live-action kids’ series. I’ve written and story-edited over
1000 scripts for over 75 unique series and have been Head Writer for many of your favorite
shows!
With a strong creative vision, a head full of imaginative ideas, and a knack for kidspeak, I
continue to delight both industry folks and little humans.​
ABOUT ME
Passionate about Kids
and Family Programming
Professional and amiable
Fluent in Kidspeak!
Recent work - A Sample of shows
WRITER
HEAD WRITER / STORY EDITOR
Who doesn't love being at the creative helm? A Sample of shows
film
Writer. Producer.
Sheila co-wrote and produced the live-action award-winning feature film THE DOGS. Based on the award-winning novel by Allan Stratton, THE DOGS is a psychological thriller.
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Distributed by Vertical Entertainment USA.
Awards
FEFF (Female Eye Film Festival) Award Winner for “Best Feature Film” for THE DOGS (2024)
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WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival Silver Remi Award Winner for THE DOGS (2024)
Montreal Independent Film Festival Award Winner for “Best Female Director” for THE DOGS (2023)
Montreal Independent Film Festival Award Winner for “Best Independent Film” for THE DOGS (2023)
EMMY Award Nomination for “Outstanding Writing for a Preschool Animated Program” for ALMA’S WAY (PBS, 2022)
Canadian Screen Award Nomination for “Best Preschool Program or Series” for MAX & RUBY (2018)
Canadian Screen Award Nomination for “Best Writing in a Children’s Program or Series” for BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES (CBC/CBS, 2010)
EMMY Award Nomination for “Outstanding Special Class Animated Program” for HANDY MANNY (Disney, 2009)
Environmental Media Award Winner for “Children’s Live-action/Animated” category for HANDY MANNY (Disney, 2008)
Genesis Award Winner for “Children’s Programming” for HANDY MANNY (Disney, 2008)
EMMY Award Nomination for “Outstanding Special Class Animated Program” for THE SAVE-UMS (CBC/Discovery, 2006)