Olesia Shewchuk
ACTOR, SINGER, DANCER, FILMMAKER, COMPOSER
GALLERY
PHOTOS
FILM & TV
Olesia Shewchuk and Brendan Zub
Richard de Klerk and Olesia Shewchuk
Victor Garber and Olesia Shewchuk
Russian Ballet Instructor, Madame Savina (Olesia Shewchuk)
Behind the Scenes
Behind the scenes
THEATRE
Royal City Musical Theatre Role: Fraulein Kost Photo: Emily Cooper
Royal City Musical Theatre Role: Fraulein Kost Photo: Emily Cooper
Royal City Musical Theatre Photo: Emily Cooper
Royal City Musical Theatre Role: Fraulein Kost Photo: Emily Cooper
Royal City Musical Theatre Role: Fraulein Kost Photo: Emily Cooper
Royal City Musical Theatre Role: Fraulein Kost Photo: Emily Cooper
United Players Role: Desdemona Photo: Derek Fu
United Players Role: Desdemona Photo: Derek Fu
United Players Role: Desdemona Photo: Nancy Caldwell
United Players Role: Mercutio Photo: Nancy Caldwell
United Players Role: Desdemona Photo: Nancy Caldwell
United Players Role: Mercutio Photo: Nancy Caldwell
United Players Role: Mercutio Photo: Derek Fu
United Players Role: Mercutio Photo: Derek Fu
North Shore Light Opera Diamond's Edge Photography
North Shore Light Opera Diamond's Edge Photography
DEEP COVE THEATRE Guinevere (Olesia Shewchuk) and Sir Lancelot (Carlos Vela-Martinez) Diamond's Edge Photography
DEEP COVE THEATRE Guinevere Diamond's Edge Photography
DEEP COVE THEATRE Guinevere (Olesia Shewchuk) and King Arthur (Hayden Clewes) Diamond's Edge Photography
North Shore Light Opera Role: The widow Hanna Glawari Diamond's Edge Photography
North Shore Light Opera Role: The widow Hanna Glawari Diamond's Edge Photography
North Shore Light Opera The widow Hanna Glawari (Olesia Shewchuk) & Danilo (Carlos Vela-Martinez) Diamond's Edge Photography
North Shore Light Opera The widow Hanna Glawari (Olesia Shewchuk) & Danilo (Carlos Vela-Martinez) Diamond's Edge Photography
North Shore Light Opera Role: The widow Hanna Glawari Diamond's Edge Photography
Vibrant House Productions Diamond's Edge Photography
Vibrant House Productions Diamond's Edge Photography
United Players Angelique (Olesia Shewchuk) & Cleante (Cody Kearsley) Photo:
Angelique (Olesia Shewchuk) and Cleante (Cody Kearsley) in "The Imaginary Invalid", United Players
WATCH
ACTOR REEL
SINGER & DANCER
DIRECTOR, COMPOSER, EDITOR
DIRECTOR
Olesia Shewchuk ©2021
SOME FILMS
Composer, Editor, Actor, Co-Writer, Co-Producer
The Perfect Spot
6:30 min - Color - An Opera Short Film - Canada
Every day, Wendell visits his favourite spot on a beach and has it all to himself. But one afternoon he finds Isabella there and she refuses to give it up. In this short opera film, Wendell and Isabella battle for the perfect spot, until an unexpected discovery takes them both by surprise.
Awards
Winner Audience Choice Awards, 48hour Lucky Penny Opera Challenge 2021
WINNER: Lucky Penny Opera 48Hr Opera Challenge
WINNER: Best Musical - Southern Shorts Film Awards
WINNER: Best Genre Film - Adria Shorts Film Festival, Croatia
OFFICIAL SELECTION: European Short Film Festival, Berlin
Director, Editor, Composer
Mime Vs Junkie
4:44 minutes - BW - A Comedy Silent Film - Canada
In the vein of the silent cinema and the films of Charlie Chaplin, Mime Vs. Junkie is a charming little film that centers in a park, where a mime artist meets a junkie while struggling to earn a living. Their encounter leads to an amusing and unforgettable finale.
Awards, Festivals and Screenings
Rising Star Award, Canada International Film Festival
Best Universal Language Film, Cambofest, Cambodia
Best Short Film Nomination, Beloit International Film Festival
Official Selection, Tulsa International Film Festival, Oklahoma
Official Selection, NSI Online Film Festival, Canada
Official Selection, Daytona Beach Film Festival, Florida
Official Selection, Ion Film Festival, Los Angeles/Nigeria
Official Selection, BC Deaf Film Festival, Vancouver BC
Screening, Celluloid Social Club, Vancouver
Director, Editor
The Perfect Gift for Flora
6:57 min - Color - Drama - Canada
'When a mother and father promise their daughter anything that she wants for her birthday, things get a little complicated in their attempt to fulfill her request. Scriptwriter, Anna Wang and Director, Olesia Shewchuk tell a comical yet striking story, grappling with issues like parental neglect, racism, culture, and misinterpretation.'
- Kwaku Adu-Poku, Schema Magazine
Awards and Screenings
Best Performance in a Short Film for Actress Under 10, 32nd Annual Young Artist Awards 2011, LA
Official Selection, New Asia Film Festival, Vancouver
Director, Sound Design
Breaking Ground
8:34 min - Color - Drama - Canada
A Canadian border guard, Bill, faces off against a Colombian farmer, Paolo – who has stowed away in a container ship and landed at the Port of Vancouver. With a language barrier, a power imbalance, and rules and regulations putting pressure on the situation, Bill must make a life-changing decision that will be a turning point in both of their lives.
Awards, Festivals
Winner: Merit Award for Cultural Perspective, Montana CINE International
Official Selection: Vancouver Latin American Film Festival
Official Selection: Whistler Film Festival
Official Selection: Bayou City Inspirational Film Festival
Official Selection: Boston Latino International Film Festival
Director, Editor
Breath of Fresh Air
3:27min - Comedy - Canada
Travis wants to air a new side of himself to his flawless girlfriend, Amanda. He's going to take their relationship to the next level… will this act rip them apart? In this cute romantic comedy short film, one man's expectations pass through the ultimate test.
AWARDS and FESTIVALS
Winner, 2nd Runner Up BEST SHORT FILM Audience Choice, Tickle Me Ottawa Film Festival
Official Selection, Tulsa International Film Festival
Director, DP, Editor
Romeo and Juliet
12:18 minutes - Drama - Canada
Shakespeare’s classic modernized with two women who fight for love in this beautiful short film set in Vancouver’s luscious Stanley Park.
Awards
Finalist, Superu Online Competition
Official Selection, International Film Festival South Africa, Johanessberg
Director, Editor, Composer
The Roommate
5 min - Comedy - Canada
Sam and Brad are opposites. Brad and Sam are roommates. In this quirky little comedy, Brad drives Sam to the breaking point. Until finally, Sam figures out a way to get rid of Brad… for good!!!
Festivals
Official Selection, Gangrene Film Festival, Salt Lake City, Utah