Words behind the wow.

Janine (Parkinson) Canillas

Think Tom Cruise in heels — I do my own stunts and my rewrites.

Hi! I’m Janine—a recreational pilot, gold medal martial arts champion for Team Canada, and Golden Gloves boxing winner who’s trained with police, military, and ETF teams. I’m also a former stunt performer who’s leapt from burning buildings and now builds character-driven stories with just as much impact.

As a UX & Script Writer and multidisciplinary creative, I bring cinematic instinct, narrative depth, and user-centered design thinking to film, TV, video games, VR, communications, and marketing.

I’ve written character bibles for AAA games, published award-winning stories in The Guardian, LA Times, and Business Insider, and developed UX flows that turn complex tools into intuitive experiences. Whether I’m in the field, the writer’s room, or the cockpit, I bring precision, empathy, and storytelling muscle to everything I do.

What drives me?

Storytelling that connects, content that empowers, and experiences that stick — all delivered with precision, passion, and a fighter’s mindset.

What People Are Saying.

  • Mark V Healy, Author/Publisher/Distributor, MVH PUBLISHING

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    Janine assisted our young daughter Monica with her Charity, Teens4acause.com. Janine is a breath of fresh air as she explores life and uses her many talents to continually challenge herself. She is a true champion, and it is our honour to have met and worked with her, The Healy Family”

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  • Rick Dolishny, Editor / Post Production Manager, THE SECOND CITY

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    Janine's enthusiasm, charisma, and professional integrity is amazing.

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  • Sid Ali Moumene, Senior Technical Consultant, @ServiceNow

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    I first encountered Janine at CBC Toronto in 2016 and I noticed her professionalism and drive to succeed. She has a unique ability to integrate creative and administrative aspects of production. She understands the immediate needs of production and she is proactive in taking preventative measures to ensure smooth and flawless process.

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  • Jane Luk, President, COOL HAND PRODUCTIONS INC.

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    I have known Janine for many years and am always pleasantly surprised when I see her at an event or project. She is generous with everyone she works with and has a very positive and encouraging outlook. She has a great commitment to any project she undertakes.

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  • John Balabik, Executive Producer/ Virtual Production Pioneer, TVO

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    Janine has an understanding of human nature, her generous relationship to her audience, her remarkable charisma and her unsurpassed ability to develop and maintain a key message all make her an irreplaceable asset. Janine is a rare presence and an irreplaceable talent, working with inimitable skill in filmmaking and screenwriting.

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  • Mavis Xu, VR Game Development, Visual Effects Society

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    Janine is a very organized talent in film production. I’ve worked with her in DNEG production team, I was amazed by her multiple skills in the film industry. Aside from her skills, what I appreciate most is how logical and responsive she is. She uses it to full effect when she is on the job, to make sure her project can be delivered smoothly.

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Motivation comes from within — it’s about staying inspired and making a difference.