Daniela Mendoza Almeyda

Passionate and driven actress and filmmaker holding a versatile degree in Media and Performance Production. Demonstrated proficiency by creating four short films and contributing as an actor in four student films. Committed, open-minded, and dedicated to effectively capturing and interpreting the complexities of the human experience. Prioritizes the art of language, values collaboration, and upholds authenticity in all endeavors.

COLIBRI ET GRENADE 

Student Film, Lead Role, 2023 

I portrayed Grenade, a young woman who is facing challenges in seeking support while navigating the aftermath of sexual assault. During a photoshoot preparation, the film traces the girl's conversation about Grenade's self-perception, providing insights into her coping with a traumatic past. Symbolically, the film addresses shared experiences among women, highlighting the importance of acknowledging and seeking the support needed to cope with these challenges. 

THE LIFE OF A SOLSTICE

Student Film, Lead Role, 2023 

Inspired by a true story, this short film explores the theme of the cycle of life across seasons. It narrates the story of a woman who escaped Rockwood Asylum in Kingston during winter and was later discovered deceased by a young boy on World Island in the summer. While the woman's identity remains undisclosed, I portrayed the woman in the film.

THE HIBERNATION OF A FILMMAKER 

Student Film, Secondary Lead Role, 2023 

This short film follows a troubled filmmaker Harry, who meets an aspiring actress Delores and forms a bond for their shared love of cinema. Harry struggles with his perfectionism and unprocessed grief, while Delores provides her mentorship from a humanistic perspective. Harry wants his film to be political, but something is lacking. Hence, he "hibernates" to figure out what he needs in his film by facing his deepest insecurities. I portrayed Delores, the optimistic and caring aspiring actress.  

DOUBLE TAKE 

Queen's Television, Student film, Extra, 2023 

After failing out of his summer research position, Caleb drifts through the possibilities for his future and must decide between following expectations or making the jump into a passion that is outside his family’s definition of success. I portrayed the role of Quincy, one of Caleb's supporting friends. 

Dean's Honour List - 2021-2023 

Playing Shakespeare - Acting class, 2022 

Taught by: Chick Reid, a leading Canadian theatre professional.

Explored Shakespeare’s language and methods on how to allow the actor to communicate a character’s thoughts, wants, physical and emotional states to an audience. Engaged in play reading, exercises, monologue, and scene study to demonstrate proficiency in various aspects of dramatic arts. 

Engaged in the study and performance of the following Shakespearean scenes:

• A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act 3, Scene 2, portraying the character Helena.
• The Merchant of Venice, Act 3, Scene 2, portraying the character of Portia.

Cinematography and Visual Aesthetics - Film Production class, 2023

Taught by: Ryan Randall, a Canadian cinematographer and senior technician 

Studied visual aesthetics and the methods used to intentionally and consistently create motion picture images. "Colibri et Grenade" was produced for this course, incorporating all the learned techniques to design the film's set, lighting, and visual aesthetic.