Speaker Jesse Ikeman

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Jesse Ikeman

Chief Creative Officer

Vortex Media

Jesse Ikeman is the Chief Creative Officer at Vortex Media, with over two decades of expertise in the media and entertainment industry. Specializing in crafting compelling stories for global audiences, he has produced, directed, and executive-produced more than 40 films and television projects. Recent credits include Christmas Island and Take Me Back for Christmas, both nominated for the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards for Best TV Movie, as well as A 90s Christmas and A Christmas Charade.

His recent thrillers include A Threat Next Door and A Woman Seduced. Ikeman also directed and produced Inn Love By Christmas and wrote and directed A Perfect Plan, which premiered as an Official Selection at the Canadian Feature Film Festival. His production of When Jews Were Funny won Best Canadian Feature Film at TIFF.

Speaking on: Production Partners

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