Born and raised in the city of Toronto, Santina Louise Pallister is an Indigenous and Italian filmmaker and artist who identifies as Ojibway descending from Wasauksing First Nation.
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With a strong focus in cinematography, producing, and editing, her approach blends technical fluency with lived experience as a film student. She’s worked across a range of productions — from narrative shorts to documentary, to studio and on-location shoots — often jumping between roles behind the lens and in post. Whether it’s dialing in lighting setups, operating cameras, or cutting together a story in the edit suite, she brings a hands-on presence and a practical mindset. At age 19, she’s already well-versed in gear from Canon cameras and Arri lighting kits, audio mixers and grip — but it’s the way she listens and adapts sets the tone on set.
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Her work is grounded in the belief that the industry needs more voices — more stories that reflect who we really are. As someone raised between and reclaiming her culture, she’s used to shifting perspectives and learning to navigate different worlds. This carries over into her filmmaking: collaborative, culturally aware, and always with the aim of pushing representation forward. Whether she’s producing, shooting, or editing, Santina shows up with intention — and a deep respect for the crew around her.
