In the picturesque landscapes of Northern Alberta, a star was born: Bracken Burns. Her journey, akin to a well-crafted play, unfolds with riveting turns and a crescendo that resonates in the hearts of her audience. Don’t be fooled, though; the curtain has only just risen on her illustrious career as a producer and actor.

Raised in a hamlet where dreams often remained dreams, Bracken’s thirst for storytelling could not be quenched. As the pages of a physics book turned before her, she knew her heart belonged on the stage. In an audacious twist, she found herself auditioning for a performing arts program mere weeks before term commencement, and, as if by magic, the spotlight beckoned her. Bracken soared to Grant MacEwan University and then to The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland to earn her Master of Arts.

Upon her return to Canada, the lenses of cameras beckoned where the stage lights once did. Bracken's stage presence was electric as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, earning her a Betty Award nomination. The transition from theatre to the screen was like watching a chrysalis unfold; her craft refined, her voice unmistakable.

Bracken’s role as Flossey in People Watching was akin to a symphony’s finale. The series' success at the Canadian Screen Awards seemed only apt.

Not one to rest on her laurels, Bracken embraced the role of a lifetime – a producer – as she sat across from Viggo Mortensen discussing his directorial debut, Falling. Their collaboration was a poetic tapestry woven with the finesse of an auteur and the heart of an artist. Falling leaped through Cannes and Sundance, amassing accolades.

But in the whirlwind of achievements, Bracken encountered trials. As a female producer, she orchestrated change and equality in a sphere too often dominated by men. Her unyielding spirit and dedication to her craft created ripples, and the words of Viggo Mortensen rang in her ears like a mantra: “Stick around.” Bracken did, and her work spoke volumes.

You can sense Bracken’s passionate fervor as she discusses her upcoming documentary feature film, Wilds of Canada. A heart-wrenching exploration of her family's history intertwined with the narratives of residential schools, this is where Bracken’s soul meets her craft. Her eyes sparkle with the possibilities of the stories she can tell, and the hearts she can touch.

As she sits in contemplation reflecting on her journey, Bracken’s humility is as captivating as her on-screen presence. The little girl from Peace River is now a force to be reckoned with in film and TV.

What’s next for Bracken Burns? To continue telling stories that matter, to keep weaving dreams into the tapestry of cinema, and to stick around not merely as a whisper, but as an indomitable roar.

Follow her journey, and be a part of her world on Instagram @brackenburns. Through the lens and beyond, Bracken Burns is a name that will resonate for generations.