Janis Cole facts for kids

Janis Cole (born in 1954) is a Canadian filmmaker, writer, and professor. She has made many films during her career. She often worked with her friend and creative partner, Holly Dale. Some of her most famous films are Cream Soda (1976) and P4W: Prison for Women (1981).

About Janis Cole's Work

Janis Cole is known for telling stories through film. She works as a director, which means she guides how a movie is made. She also writes scripts and helps edit the final film.

Working with Holly Dale

Janis Cole and Holly Dale have created many films together. Their first big film was P4W: Prison for Women in 1981. This film was a documentary. It showed what life was like inside a women's prison. The film was very important. It helped them win a Genie Award. A Genie Award was a top prize for Canadian films. Their film won for Best Theatrical Documentary. This means it was a very good non-fiction film shown in cinemas. Many people think this is Janis Cole's most famous film.

Teaching Film

Besides making films, Janis Cole also taught students. She was a professor at OCAD University in Toronto. She taught there for thirty years. Now, she is a Professor Emerita. This means she is a retired professor who is still honored by the university.