Actor/Filmmaker

Storyteller | Artist | Dreamer

Bérénice is a New York based Actor and Filmmaker. A graduate of the Maggie Flanigan Studio, Bérénice has also completed two Certificate programs at UCLA Extension. Her goal and mission is to help bring stories to life that can help make a difference, through the beautiful and challenging art of filmmaking.

Bérénice makes her directorial debut in her first short
film “Promise Me”, a multi-award nominated short, which she wrote, produced, and starred in. Her second short "Cupcakes" is in the final stages of post-production and will be making a festival run in 2024/2025. She also has various projects in development.

Background
Bérénice, sometimes nicknamed "JD", was born and raised in Haiti for 14 years and speaks 4 languages, 3 of them fluently, while learning a 5th. Her family first settled in Connecticut upon moving to the United States. She now resides in New York City.

Education
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, Pre-Med

Certifications
Digital Marketing, DMI and AMA, 2024
Business and Management of Entertainment, UCLA Extension, 2021
Content Marketing Management, Hubspot, 2023
Meisner Acting Conservatory, Maggie Flanigan Studio

Hobbies/Favorites
Dance: bachata and salsa/mambo
Travel: sunny beaches, hiking, great food
Fitness, Yoga, Running & Holistic Health

MY FILMS

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Cupcakes

ACTING AWARDS (selected)

On the 7th Date

2017 Sandford International Film Festival, ME, Winner (Best Feature); Nominated (Best Actress)
2017 SENE Festival, RI, Winner (Best Feature, Audience Award, Best Screenplay, Best Comedic Feature)
2017 New Haven International Film Festival, CT, Winner (Best Comedic Feature)

Undatement Center

2017 Top Indie Film Awards, Winner (Best Romantic Comedy)
2017 TEXAS Ultimate Shorts, Winner (Best Comedy Short)
2017 Maverick Movie Awards, Nomination (Best Ensemble)

Goodbye

Screened at Cannes Short Film Corner

Turning the Tables

2015 New Haven 48 Hour Film Project, CT, Winner (Best Ensemble), 1st Runner Up (Best Film)