Alyssa Johnson Portfolio
Writer | Filmmaker
ALYSSA
JOHNSON
Alyssa Johnson is a writer from Northern Ontario who has worked on “Goose Noir (2026)” and “Guide to Female Creatures (2026)”. Her short film “No Way Out” won best short at the Couch Film Festival’s 15-second short category.
No Way Out
A father spends his last moments with his daughter, until they are interrupted by an uninvited guest.
Share the Sweetness
Andrew befriends a homeless man on his usual commute home. Shot for the Musicbed 30 Day film competition.
Leftovers
A young man wakes up tied to a chair and is interrogated mercilessly until he admits to his heinous crimes.
In Lieu of Flowers
A depressed young girl, reeling over her late father's death, begins to relive memories amidst her own grief.
Process Film
This was the second project I completed in my first year at Canadore! I had to act, film and write it all myself. The story shows the process of a young woman baking cookies.
The Store
Zoe is an ambitious young artist who gets a job at a grocery store to save for university. However, she quickly becomes burnt-out and is faced with the realities of work-life culture.
The Life of an Artist
A short documentary about emerging artist, Steven Tucker, who discusses his unique creative art displays in downtown Toronto.
Its Hard for a Puppet
"ITS HARD FOR A PUPPET" highlights the struggles faced by puppets in daily life.
Based on the theme "Resilience".
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ABOUT
Alyssa Johnson is a graduate of the Digital Cinematography program at Canadore College. She has written stories from a young age, completing her first "novel" in third grade, which jumpstart her passion for writing.
"I hope to make things that people feel strongly about and can connect with."
You can find upcoming work here, on YouTube or local film festivals.
