Jorge Molina (artist)
Jorge Molina | |
|---|---|
| Born | Barcelona, Spain |
| Known for | Artist, Actor, Filmmaker |
| Notable work | The 416 Project |
| Website | Official website |
Jorge Molina is an artist, actor and filmmaker. He was born in Barcelona, Spain,[1] and grew up in Edmonton, Canada,[2] where he studied fine art, graphic and environmental design at MacEwan University. He also studied acting with Theatre Alberta. Molina currently resides in Toronto, Canada.[3]
Artist
In 2016 Molina created The 416 Project.[4] He installed 416 unique canvases across 35 neighbourhoods in Toronto.[5] Each work was hung on wooden utility poles, making the entire city an art gallery.[6] Each 6” x 6” canvas was an image of its surroundings.[3]
Molina's art has been exhibited at the Sunnyside Beach Juried Art Show[2][7] and he also had a solo exhibit through the Toronto Public Library's Community Artist program.[8] His fine art work focuses primarily in abstract expressionist pieces and working in large scale.[9]
Actor
Known for his appearances in Doc, Accused, Cardinal, and Suits, Molina has been acting in television and film for over 25 years.
Molina was also nominated for a DORA Award "Outstanding Performance Ensemble"[10] playing Gil Schwartz[11] in the production of "Hogtown: The Immersive Experience".[12]
Filmmaker
Molina's has his own production company, Nostra Casa Films.[2] His film "Jimmy & Della"[13] was an official selection at film festivals throughout North America and Europe; "Zoey's Hill" received the Award of Excellence "Children/Family Programming" from the Best Shorts Competition in La Jolla, California.[14][2] His latest project, "A Canadian Actor", was awarded Best Unproduced Feature Script by the Montreal Independent Film Festival.[15] Molina also produces and co-hosts the online series SNAK the Show.[16]
References
- ^ Dasilva, Laura (2016-03-15). "Mystery Swansea artist reveals his identity, embarks on new 'daunting' project". Toronto.com. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ a b c d Rainford, Lisa (2013-05-17). "Swansea filmmaker's short Zoey's Hill premiers at Best Shorts Competition in Hollywood, California". Toronto.com. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ a b Keyes-Bevan, Bronwen (2016-06-14). "Jorge Molina's 416 Project elevates the everyday to art and then hangs it on utility poles". Post City News. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "The 416 Project". Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ^ Forani, Jonathan (2016-04-16). "Jorge Molina makes Toronto his gallery with the 416 Project". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ CBC News (March 21, 2016). "An outdoor art gallery, coming to a neighbourhood near you".
- ^ "Sunnyside Beach Juried Art Show 2013" (PDF). Art Initiatives. 2013-05-31. p. 13. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 April 2016. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "What's On - PROGRAMS AND EVENTS AT YOUR LIBRARY" (PDF). Toronto Public Library. September 2017. p. 28.
- ^ Anderson, Bonnie. "Moxie Collaborators". Moxie Productions. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ Leung, Wayne. "Announcement: 2018 Dora Mavor Moore Award Winners (With Links to MOT Reviews) | Mooney on Theatre". www.mooneyontheatre.com. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Cast & Creative". THE HOGTOWN COLLECTIVE. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Hogtown: The Immersive Experience". www.hogtownexperience.com. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ^ "Local youths star in award-winning short film". St. Albert Gazette. 2013-04-20. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ^ Best Shorts. "Winners March 2013 |". Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ Montreal Independent Film Magazine (2025-10-12). "Insights into the Latest Winners of the Montreal Independent Film Festival". Montreal Film Mag. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
- ^ Rabinowitz, Chloe. "SNAK The Show Season 4 to Launch Next Week With Crystal Shawanda, Sergio Di Zio & More". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2025-07-20.