After a mostly bustling creative childhood, Virginia went on to graduate from Huntsville High School with her OAC diploma. It was during her time at HHS that she discovered her love for video, film, and the media arts at large. Virginia further advanced her skills at Ryerson Polytechnic University where she studied in the school’s Film CE Program.

It did not take this young artist long before she realized, that in order to combine her passion for film and video with the beautiful Muskoka's, she would have to go into business for herself. And so, Starshine Video Productions was born.

After only a few years in business, Virginia’s work has been highlighted in television programs and commercials for the Outdoor Life Network, Discovery Channel, Much Music, Women’s Life Network, CTV and The New VR. From fashion shows to fishing shows, this diverse entrepreneur’s projects are often used for marketing and advertising at the Cottage Life Show, Sportsman Show, Outdoor Adventure Show, on company web pages, and in the personal and professional portfolios of many.
Photo by Scott Turnbull
With her versatility, Virginia is able to go from filming a professional corporate event one day to a theatrical event the next. Some of Virginia’s most recent projects include promotional videos for: The CNIB Lake Joseph Centre, Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area, The Diamond ‘in the Ruff’ Golf Club, The Art of Fashion,Olympia Sports Camp, Langford Canoe, Hill & Gully Snowmobile Club and Deerhurst Resort. Virginia also specializes in many theatrical and dance events such as the Muskoka Ballet Gala (featuring professional dancers from the National Ballet of Canada, Quinte School of Ballet and dance troops from all around the world), and the Deerhurst stage show (where she assisted on their feature video “Behind the Scenes”).

Starshine Video Productions was the recipient of two awards at the 2005 Muskoka’s Enterprising Women Gala; Best in Customer Service & Best New Female Entrepreneur (3 years and under). Starshine Video Productions received a nomination in the category of Best Business of the Year 0-5 Employees at the Business Excellence Awards, hosted by the Huntsville Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce. Virginia sits on the board of Directors for the YWCA of Muskoka where she holds the position of Vice President. She is also an active member of several local Chamber of Commerce groups.