Jennifer Pertsch

Jennifer Pertsch is a Canadian writer, producer, and one of the founding partners of Fresh TV, a production studio specializing in teen and family oriented television projects. She began her career as a writer for Nelvana Ltd., before moving to Fresh TV. She co-created and executive-produced 6teen, Stoked, Total Drama Island, Total Drama Action, and Total Drama World Tour.

Early life

Pertsch was born to Caroline and Eric Pertsch in 1975.

Awards

In 2007, 6teen was awarded the Alliance for Children and Television's "Award of Excellence, Animation" for programming for children, ages 9–14. She has received an Emmy Award for her writing on the award-winning series Rolie Polie Olie, and a Gemini Award nomination for best animated program or series for Total Drama Island. ''Total Drama Island has also won Youth Media AlLiance Awards. ''