Robert Young is a visionary storyteller known for creating transformative experiences that celebrate the resilience of the human spirit across film, art, writing, and public speaking. Robert has consistently pushed the boundaries of what storytelling can achieve globally. Young’s work has been recognized by global leaders in business, government, and the arts, leading to remarkable…
Lennox Lewis is a legendary figure in the world of boxing, renowned for his extraordinary achievements as a heavyweight champion. With a career spanning over a decade, Lennox is celebrated for his impressive title defenses and victories, including becoming the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World—one of only two men ever to retire with all…
Former PLAYBACK MAGAZINE’S 10 to Watch, alumni of WOMEN IN DIRECTOR’S CHAIR, and CINEFAM’s Limitless program, Asis Sethi is a South Asian Canadian filmmaker with 15 years of experience as a producer, creator and a host on lifestyle shows. Her REMI Award-winning short on menstruation, A BLOODY MESS, was screened at 30 film festivals. Asis has…
Nicholas Davis is an accomplished journalist and writer. He’s currently the Executive Director of Engagement and Inclusion at CBC. Previous to that he was Manager of Program Development for CBC, where he was responsible for the ongoing development of local programming in radio, television and online. Nick has worked in radio, television and print for…
Angela Moritsugu is the Director of Talent Development Programs at the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. Previously, she’s worked on numerous independent Canadian productions in roles across departments, founded her own screening series, and lent her skills to organizations such as TIFF, Hot Docs, the Canadian Film Centre, and the Royal Ontario Museum. An…
With over 20 years of industry experience behind his belt, Pasha Patriki has worked his way through the industry in many key positions, most notably as a Producer of numerous feature films. He is a member of Canadian Society of Cinematographers, where he received highest awards for his work, and a member of Canadian Media…
As a Production Executive, Alexis McLaren works with industry writers and partners on the production of new projects for Bell Media’s Original Programming Slate. Alexis’ production portfolio covers both scripted and unscripted titles for national channels, including Crave, CTV and CTV specialty channels. Announced titles include The Traitors Canada, The Take Back, Pets & Pickers…
Lea Marin is the Director of Development, Drama, for the CBC, and is responsible for driving and overseeing the quality and diversity of the drama development slate including the recently launched productions, Wild Cards and Allegiance. A graduate of the Canadian Film Centre’s Producers’ Lab, prior to joining the CBC, Lea was a Senior Producer…
Most recently executive producer of documentary series Echo and co-producer on feature film Step; Claire Prieto-Fuller has built a reputation for developing the talents of emerging filmmakers of colour in Canada as producer of the New Initiatives in Film program at the National Film Board in the mid-1990s and as founding president of the Black…
Andrew Millington is an independent filmmaker and educator born in Barbados. He is the writer, director and editor of the narrative feature film Guttaperc (2000). Zora’s Dream, another feature is scheduled for re-release in October 2016. He is currently producing a documentary Sugar, spirits and Sovereignty, a historical treatment of the evolution of Barbadian society…