Mentors
Sherry is a filmmaker whose TV Executive Producing credits include Pretty Hard Cases, alongside co-creator Tassie Cameron, Little Dog for which she was twice nominated for a DGC for best comedy directing, ABC’s Ten Days in the Valley starring Kyra Sedgwick, as well as Frontier starring Jason Momoa. Other producer/writer credits include: The Catch, Rookie Blue Orphan Black, and Saving Hope, Murder In a Small Town and Law and Order Toronto: Criminal Intent for City TV. She just wrapped directing and producing her feature film Blueberry Grunt, starring Joel Thomas Hynes and Liisa Repo-Martell. She previously wrote Maudie, starring Ethan Hawke and Sally Hawkins and wrote and directed Crackie, which screened at over thirty festivals including Toronto International Film Festival, Karlovy Vary, and Torino Film Festival, where it took home the jury prize. She is represented by Harrison Artist Management in Canada, and by CAA in the US.
Arianna Martinez is a filmmaker based out of New Brunswick. She is a co-founding member of Strike Pictures, and with them has produced several short films that have screened internationally and have been licensed to CBC for broadcasting. Her filmmaking primarily focuses on intersectionality, with her ultimate goal being to foster and promote a platform for women to share their stories through filmmaking. She has produced several short films as well as directing the short Maya Eterna, which won CBC’s Short Film Face Off in 2021. Her debut feature film Do I Know You From Somewhere? is beginning its festival run and has premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.
Writer/ director Gia Milani’s work has been celebrated from coast to coast. Her feature film All the Wrong Reasons premiered as an Official Selection at the Toronto International Film Festival, where Gia won the Discovery Prize. The dramatic comedy film additionally won the Script Accessible Award at Slamdance and the Viewer’s Choice Award at the Silver Wave Film Festival. After her feature win at TIFF Gia was named one of Canada’s top film Talents to Watch. Sept 2024 saw the premiere of Do I Know You From Somewhere at TIFF, that Gia Executive Produced. Gia was awarded a prestigious “A Grant” from ArtsNB for writing and directing her newest experimental comedy film, At the Back, which premiered at the Atlantic Film Festival’s Gala and was picked up by CBC Gem. Gia was selected to participate Women in the Director’s Chair Career Advancement Module and the NSI’s Business for Producers, Atlantic Women’s Edition. In 2021, Gia was honoured with a Wave Award, and in 2018 with a Salute to a Woman Working in Entertainment in New Brunswick Award, both from WIFT-Atlantic. Gia was a Writer’s Guild of Canada National Writer’s Forum Delegate (elected) Representing New Brunswick for 2015 and 2016 and is a DGC member in the Director’s Division.
Jenna Dufton is the Director of Festival Programming at Inside Out, where she has been a leading force in curating the Toronto and Ottawa 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festivals since 2015. She also serves as the Lead Programmer for Canada’s longest running women’s film festival, the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival. Her extensive experience includes programming roles with OUTeast, Atlantic International Film Festival, Viewfinders Film Festival for Youth, and WIFT-AT’s Making Waves conference.
Carrie MacKenzie Long is a Picture Editor with 24 years of professional experience. She specializes in documentary television and her work has been showcased across major platforms such as PBS, AppleTV, BBC, NOW, APTN, CBC, and DISCOVERY. Both a NSCAD and Ryerson Alumni, Carrie has also dabbled in various award-winning independent film projects and is committed to helping people tell stories in interesting ways.
My passion for the entertainment industry has led to a varied 25+ yrs. career in the creative industries. Covering film, TV, gaming, digital, publishing, content creation, sales, distribution and academics; domestic & foreign; profit & non-profit. Previously senior management position with Walt Disney Studio in sales, programming, distribution, operations strategies across multi platforms. Currently under the HO11YROCK banner: coproduction, development, sales and distribution expertise. Specializing in creative industry trade missions & international markets participation. Adjunct Professor, Sheridan College, Creative Industry Management Program, Entertainment Law, and Strategic Arts Management. Industry Juries: CDN Screen Awards, Banff Rockie Awards, Toronto 48Hrs Film Festival, WIFT Awards. Awards: WON – New York Intl Film &TV Festival, Halifax Intl Film Festival (Documentary). Membership: WIFT, DGC, ACCTA. Boards: ArtsNL (2020-present), Camber Arts (2023-present).
Katelyn McCulloch is an award-winning director, writer, actor and producer. Katelyn is dedicated to funny, feel-good & female driven content and founded her company Hey Old Friend Productions Inc. to support her evolving slate and passion for creation while also offering mentorship opportunities and accountability workshops to budding filmmakers. After producing 4 award winning short films Katelyn went on to write, Show-run & direct the TV series Everybody’s Meg for BellFibe TV1 based on her award winning short film “Meg Writes a Reference Letter” which was a finalist for CBC Short Film Face. As an actor her recent credits include; Law and Order Toronto (City TV), Meet the Killer Parents (Tubi), Hudson & Rex (CityTV), Avocado Toast (OutTV), Pretty Hard Cases (CBC).
Katelyn was mentored by Karen Wentzell in producing through WIFT-AT, is an alumnae of Women in the Director’s chair, is a former Second City Conservatory member, Gold Winner for Best Filmmaker by The Coast and holds a Dora and Broadway World Award for her work as an actor. She is repped by Meridian Artists and 3 Arts Entertainment.
Katerina Bakolias is a talented and
versatile queer, Greek-Canadian artist
excelling in various roles within the
entertainment industry. With a
background in theatre performance from
the Fountain School of Performing Arts
at Dalhousie University, Katerina has
seamlessly transitioned into the realms of
writing, producing, and acting, leaving a
significant mark on both stage and
screen. As a writer, Katerina has honed her craft
through prestigious programs such as
the 2022 Whistler Film Festival
Screenwriting Lab, where she was
guided by industry experts like story
editor Ruth Atkinson and mentor Marie
Clements. Her dedication to storytelling
shines through in her diverse portfolio,
including works like the short film
“Roomies” which can be found on CBC
Gem and the play “Til Death Do Us Part,”
which premiered in Halifax and has since
been produced by other professional
theatre companies in the Maritimes.
She also recently enjoyed the publication
of her first book, Luscious Love, a queer YA romantic comedy which was published by
James Lorimer & Company Ltd. in February 2024.
In the realm of production, Katerina’s creative vision is brought to life through
collaborations with her creative partner Amy Trefry and her own film company, Pumpkin Patch Productions Inc. Her commitment to championing female and genderqueer-
driven narratives is evident in projects like the digital series “Good Grief,” which she produced and co-starred in. Season 1 premiered on Bell Fibe TV1 in November 2023 and on OUTtv in April 2024. She recently wrapped shooting of Good Grief Season 2 which will premiere on OUTtv in the Fall 2024. Katerina produced the series with the support of the Bell Fund and again co-starred in this heartfelt community comedy.
Katerina’s journey as a producer and writer has been marked by accolades and achievements, including the RBC Chrysalis Emerging Artist Award in 2020, receiving multiple Canada Council for the Arts grants, and the appreciation shown by audiences across mediums.
Born in Halifax, raised in Prospect Village, Nova Scotia, Sherry studied Psychology and Gerontology at Mount St Vincent University while modeling in Halifax and then onto Toronto. After returning from Toronto in 1996 and having been bitten by the acting bug there, Sherry went on to work several locally produced shows, movie of the weeks and independent films before getting the itch to learn about what goes on behind the camera. She then enrolled in the two year Screen Arts program through the NSCC in Halifax in 1999 and worked on numerous short films. From there she progressed onto the Shortworks training program and directed the successful short film, Finding Peace in 2002. Devanney has just completed her first documentary, Our Race. The 40 min documentary follows the The Women Alike Abreast A River Dragon Boat Team of Nova Scotia for five years. All team members are breast cancer survivors of various ages. The documentary is a loving portrait of the strength, support and power of these women as they connect with the spirit of the dragon and with each other. Sherry is now working with Mentor Pictures and is developing her next project.
Megan Wennberg is a documentary filmmaker based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Her first feature documentary Drag Kids follows four brave young drag queens on a journey to acceptance and acclaim in their first group performance at Montreal Pride. Drag Kids premiered at Hot Docs in 2019, and went on to win multiple awards and screen at top festival around the world like Rotterdam, BFI Flair and Inside Out. Megan’s second film The Killing of Phillip Boudreau explores the less publicized events and context around Nova Scotia’s infamous ‘Murder for Lobster.’ It won the Screen Nova Scotia Award for Best Documentary in 2021, and Megan won WIFT-AT’s Award for Best Director. Megan’s second feature documentary Unsyncable had its world premiere at Hot Docs and international premiere DOC NYC in 2023. It follows six synchronized swimmers in their 60s – 80s as they fight the forces of aging and prepare for the US Masters Championships. Megan is currently in post-production on her first nature documentary Dances With Cranes for CBC’s The Nature of Things, chronicling the incredible recovery of Whooping Cranes from the brink of extinction. Megan also just completed her first short animation Bloody Mess, about fibroids, which will have its international premiere at DOC NYC in late 2024. Megan has a Bachelor of Fine Arts, a Bachelor of Journalism, and she is a screenwriting alumnus of the Canadian Film Centre.
Dianne Whelan, award-winning Canadian Documentary filmmaker, and accomplished photographer, artist, storyteller, author and public speaker.
Dianne has written, directed, and produced two award winning films, a three-part series for CBC, a Gemini-nominated interactive website, written two books and has exhibited her photographs in numerous art galleries in her 30-year career as an artist and storyteller.
In August 2021 she completed the land and water trails of the 24,000 km Trans Canada Trail and is the first person and woman to do so. The journey is the subject film project 500 Days in the Wild and will be the story of her next book.
Her feature documentary 40 Days at Base Camp was shot on Mt. Everest and is accompanied by her book about her Everest experience called, Base Camp: 40 Days on Everest. Dianne’s book, This Vanishing Land, is based on her experience filming in Canada’s High Arctic called, This Land (NFB).
Heyishi Zhang (she/her) a Chinese Canadian filmmaker who is interested in telling chaotic and complex stories about subjects beyond the margins. Her most notable project is Gay Mean Girls Seasons 1 + 2, an autofictional digital series that she created/directed. The second season was nominated for 3 Canadian Screen Awards for Best Web Program, Best Writing, and Best Directing. Both seasons premiered at TIFF Next Wave, and was distributed by Shaftesbury and Revry. Season 2 has received 38+ accolades internationally, and screened at Oscar qualifying festivals. Gay Mean Girls originated from her viral short film (same title, 2015) with over 4 million views. Heyishi is a Telefilm Talent to Watch recipient. Her work has been showcased on Global TV, Elle Canada, Rookie Mag, SheDoesTheCity, Leste, and more. Heyishi is currently the digital producer and social media manager of Cameron Pictures, working on Law and Order Toronto. Heyishi is obsessed with the truth.
After beginning her career in Toronto at the internationally recognized editorial company Panic & Bob, Amy Mielke has returned to her hometown of Halifax, Nova Scotia, where she edits narrative features, short films, documentaries, and commercials. Her work has won awards, been broadcast nationwide on television, and screened at film festivals around the world.
Among her notable projects, Amy edited the short film “Little Grey Bubbles,” which had its international premiere at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival in France. Both “Little Grey Bubbles” and “The Mohel” (Short film) had their North American premieres at the SXSW Film Festival in Texas. She has also edited five features: “Night Blooms,” “Dawn, Her Dad, and the Tractor,” “Bystanders,” “Lakeview,” and “To The Moon.”
In addition to her editing work, Amy directs and produces her own documentary films through A&B Roll Films, the company she co-owns with Brittney Gavin.
Shelley Thompson is an actor/writer/director and soon-to-be novelist, with her first novel Roar nominated for Best Debut Novel at the Dartmouth Book awards. Shelley is presently working on a 7 episode doc series called TRANSLATIONs to be broadcast early 2025. (Nimbus/Vantage) She lives and works in Wolfville, in Mi’kma’ki. WIFT has been a huge part of her development as a film-maker through various mentorships.
Meghan Ory is a distinguished actress with a career spanning over two decades. She is known for her captivating performances and has starred in seven television series, solidifying her as a prominent figure in television and film.
Meghan gained widespread recognition for her role as Red Riding Hood in ABC’s cult show ONCE UPON A TIME opposite Ginnifer Goodwin and Robert Carlyle. She followed this performance as the number 2, opposite Josh Holloway, in the CBS series INTELLIGENCE. With an impressive array films as well as guest star appearances on shows such as NCIS, New Orleans and SULLIVANS CROSSING, Meghan recently concluded a successful seven season run leading the Hallmark hit series Chesapeake shores, starring opposite the late Treat Williams. Chesapeake Shores is currently a top 5 show on Peacock +.
Meghan has recently focused her talents behind the camera, producing multiple television movies. She also has numerous projects in development with various companies.
Jillian Acreman has directed six short films under the umbrella of Columbus Avenue Pictures which she founded in 2009. Acreman’s short Marigolds premiered at the 15th Annual Silver Wave Film Festival, where it was awarded both Best NB Short Film, and the Viewer’s Choice Award. It went on to have over 20 screenings and presentations, including at the National Arts Center in Ottawa. Most recently Acreman directed her first feature film Queen of the Andes through the Telefilm Talent to Watch program, and with the support of the Province of New Brunswick. The film won Best Canadian First Feature at the 2021 Victoria Film Festival, and the Globe and Mail hailed it as an “engaging piece of cinema with ambition and ideas to spare”.
Acreman serves as Studio Head for the Foundation Visual Arts program at the New Brunswick College of Craft & Design, where she has been an instructor since 2018.
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From her days as a world touring artist to her broadcast career in TV and Radio across the country to her online celebration of Canada’s East Coast with SeaAndBeScene.com and EastCoastCurator.com – Stephanie Beaumont has always enjoyed entertaining and engaging an audience. An affinity that translates ever so effectively into the many marketing projects she manages through her Nova Scotia-based communications company Rae of Hope Productions. And while that might seem like a great number of hats – at the heart of it all – she’s a storyteller who thrives on meeting great people and shining a spotlight on all they do. Having logged thousands of hours hosting and producing LIVE TV along with award-winning taped entertainment and factual programs across Canada, Stephanie’s keen to make the move to scripted television and eventually filmmaking. In the meantime, you can catch her on the CoveFM airwaves hosting/producing her two radio shows SEA AND BE SCENE… And HEARD (lively chats with East Coast Folks and Kindred Spirits) and SOUNDTRACK (“your red carpet ride through the marvelous music of movies and television.”) For more information visit stephaniebeaumont.com. Follow Stephanie on Instagram @therealstephaniebeaumont
Carlee is a writer, playwright, and filmmaker from Bathurst, New Brunswick. She currently lives and works in Fredericton, New Brunswick, where she received her M.A. in creative writing (screenwriting) from the University of New Brunswick. Her plays have been produced by Notable Acts Theatre Festival (2019) and Herbert the Cow Productions (2022). She co-wrote and directed Skin and Bone (2023), a FibeTV1 series now available online. Recently, Carlee was co-creator and co-producer of Us Soliscent Seeds (2023), a 4-part eco-horror audio drama set in Northern New Brunswick. All episodes are now available to stream online.
Corinne Dunphy is from Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Much of Corinne’s work has focused on everyday moments and the beauty found in the ordinary. Her work reflects a deep appreciation for observing and contemplating the world around her, and she uses these elements to highlight larger social issues with emotional depth.
For the past seven years, Corinne lived in Iqaluit, Nunavut, where she worked as a Projects Manager for the Nunavut Film Development Corporation and welcomed the birth of her two daughters. Now that she is past the diaper changing and nursing phase of motherhood, she is delighted to give time to focus on personal passion projects.
Corinne holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design and a Master of Fine Arts in Documentary Media Studies from Toronto Metropolitan University.
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Seán Maheux Galway (they/she) is a filmmaker & film programmer originally from Tkaronto/Toronto and currently based in Kjipuktuk, Mi’kma’ki. She served as the Director of Programming at the Charlottetown Film Festival in 2024 and is the short film programmer at the Atlantic International Film Festival. She is the creative director of FLEAPIT, an underground short film screening series & independent feature film exhibition label, which she co-founded with creative partner Brielle LeBlanc in 2023. Galway & LeBlanc run Enodia Films, a thoroughly queer production company behind “The Year Long Boulder” (2022) an award winning short film which recently premiered online with Vimeo Staff Picks. They are in post-production on “Burnt Toast” (dir. LeBlanc) and pre-production on “Cheaper Than Psychiatry” (dir. Galway).
Halley Hellmich is a filmmaker and camera woman. A director and artist at heart, Halley brings her love of capturing other’s stories through her love of camera movement, lighting and framing. A NSCAD alumni, Halley has worked over 10 years on big and small budget TV and feature films as a union and non-union camera assistant. During the film industry down time, Halley collaborates with other storytellers as a cinematographer, director and editor. Since 2020, Halley has been writing, directing and filming her own short documentary work.
Janet Kravetz (LLB) is an intellectually curious life-learner. She writes in her third language about the near future, while discussing mental health, spirituality and AI. A Nova Scotian immigrant writer, her written words offer her some self-fulfillment and mental balance. The topic of mental health is not just close to her heart, but is the heart of all her award-winning poetry, novel and script writing. Consumer warning about some potential side effects: while always entertaining, her drama writing can induce silly, uncontrollable and prolonged laughter, while her comedy writing is known to cause serious and sudden existential ponderings. They say “curiosity killed the cat”, but in 2024 her unique and curious script even saved the cat (2024 Top 25 Feature Film Screenplays at the 2024 SAVE THE CAT CHALLENGE). Other international script achievements include MOSAIC INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (2024/Best Script), HOLLYWOOD STORYTELLERS SCRIPT COMPETITION (2024/Best Script), SCRIPTAPALOOZA FELLOWSHIP (2024/Finalist), BRITISH ANIMATION FILM FESTIVAL (2024/The Lottie List), CANADIAN CINEMATOGRAPHY AWARDS (2023/Best Script), LA FEMME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (2023/Best Script) etc.
Nikki Rose Martin (she/her) is an actor and writer based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. After exploring
various different career paths, Nikki was constantly drawn to acting and film, and knew she needed to pursue that path. A graduate of Seneca College’s Acting for Camera and Voice
program, she has been working in the film industry as an actor since 2020, co-producing her
first short film, Unsung, in November 2021, as part of the Atlantic Canada 48 Hour Film Festival.
She has acted in many great productions, including This Hours Has 22 Minutes (CBC), Around Me (Komodo Dragon Productions), and Sleepwatching (Winterlight Productions). She has
written several short film scripts, and is working on a historical fiction novella set in Halifax. Nikki
also owns a private piano studio, sharing her passion for music with others. She is very excited
to be part of the WIFT-AT Mentor Match program to continue building her skills.
Melānie Mendez Munden embarked on her journey when she immigrated to Nova Scotia, Canada in 1986. A versatile artist, she effortlessly moves between the realms of design, fashion, film, and abstract art. Her original paintings have been transformed into exquisite area rugs that have gained popularity in markets worldwide, including North America. Melānie is a trailblazer, harnessing her imagination and skill to manifest her concepts in diverse artistic mediums. Unrestrained by traditional confines, she continuously explores the crossovers and relationships between various art forms, perpetually seeking fresh perspectives and connections. Melānie Mendez Munden’s foray into the world of film, coupled with her passion for storytelling, has motivated her to pen a feature script delving into themes of love, yearning, and cultural mythology.
Since Nicole Regalado can remember, she has always been passionate about the arts, especially film and writing. So, when she turned 18 years old, she packed her life in two suitcases and left Peru to go to Canada with the goal of completing a degree in Cinema & Media Studies and Creative Writing at Dalhousie University. During her last semester, she participated in AFCOOP’s FILM 5 program, where she got the opportunity to be an Art Department and Assistant Director trainee.
In her many years in Canada, Nicole has learned several things: one, time is priceless and never comes back; two, she needs to be persistent to achieve her goals, nothing comes easy; and three, she’s not made for the typical 9-5 office job. Now as a recent graduate, Nicole looks for more opportunities to work in the film and writing industry in Nova Scotia. She loves spending her time volunteering, writing stories, and trying to learn new skills.
Halley Roback is a video editor and digital storyteller based in Nova Scotia. Halley holds a BA in Sociology from Mount Allison University, and an MFA in Documentary Media from Toronto Metropolitan University. She is inspired by the
art of storytelling, recognizing the many varied and creative ways to weave a narrative, as well as the power of story as a tool for social change. Her short documentary “Brunswick St.”, which traces the history of a communal home, its residents, and a Halifax that was, screened in 2012 at the Atlantic Film Festival, and was broadcast on CBC that same year. Halley has been working in media
production since 2010, in various roles including as editor, line producer, production manager, and most recently has been learning the ropes as script supervisor.
Rose Schoonhoven is a documentary filmmaker born and raised in the Annapolis Valley, who weaves her passion for environmental issues and the wonders of nature into her creative work. In 2016, she premiered one of her short documentaries at the Devour Film and Food Fest as a part of winning the Nourish Nova Scotia Film and Food Challenge.
Since then, Rose has screened her films across Canada and the United States including her short film Wild Bumblebees in 2022, which immersed audiences in the daily lives of bumblebees, showcasing their beauty and importance through a macro lens.
Recently, she was honored with the Linda Joy Award for her upcoming short documentary, Between the Tides which will premiere this Fall. Her work is driven by a desire to capture unique perspectives that foster empathy and a deeper connection to nature.
Rose is eager to take the next step in her career by creating feature-length documentaries and delving deeper into stories that inspire action and connection.
Amy Stewart is a professional artist who has studied, practiced, taught, and run a creative business for 20 years. She started her career as a professional photographer and pianist, performing with and capturing many musicians, artists, and bands in her career. Through her experience of performance and visual art, she gained a love for producing and directing film.
Amy worked her way through different roles on film sets and in production offices. She became a member of the senior leadership team at Hemmings House Pictures and was responsible for corporate and commercial film productions as an Executive Producer.
Amy currently owns her own production company (ASProductions) and collaborates with amazing crews and creatives as a film Producer and Director. She has a passion for supporting diversity and inclusion in the film and music industry.
Amy is a mother of two girls and collaborates on art projects with her husband, who is a poet, on the east coast of Canada.
Esly Tan is a Filipino filmmaker who grew up in Nova Scotia, Canada. Growing up with a love for film led to her completing a BFA in Film at NSCAD University, where she graduated in 2024 where she had a focus on writing, production design, and, more importantly, editing. Editing has always been Esly’s passion, she loves being able to piece together a story through editing, a skill she has been learning since a young age. Since completing her studies, she has been working as an Assistant Editor and Dailies Operator for Connections Productions. Her work so far includes contributions to the series “La Grande Veillée” (2022-Present) and the anticipated new series “The Institute.”
Esly’s goal in being part of a mentorship program is to continue growing as a filmmaker by learning from the experiences and advice of other women in the industry. She is eager to build connections and gain insights that will help her refine her skills, particularly in editing, and expand her understanding of the film industry. Additionally, Esly hopes to contribute to a supportive community of women filmmakers, sharing her own experiences and encouraging others in their creative journeys.
Megan “Wednesday” Townshend (She/they) is an actor and writer from Halifax, Nova Scotia. An avid lover of stories, she has been passionate about the film industry for as long as she can remember; as early as 10 years old, one of her favorite pastimes was watching the ‘Behind The Scenes’ Featurettes of her favorite films – often before watching the movie itself – to learn all she could. In 2011, Megan attended the NSCC Screen Arts Program, where she directed and produced a short film about the daily struggles of transgender folks, which garnered lots of praise. As an actor, she has been on and off the stage since she was five years old. When she’s not working on set or in a production office, Megan spends her time writing and is currently working on her first feature film. She strives to wear many hats in the industry and aims to include various examples of diversity in each of her projects, drawing mostly from her experiences as a queer woman. She hopes that her work can educate and inspire a new generation of women.
Rebecca Elmire Tremblay (she/her) is an East Coast storyteller, filmmaker and actress known for Stephen King’s The Last Rung on the Ladder (2024), Good Mom (2023) and HUM (CBC, 2023). She is the recipient of various filmmaking awards (Telefilm Canada, CBC, Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund, New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Cooperative) to write and direct her own films. She’s acted in 10 films, 5 TV series and 30+ commercials, both in English and French, including campaigns for broadcast in the United States.
Her latest short film, HUM, which she wrote, directed and produced, was selected to be part of the Reel East Coast series, available on CBC Gem, and it took home two awards at the 2023 Silver Wave Film Festival. Rebecca owns and operates the production company, By Odin’s Beard Pictures and is based in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Rebecca has trained under R.H. Thomson (ARC Academy, Saint John), Nancy Ma & Eric B. Anthony (The BGB Studio, Los Angeles), Natalie Roy (The Activated Actor Immersive, New York City) and she’s taken Improv Levels 1, 2, and 3 with Solo Chicken Productions. She is a versatile actress whose range includes comedy, drama and thriller.
Laura Vokey grew up in Nunatsiavut before studying Social Sciences at Memorial University and later Epidemiology in Europe. Laura has worked as a Stills Photographer and Production Assistant on various projects but strives to make her mark in screenwriting.
She is a referral with IATSE 849 and a permittee with DCG. Laura has completed her MSc and is currently working on her screenplays.