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An Emmy-nominated director, Zach Lipovsky started his career on Spielberg's filmmaking competition, ON THE LOT, where he placed 5th out of 12,000 directors. Zach has gone on to direct and…

Scott is an award-winning Director with over 20 years of experience across a broad range of genres. His strengths include a strong eye and camera sense, excellence at staging actors…

Kaare (rhymes with Atari) is a multi-hyphenate writer and director with recognition across comics, film and TV. His work on Marvel's SPIDER MAN: REIGN was named one of the “Top…

Michael Wale works as a director and cinematographer with over twenty-five years of film and television experience. He earned a degree in film studies from Ryerson University before becoming a…

A self-proclaimed 80s film nerd with a penchant for thrillers and sci-fi, award-winning international filmmaker Jason Bourque has written, directed and produced a wide variety of features, television movies, series…

Robin Hays is a Canadian ﬁlmmaker based in Vancouver who is drawn to stories that connect us and is known for bringing projects to life with verve, humanity and cinematic…

Jason is a visible ethnic 3rd Generation Japanese Canadian Director. He was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Directing in a Children’s Program for the series RL Stines, THE…

Heather Hawthorn Doyle is a three-time Canadian Screen Award nominee and five-time Leo Award winner who has made a name for herself as a strong story based director who brings…

Jem Garrard is a British Canadian writer, Director and Producer. They are the creator and showrunner of the space opera series VAGRANT QUEEN for SYFY. An Emmy nominated director, and five…

With three decades of experience in the film industry as a stunt performer, coordinator, and 2nd Unit director, Lauro worked with and was influenced by some of Hollywood’s biggest directors…

Kyle Lawrence is an award-winning Director, writer, and producer. At the age of 16, Kyle began writing and producing a 26-episode half-hour TV series which has aired on TV around the world.…

The Soska Sisters are Canadian twin badasses who didn't like what they saw in the entertainment industry and took it upon themselves to fix it. After initially setting out to…

John Banovich, an international director, cinematographer and actor, directed the award winning feature films STOLEN PATH and SHARP AS MARBLES as well as award winning documentaries ROCKY MOUNTAINS ENCOUNTER, MAGICAL…

Jeffery Lando is a maker of award-winning genre thrillers, such as SAVAGE ISLAND, INSECTICIDAL, SUSPENSION, and TV movies such as ROBOSHARK, THE BOOGEYMAN, and BAD STEPMOTHER. He is known for…

Kathleen Hepburn is a Vancouver-born writer and director whose debut feature, NEVER STEADY, NEVER STILL, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and was awarded "Best Canadian Film" and "Best…

A forty-two year career in film making, Allan came up though the AD ranks and began directing in 1988. He has worked in New York, Miami, LA, Toronto, and Vancouver,…

Paul Ziller has directed over 40 feature films and MOWs, plus various series episodes. He is experienced in all genres: drama, sci-fi, action, family, mystery, docudrama and romantic comedies. A…

Geoff Redknap’s make-up effects artistry spans THE X-FILES to DEADPOOL. He attended the NSI’s Drama Prize Program where he wrote/directed the award-winning short film THE AUBURN HILLS BREAKDOWN and the…

Linda-Lisa Hayter is a 2nd generation filmmaker. She grew up watching her Dad directing, and has worked as a Script Supervisor for over 25 years. This background lead to Directing,…

Ana Valine is a BC based writer, director, and artist whose films have screened internationally and received numerous accolades. She is an alumna of the Canadian Film Centre, WIDC at…

Nicholas Humphries is an award-winning director that has worked across Canada and internationally. His films have received wide theatrical release across North America, at Grauman's Chinese and Egyptian Theatres, on…

Boris Ivanov has spent the last 20 years on film sets. From big budget features to documentaries, from TV series to MOWs, from starting with a two people documentary team…

Jonathan is an Oscar-nominated British/Canadian director. His work includes award-winning theatrical features, shorts, and episodic TV. He worked for Channel 4 (UK), NHK (Japan) Sony Pictures TV, Showtime, and the…

Nick Powell is a veteran 2nd Unit Director, in charge of action on projects such as THE BOURNE IDENTITY, CINDERELLA MAN, RESDIENT EVIL, GLADIATOR, BRAVEHEART, NACHO LIBRE, and 28 DAYS…

Milo is an award-winning director and actor who has a passion for bringing a light humorous touch to storytelling. Being a performer himself, he is considered an ‘actors’ director’ and…

An award-winning writer-director, has been working in the entertainment industry for over 30 years. With a lifelong passion for films that started when his father insisted on taking him to…

Michael Robison has directed TAKE TWO for ABC, THE ORIGINALS for The CW, KILLJOYS, and Z NATION for SyFy, plus episodes of THE ROMEO SECTION for CBC. As a visual…

Soran Mardookhi is an accomplished writer-director and cinematographer based in Vancouver. With a lifelong passion for film, he has dedicated over twenty years to working in various capacities on film…

Mina Shum has written and directed five award-winning feature films that have successfully touched international and domestic audiences. Her films have premiered in Sundance, Toronto and Berlin. The New York…

Rachel Talalay’s eclectic career spans three decades of directing and producing. She is known for eight episodes of Doctor Who, including the upcoming 60th Anniversary Special Event episode, which heralds the return…

Monika Mitchell’s directing credits include most recently wrapping Netflix’s “MY LIFE WITH THE WALTER BOYS” S2 and Hallmark Channel’s limited series “THE CHICKEN SISTERS”. She also has directed multiples episodes…

Born in England, raised in Canada, and dubbed the Grand Empress of Sci-Fi by her legion of loyal fans, Amanda has earned a reputation as a highly sought-after Director in…

James has managed to channel his love for the arts and business into a successful 30 plus year career in the film industry. He was the producer/director on the WB…

Uwe Boll is a director of 32 feature and tv films in all genres. He is 54 years old and very experienced with action, CGI, and big actors. He has…

Erez is an award-winning international humanitarian video-journalist, independent documentarian, and interactive producer. He has an eye for great composition, a heart for the best story, and hands for any production…

An award winning veteran Director with a wide array of talents to contribute. Among them award winning television commercials, features, episodic television, unscripted (including recently working with Ken Weed, Co-Creator…

Robert Lee is a seasoned Director that knows the process of filmmaking and enjoys seeing it through completion. With experience in directing and producing, whether it’s comedy, drama, sci-fi, or…

Mairzee Almas has directed on multiple genre-driven shows like OUTLANDER, JESSICA JONES, IMPULSE, SHADOW AND BONE, THE 100, THE LAST SHIP, ARROW, LEGENDS OF TOMORROW, 12 MONKEYS, and IZOMBIE, among many others.…

Simon Barry is an award winning Showrunner/Creator and co-founder of Reality Distortion Field, a Vancouver-based production company that develops original content for sci-fi, horror, and fantasy genres. He created the…

Named one of “Ten Female Directors Breaking Stereotypes” by SheKnows, Vanessa Parise draws from her ethnically-mixed background to bring a unique perspective to her work. Most recently, Parise was the…

Jacquie Gould is a Canadian director and writer based in Vancouver. A member of the Directors Guild of Canada since 1989, Jacquie started her film career as an Assistant Director…

Rachel Leiterman is a television director. Her credits include Amazon's highly acclaimed THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE, NBC's NEW AMSTERDAM, and Fox's DEPUTY. Prior to this, Rachel worked as…

Adam Kane is a Director and Producer who has amassed over 150 hours of television and film credits including PRODIGAL SON, AMERICAN GODS, DEADLY CLASS, DAREDEVIL, HANNIBAL, 24, STAR TREK:…

John Bolton is an award-winning filmmaker from Vancouver, Canada, and the founder & chief creative officer of Opus 59 Films. As knowledgeable about music, literature and art as he is…

Andy Mikita is a BC-based Director and Producer with over 150 hours of television and film credits including FAMILY LAW, VIRGIN RIVER, UNSPEAKABLE, TRAVELERS, BLINDSPOT, MOTIVE, X COMPANY, KILLJOYS, STRANGE…

In 2022 Tibor's two most recent action/thriller features for Premier Entertainment Group/Saban were released in select US theaters and made available on major streaming platforms. Currently, he’s prepping another crime…

James Bamford began his career in the film industry in 1990 as a Stuntman.Throughout the years, his career continued as a Stuntman, Actor, Stunt Coordinator, 2nd Unit Director, Director, and finally…

Jason Karman holds a Master of Fine Arts in Film Production and Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia. His films, which explore Asian diaspora and LGBTQ+ stories, have…

Tim Whyte of the Red Sky Metis Independent Nation was born in Toronto, Ontario and moved to Vancouver, BC in 2008 where he studied Film Production and began working in…

Steven Adelson has helmed over 100 episodes of television as a Director and Producer including FUBAR and DEVIL IN OHIO for Netflix, as well as the MOTHERLAND: FORT SALEM (Pilot),…

Marie Clements has ignited her brand of artistry within a variety of mediums including film, TV, radio, and live performance. Her latest project, the feature drama RED SNOW, has won…

Mostafa Keshvari is an award-winning Iranian-born Canadian WGC writer, DGC director, and CMPA producer based in Vancouver. He was nominated for the "Top 25 Immigrant Awards" for his artistic contribution…

Tarique Qayumi's dramatic escape from Afghanistan, hiding in the back of a truck with his mother, inspired him to become a storyteller. He completed an episode for CBC's Allegiance as…

A Canadian Screen Awards-nominated Director, Dylan Pearce has gone on to direct films and TV shows with Hallmark, Lifetime, TF1, and Amazon. Dylan won a Lumiere Award at Warner Brother Studios (past…

Mark Ratzlaff has spent over a decade working as a commercial director and writer for television on shows for HBO, PBS, Amazon Studios, CBC, and VICE. Recently Warner Media selected…

Hayley is a Vancouver-based writer and director (DGC). She is a graduate of Dalhousie University and Vancouver Film School and has written and directed scripted, documentary and commercial work. Hayley’s…

Troy Scott wraps up 2025 directing on Season 3 of CBC’s award winning police drama “Allegiance” — a strong finish to a year which earlier saw the premiere of “I’ll…

Twin sisters, Kailey Spear and Sam Spear, are Directors, writers, and actors originally from Bowen Island, BC. Their passion lies in character-based genre film, particularly world building in fantasy and sci-fi.

Carl Bessai is a filmmaker based in Vancouver, BC. He has made over 20 narrative feature films and has directed an impressive range of acting talent including Sir Ian McKellen…

John Houston is an award-winning Documentary Director originally from Baffin Island, Nunavut. He now lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, but remains fluent in Inuktitut, and his storytelling is deeply influenced…

Geordie Trifa is an award-winning Canadian.BIPOC producer, director, and cinematographer. He is currently directing the blue-chip natural history series 'Shared Planet,' set to be released on CBC in 2024. Geordie's…

Maja Jacob's first feature film IN GOD I TRUST screened at several film festivals around the world and won numerous awards. She signed two distribution deals for IN GOD I TRUST…

Lowell Dean is a Canadian filmmaker with a talent for the twisted. He is best known for writing and directing the horror comedy WOLFCOP and its sequel ANOTHER WOLFCOP. These…

Douglas Mitchell has over 25 years experience in the industry working on TV series, feature films, and TV Movies. His most recent directing credits include the drama series BURDEN OF…

Based in Vancouver, Canada, Ian Samoil is an accomplished D.G.C. Director known for multiple episodes on CW's "The 100", including the series' pen-ultimate episode #99 "The Dying of the Light".…

Bryan Skinner is an award-winning writer, Director, editor, and longtime indie filmmaker. A graduate of Vancouver Film School, Bryan calls Victoria his home, and has over twenty years of experience in…

Award-winning filmmaker, Sean Garrity (MY AWKWARD SEXUAL ADVENTURE, BOREALIS, I PROPOSE WE NEVER SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN AFTER TONIGHT) is just coming off the 200-cinema theatrical run of his new hit comedy…

Lucie Guest is a director, writer and actor who was named one of the "Top Ten Filmmakers to Watch" by Independent Magazine. Most recently, Lucie was the recipient of the…

Scott Sikma first worked in Toronto's entertainment world as a child actor in television shows and commercials. His interest in the creative aspects of the business led him to pursue…

Shawn Linden is a Winnipeg-based writer, Director, and producer. He has written and directed for television and film, and recently completed his third feature, the backwoods horror-thriller HUNTER HUNTER, distributed…

Loretta Todd is a leader in Indigenous media, having directed over 100 projects including award-winning documentaries, such as FORGOTTEN WARRIORS and HANDS OF HISTORY, with the NFB, plus digital media,…

Gia Milani won several top awards for her feature film work including the Discovery Prize at TIFF and the Script Accessible Award at Slamdance. She was named as one of…

Corey Lee is a filmmaker working in drama and documentary. His feature doc LEGEND OF A WARRIOR premiered at Hot Docs and was released across Canada. Other non-fiction work includes…

For Tristan, cinema is more than a passion—it's his life's driving force and central purpose. Filmmaking defines his very existence. After earning a BA in Film Studies, he studied acting…

Steve J. Adams is a Canadian LGBTQIA+ director renowned for his visually stunning and emotionally raw storytelling, showcasing the lives and experiences of real people. He co-directs with Sean Horlor.…

Writer/Director/Producer Jessie Anthony is a proud Haudenosaunee woman from the Onondaga Nation, Beaver clan, born and raised on the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory in Ontario Canada. Jessie…

Elza Kephart is an award-winning filmmaker whose genre films blend dark, absurd humor with sharp social critique. Her latest feature, SLAXX, premiered at the Fantasia Film Festival, where it won…

Elad is an Israeli-born Director, producer and award winning editor based in Vancouver, BC. He’s an alumni of the 2018 TIFF Filmmaker Lab and the 2021 WFF Doc Lab. His…

Sid Santiago Zanforlin is a LatinX Canadian director/writer originally from Montreal and now residing in the GTHA. He is a Canadian Film Centre graduate with a background as an IATSE cameraman,…

Peter DeLuise was a series regular on SEAQUEST and 21 JUMP STREET. A 30-year veteran, he has directed over 200 hours of television, including a decade on the STARGATE franchise, and…

Raised in the arresting landscapes of Muskoka, award winning writer/Director Annie Bradley is known for her striking cinematic work and strong storytelling. She is an alumna of the Sundance Film…

Hailing from the darkest city in Canada (Edmonton), writer/Director Braden Croft left his blue-collar world for a more stable career in the entertainment industry. Braden's debut feature film, HEMORRHAGE (2012),…

Danielle Sturk is a Franco Manitoban storyteller who began working in film and television in 2004 after graduating from the University of Winnipeg with a Bachelor of Arts in Film…

Baljit Sangra's films bring untold stories to the screen. whether it be the impact of sexual abuse on a family in the feature documentary BECAUSE WE ARE GIRLS, to understanding…

Korean-Canadian writer, director and producer Arnold Lim directed his second Telefilm-funded feature film, The Bryce Lee Story, after being awarded the Telefilm Talent to Watch grant twice and recently winning the Director’s Guild of…

Sean Cisterna is a multi award-winning and versatile film director. His latest film is the feature documentary The Long Rider (2022), the expansive and inspiring story of Filipe Masetti Leite's journey from Canada to…

Lindsay MacKay is a Writer/Director whose debut feature film WET BUM, about a self-conscious 14-year-old girl searching for a place to belong, premiered at The Toronto International Film Festival. WET…

Critically acclaimed dancer, choreographer, and actor, Nikki Cole burst into film with INTIMACIES, Audience Vote Best Documentary, Palm Springs Int’l, THE MARS RIDE, Vancouver Space Centre, and over 15 successful…

Henry Sarwer-Foner has a passion for stories rooted in relationships, told from the heart with fearless originality. He has an extensive track record directing actors and production teams to achieve…

Danny J. Boyle is an award-winning television and commercial Director, writer and producer. Danny was nominated for a LEO as best director in 2021 for the thriller ‘Baby Monitor Murders.’…

PJ Pesce is an experienced, award-winning writer and Director, who is as at home directing actors to plumb the depths of emotion, as he is commanding epic, complex visual effects…

Phil Comeau, from Montreal and Moncton, is a recognized award-winning dramatic and documentary Director. An experienced storyteller, his expertise is in bringing multi-layered emotions in his characters. Credits include dramatic…

Originally from Mexico, Freddy Chávez Olmos, is a writer and Director who specializes in the horror and sci-fi genres combining his special make-up and visual effects supervising experience in his…

Sturla Gunnarsson is a Canadian filmmaker whose work moves fluidly between fiction and non-fiction. He has directed feature films, TV drama, comedy and documentary, and received dozens of awards, including…

Paolo Barzman has had a crazy exhilarating ride! Credits include 4 seasons of WYNNONA EARP (directing the pilot and 20 episodes, as well as executive-producing) and LA GARÇONNE, a 6 hour…

Mukesh Asopa is an award-winning film Director and actor known for his films which defy cliché and genre, to provide compelling stories which focus on character and interpersonal conflict. He…

Giovanna Morales Vargas is a Colombian-Canadian filmmaker known for her writing and directorial debut, A PERFECT 14. The film earned her the Storyteller Award at the Women Texas Film Festival…

Stephanie Morgenstern is an award-winning multi-hyphenate, whose unique approach as a Director is shaped by having worked over 30 years in the Canadian TV and film industry. Currently directing hour-long…

Academy Award winner, Roger Christian, has had an extensive film career. He won an Academy Award for set decoration on STAR WARS, directed by George Lucas, which began a long…

Craig David Wallace is an Emmy Award-winning writer and Director whose work includes directing episodes of DEAD STILL, SLASHER, MURDOCH MYSTERIES, DARK MATTER, and FREAKISH. He was the co-creator and…

Barnet Bain's long history of spiritually oriented work includes MILTON'S SECRET (Director/Writer) with Donald Sutherland; THE LOST & FOUND FAMILY (Director); Oscar winner WHAT DREAMS MAY COME (Producer) with Robin Williams; Emmy nominee, Outstanding…

Dubbed by Variety as a “major talent”, Jasmin Mozaffari is an award-winning Toronto-based film and television writer and Director. Her debut feature, FIRECRACKERS, premiered at TIFF in 2018, and became a…

A filmmaker with a curious take on life, Igor Stephen Rados is always searching for the "other side" of a constant riddle that needs to be solved. His work is…

A former Montrealer, Francine Zuckerman’s work as a Director is inspired by her profound connection to French Canada. She made her first film when she was 15 and subsequently made…

A 20-year veteran and jack of all trades, Casey Walker began his directing career on the Emmy award-winning kid’s series ZOBOOMAFOO. Since then, his work has been enjoyed by millions…

Mohawk filmmaker Tracey Deer’s debut feature Beans, a coming-of-age story about a young Mohawk girl’s experiences during the Oka Crisis, received its World Premiere at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival…

Toronto-based R.T. Thorne is a versatile triple threat: he is a Director, producer, and screenwriter, focused on telling stories that break new ground representing the unrepresented. Known for his bold visual…

BAFTA-winning, CSA and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Warren P. Sonoda is known for directing his features THINGS I DO FOR MONEY, COOPERS' CAMERA, SWEARNET: THE MOVIE, the iconic TV shows TRAILER PARK BOYS,…

Robert Budreau is the award-winning Director of the feature films BORN TO BE BLUE (starring Ethan Hawke), STOCKHOLM (starring Ethan Hawke, Noomi Rapace, and Mark Strong), and DELIA'S GONE (starring…

Alfons Adetuyi is an award-winning Director, creating successful cross-cultural films and television series. He directed the award-winning romantic comedy, LOVE JACKED, released theatrically in the US and Canada, and is…

Chell Stephen is a writer/Director working in episodic (RIVERDALE, NURSES), commercial (L’OREAL, GIVENCHY, JANSPORT), music videos and film (SXSW). Her visual style has been called sophisticated, raucous, and confident, and…

Before moving to North America, Wahid Ibn Reza was a familiar face in the Bangladesh entertainment industry working as an actor, writer, and performer. Wahid's short films have won numerous awards…

Notably, Navarretta helmed The Cuban, starring Ana Golja (Degrassi Next Class), Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr. (in one of his final principal roles), Oscar nominee Shohreh Aghdashloo (The Expanse), Lauren…

Born in Iran and raised in Canada, Rouzbeh Heydari is an award-winning director, producer, writer, and editor with over a decade of experience crafting bold, cinematic stories. Rouzbeh’s debut feature…

Bosede Williams is an award-winning Toronto-based TV Director whose directing credits include DESIGNATED SURVIVOR, starring Keifer Sutherland, TRANSPLANT (NBCUni), MANIFEST, and DOOM PATROL on Max

As a Director of film, television and stage, John Stead’s work has received international recognition including an Award of Excellence (Canadian International Film Festival), a Genre Award for Best Suspense…

Yael Staav dips her toes in to the world of advertising and TV direction with equal enthusiasm. Her work taps into small, incidental moments that reveal who we are at…

Born in Bratislava and raised in Canada, Ingrid formed pUNK Films in 2003 with a "nothing is impossible" manifesto. Since 2008, Ingrid has been directing features (Only, Modra, i am a good…

Geoff Bowie wants to make beautiful, soulful documentaries about people involved in important subjects.

A lifelong creative, Toronto based Donna Croce has had brilliant careers in dance as a Ballerina, film and television as a Script Supervisor, and recently made her debut as a…

Trevor Anderson is a writer-director whose personal documentaries have played at the Sundance Film Festival, Drumheller Prison, and places between. His fiction feature film Before I Change My Mind premiered at the 2022…

Producer, director, writer, cinematographer and winner of over 50 international awards & nominations, ranging from Best Picture, Best Director, Best Family Film, Best Comedy, Best Cinematographer, a Canadian Screen Awards…

With his bold, character driven storytelling, Stefan has directed for The CW, Netflix, Hulu, and Lifetime. He has been nominated 4 times, with two wins, at the Canadian Screen Awards…

Bruce Pittman is the Director of the MOW’s: SHATTERED CITY (CBC miniseries); NO ALIBI (HBO); SECRET PATH (CBS, starring Della Reese); TO BRAVE ALASKA (ABC, Starring Alyssa Milano); CAPTIVE HEART (CBS starring Louis…

Penelope Buitenhuis started as an experimental filmmaker in Paris and Berlin, and after the success of her short about the Berlin Wall, she made her first feature, which led her back to Canada. One of…

Yung Chang is the multi-award-winning Director of 5 feature documentaries. WUHAN WUHAN world premiered at Hot Docs ’21. His feature script, EGGPLANT, was developed at the 2015 Sundance Institute Screenwriting…

Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers is a writer, director, producer, and actor. She is a member of the Kainai First Nation (Blackfoot Confederacy) as well as Sámi from Norway. She co-wrote and co-directed…

Matt Gallagher has been directing and shooting feature documentaries and series for over 20 years. His stories have brought him far and wide -- embedding him in the diverse worlds…

Gloria Kim is an Asian-Canadian, queer, female filmmaker whose mandate is to create work that pushes the envelope and tells impactful and exciting stories of those on the fringes. Her greatest…

Shane Belcourt is a four-time CSA-nominated Director, with award-winning narrative and documentary works in both film and TV. He has directed three narrative feature films, TKARONTO (which was showcased in both the TIFF…

Helen Shaver has built a lasting legacy, both behind and in front of the camera. She has directed hundreds of hours of television, and has received multiple Emmy and Saturn…

Jeremy Podeswa is an award-winning feature film and television Director and producer, whose most recent credit is Executive Producer and Director of HBO Max’s acclaimed limited series, Station Eleven. He…

Kari Skogland is a Canadian film Director, screenwriter and producer. In 2016, she co-founded independent production company Mad Rabbit. Her most recent project is THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER television series for Marvel…

Melanie Orr is an Emmy-nominated, highly-valued, multi-platform Director. In 2015, she was selected for the Shaw Media and NSI Diverse TV Director’s Program, and has been busy directing television ever…

Dawn Wilkinson is an award-winning Director and screenwriter, born in Montreal and raised in Toronto. She has an Honors BA from The University of Toronto and is a graduate of…

Clement Virgo is a CFC graduate and one of Canada's foremost film Directors. His TV directing credits include THE WIRE, BILLIONS, AMERICAN CRIME, EMPIRE, and GREENLEAF, on which he served…

Raised in Dundas, Ontario, Andrew Cividino holds a degree in film from Ryerson University’s School of Image Arts. His short, WE AT THE CHILDREN LAST, premiered at TIFF in 2011,…

Sudz Sutherland is a Canadian film Director and screenwriter. His credits include the films DOOMSTOWN and HOME AGAIN, as well as episodes of MURDOCH MYSTERIES, BATWOMAN, and SUPERMAN AND LOIS.

Jennifer Abbott is a Sundance and Genie award-winning film Director, writer, editor, producer, and sound designer, who specializes in social justice and environmental documentaries.

Deborah Chow is a Director and writer, known for Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Mandalorian, American Gods, Better Call Saul, Jessica Jones, Lost in Space, Fear the Walking Dead, Reign, and Mr.Robot.

PAT MILLS’s first feature film, the dark comedy GUIDANCE, had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Picked up in the USA and Canada, Guidance played on Netflix USA…

Fernando Arrioja, a Mexican born Canadian, recently completed his feature film debut BLIND TRUST. Based on real life events, it follows the story of an immigration lawyer who is unwittingly entangled…

Tyson grew up in Kenora, a small, Northern Ontario town with a booming cottage industry that won the Stanley Cup in 1907. He built a lot of forts and was…

Director Jill Carter is Ontario-based, living in Toronto. Always creative, she studied Fashion Design before moving into Film and TV. Jill is a curious, open minded, collaborator, with a keen…

Patricia Chica is a Canadian film and television Director, producer, and writer. She is known for making bold, edgy, and visually striking independent films. Chica promotes an environment of expression, harmony, and…

Reem Morsi is an Egyptian/Canadian writer/director based between Toronto & Cairo. She worked as a professional scuba diver and later a human rights officer (women & child protection against violence,…

Alison Reid began as a stunt performer/stunt coordinator where she racked up over 300 film and TV credits. Her directing credits include THE GOOD WITCH (4 eps./Hallmark), HOLLY HOBBIE (5 eps./Hulu) the pilot plus…

Documentary Director Weiye Su studied cinema at the University of Regina, winning acclaims for his student films. He recently directed NFB production documentaries, JIA (2020) and PASSAGE BEYOND FORTUNE (in production). Weiye tells…

Montréal-based Wiebke von Carolsfeld is an award-winning writer and filmmaker, who most recently directed on the hit CTV/NBCU series Transplant. Previously, she directed three critically acclaimed feature films. Marion Bridge…

Tate Young writes and directs sci-fi and genre features, digital series, dramatic short films, and documentaries. Tate directed & picture edited the IPF/CANAL+ sci-fi digital series HAPHEAD, the sci-fi feature…

Paul Day has worked for such notable companies as AMC, Paramount, Showtime, FOX, USA Network, ABC, TMN, Disney, Netflix, MTV, Spike, MGM, CBC, Global Television, SyFy, Gaumont Television, NBC, Showcase,…

Reg Harkema is a multi-faceted Director who has worked in high level documentary, features and series. He is well equipped to handle all phases of production from writing to directing to editing to…

Aeyliya Husain is an award-winning documentary filmmaker who has fifteen years of writing, directing, and producing experience in film and television. She has directed with the National Film Board of Canada and…

Su Rynard is a writer / director whose films have screened on Netflix, CBC, TVO, ARTE France, PBS, Discovery USA, Sundance Channel and more. She is known for her unique…

J.B. Sugar is a Canadian film and television Director, writer, producer, and showrunner. He is also president of Toronto-based production company, No Equal Entertainment. While attending AFI, J.B won an…

After living nearly a decade between Paris and New York, Justin Wu has returned and he is now a Toronto-based TV & Film Director. Formerly, Justin trained as a photojournalist…

Jeff Stephenson is a Director and writer, whose feature film debut sold to over 65 countries. Warner Bros., Showtime, HBO, Netflix, Hulu, Starz, Lifetime, PBS, CBC, Bravo!, and many others…

I started in the business- about a thousand years ago- shooting/directing skiing and climbing films. Shot the Burton(snowboarding) film for five years. Moved into drama via cinematography and started directing…

Mathias Herndl is a Director and cinematographer, whose credits include THE ORDER, MOTIVE, THE TWILIGHT ZONE, and FAMILY LAW.

Born in Alberta, to a doctor father and musician mother, Anne Wheeler earned degrees in mathematics and music, putting her way through university as a performer. She came to filmmaking…

David Geddes’ film career spans documentary, shorts, investigative journalism, features, series, and pilots across 4 continents. Most recently, he has applied his storytelling ability to directing 6 extraordinary and exciting seasons…

Virginia Abramovich is an award-winning director/writer, known for her distinct voice and visually compelling cinematic style. With a knack for sci-fi, thriller and dark comedy, her stories reflect strong female…

Director/Writer/Producer/Author Rick Stevenson has made 13 features and 100 hours of television, winning over 40 awards. He has worked with Robert Redford, Hugh Grant, Christopher Plummer, Keifer Sutherland, Meg Ryan, Patrick…

Born in England, and raised in Canada, Jason Buxton is an award-winning filmmaker, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Jason’s feature debut, BLACKBIRD, premiered at TIFF in 2012 to critical acclaim…

Director, writer, and actor Sarah Wayne Callies most recently returned to direct on the fourth season of the CBS hit FIRE COUNTRY—a show she’s directed on from its first season—and will…

David is an award-winning filmmaker, focused on creating original sci-fi, horror, thriller, and suspense TV and films. David is co-developing 1-hr teen TV horror/drama LIMBO with Aurora Browne, Nicole Stamp, and Matthew…

Peter has directed over 30 episodes of television drama. He has written and directed over 50 hours of documentary and educational programs. His documentaries and dramas have won, or been…

Mike Elliott's Director credits include: AMERICAN PIE: GIRLS' RULES (Universal/Netflix), BLUE CRUSH: WILD COAST (Universal/Netflix), SCORPION KING: QUEST FOR POWER (Universal/Netflix), BEETHOVEN'S BIG BREAK (Universal/Netflix), and NOVEMBER RULE (Netflix).

Sherry White has been directing, writing and producing for film and TV for 20 years. Best known for writing the film MAUDIE (2016), she also wrote and directed the award-winning…

Lori Lozinski is an award-winning filmmaker based in Vancouver, BC that has been telling maverick stories since 2007. She is recognized for producing socially conscious character-driven stories with female creatives.…

I am a Director who specializes in comedy and drama both in feature film and television. I am known for the ability to get great performances from actors as well…

Andrew is an award-winning writer/Director based in Toronto. He directed the award-winning drama MILE ZERO, directed and co-wrote the zombie comedy FIDO (Billy Connolly, Carrie Anne Moss), THE STEPS (James…

Avi Federgreen’s thirty years of experience in the Canadian film industry includes over seventy films produced. In the Summer of 2019 Federgreen directed his first Short film Red Balloon. Federgreen…

Versatile Bilingual Storyteller and Filmmaker with a wide range of experience in directing documentary, factual and unscripted and also web series, narrative shorts, music videos and plays. What I do…

Felipe Rodriguez is a Toronto-based, French-raised Spanish director who brings a very unique, unmatched blend of instinct for actor performances and technical expertise to his projects. He first made his mark…

Katrina is an award-winning Toronto based director and has a combination of indie filmmaking and primetime network television experience. Her credits include Pretty Hard Cases (CBC/Netflix), Private Eyes (Global/ION), and…

Charles is an award winning, passionate film producer and Director. In the last 10 years, he has Directed TV ads, theatrical releases and over 20 movies for international power house…

I was born in Pretoria, South Africa, where I studied Dramatic Arts at the Pretoria Tech before embarking on a brief acting career that saw me land television parts for…

Mary Galloway is an award-winning, mixed Cowichan, filmmaker, actor, and fierce trailblazer; paving the way for Indigi-queer content creation. Galloway bravely tells stories that represent marginalized communities. Her achievements include…

I have been a Director of televised animated children's series for over three decades. I started as a 2d animator drawing on paper and now Direct computer-created visual stories. I…

The only thing I love more than watching movies, is making them. Visually telling stories of all genres by capturing the audience's attention with unique and engaging camera movements. I…

Meeshelle Neal is a writer / Director who tackles difficult subject matter with nuanced complexity. Influenced by years as an actor and producer, as well as multiple hands-on apprenticeships with…

Award-winning Writer-Director Simone Stock creates vivid performances from a distinctively emotional point of view. She is known for her cinematic, character-driven storytelling. Born and raised in Toronto where she graduated…

Laura's passion is connection through story. She directs for scripted and unscripted, as well as documentary. She has created/directed original series and award winning shows that have sold into every…

Weyni is a Canadian film and stage Director known for her ground-breaking work & community engagement. She has directed plays that have gone on to break box office records, tour nationally and internationally, and have…

Titus is an award-winning film Director/writer who always delivers on time and under budget. He knows time is usually tight and always over-prepares. He stays cool under pressure, never taking…

Robert Cuffley began shooting films while still in Junior High School. Since then he has gone on to direct movies that have been shown around the world, including the Toronto…

Simon Hung is a Taiwanese-Canadian Writer-Director. He recently directed the HBO Asia sci-fi series DREAM RAIDER (2020). 10,000 MILES (2016), an official selection at Osaka Film Festival 2017, was in…

Award-winning filmmaker Karen Chapman is committed to honing her craft as a storyteller. In 2018, she completed the Director’s Lab at the CFC. Her short MEASURE premiered at TIFF in 2019 and…

Ruby began her 30+ year career as a Script Supervisor working in TV, MOWs & features. She was inspired by working alongside A-List Directors & cast and the opportunity to…

One of the most compelling and versatile filmmakers working in Canada today, Madison Thomas was named one of Playback Magazine's "Five Filmmakers to Watch" in 2019. A storyteller of mixed…

Marni made her television directing debut with episodes of Disney’s SO WEIRD. While getting to re-live her teen years is a lot of fun (directing for Disney, Nickelodeon, Family Channel,…

Rodrigo Barriuso is a Cuban-Canadian writer and Director. His debut feature film, UN TRADUCTOR (18), premiered at Sundance’s World Cinema Dramatic Competition and won the award for Best Director at…

Directing is my calling. Background in both painting and theatre serves me in visual style and working with actors. What do I do best? Inspire the team to do their…

Thom’s debut feature THE HANGING GARDEN won both the People’s Choice Award and Best Canadian Film Award at the Toronto International Film Festival. His follow up film THE EVENT won the…

As an Emmy award nominated stunt coordinator, Dean has an obvious ability to manage action sequences. This is not his only strength. Clear and organized, he has strong ability to…

Shawn Gerrard is a mixed Black filmmaker from Toronto and alumnus of the York University film production and screenwriting program, the Toronto International Film Festival’s TIFF Filmmaker Lab, and the…

Charles directs dramatic features, TV movies, episodic, and documentaries. His films open festivals, rate well on TV, and earn excellent reviews. Recent documentary awards include: Audience Most Popular award at…

I am a multi genre director working in 1 hour drama and long form for over 25 years. In this capacity I have also been producer/director and executive producer on…

Francine Hébert has been working in film and television since 2002. As a Documentary Director / Screenwriter, she’s inspired by stories filled with humanity that touch on broader contemporary social…

Karen has worked full-time in the film and television industry since 2000. Starting her career as a producer and entertainment lawyer, Karen has since written and directed nine short films, three music videos,…

Jovanka Vuckovic is an award-winning filmmaker, visual effects artists and writer. In 2014 she joined the Directors Guild of America after co-creating the all-female anthology film XX, which had its…

I'm a director and writer who cut my teeth in the shorts/doc world, making hybrid work that relies on narrative tactics. I've directed episodes of Two Sentence Horror Stories (CW/Netflix)…

Kirsten is an award-winning Writer/Director/Producer based out of Vancouver, BC. With 21 years experience, Kirsten began in development and as a script supervisor before writing/directing full time. Kirsten thrives on…

Based in Toronto, Leo Scherman is the co-writer and Director of the WW1-horror film TRENCH 11, which won Best Feature at Toronto After Dark and played at festivals around the…

Actor, singer-songwriter, dance artist and story-teller, Stephanie David is also a film Director. Her first documentary film about language, identity and time, was produced by the National Film Board of…

Nathan Morlando is an award winning Toronto-based film and television director. Most recently he executive produced and directed the final season of the international award winning series CARDINAL (CTV/BBC/HULU) which…

Equally comfortable working on set of the Oscar winning film “Capote” to the jungles of Panama, François is a multi-disciplinary storyteller that possesses one of the best creative problem-solving minds…

Valerie Barnhart is an award winning indie animation director based in Ottawa Canada. She got her BFA in Visual Arts from Emily Carr University with a studio focus on Drawing…

Shamim is an award-winning Writer and Director for features and series. Able to work fast and make days without compromising artistic ideas, Shamim is also an actor's Director, who likes…

With a focus on uprisings, sexuality and cross-cultural expression that collapses genre, Noam Gonick has premiered scripted & documentary film at Venice, Berlin, TIFF and Sundance festivals, winning awards at…

A gifted story teller, Anne De Léan holds a degree in Psychology and a M.A. in Media Studies. After graduating from the renowned Québec National Institute of Image and Sound…

Jim Cliffe is an award-winning screenwriter and director. His feature debut, “DONOVAN’S ECHO” (Danny Glover, Bruce Greenwood), was quarter-finalist in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting.…

After 20 years of acting, I started directing episodic television on a show called Wynonna Earp - a Syfy series in which I also starred. Impressed with my ability to…

The first film I made was an indie comedy called "Sans Dessein." The overwhelmingly positive reaction to it cemented the fact that I had more than a knack for film-making. I…

Yasmine Mathurin is a Haitian-Canadian award-winning Writer-Director and podcast producer. Her debut feature documentary, ONE OF OURS, was the 2021 DGC Special Jury Prize winner for Canadian Features at the…

JULIA IVANOVA is a BC-based documentary Director, editor and cinematographer. In 2019, she was honoured with a Retrospective at Hot Docs Film Festival as a "significant Canadian filmmaker" — one…

Chris Strikes is a Canadian Screen Award-winning director who began his career in music videos working with top Canadian and international artists, including Nelly Furtado, Kardinal Offishall and Machel Montano.…

Christopher Auchter grew up roaming the beaches and forests of the Haida Gwaii archipelago off Canada’s West Coast. Auchter’s art practice is fuelled by the land and stories of the…

Paul Jay is a mutli-award winning documentary film producer, Director, and founder of Hot Docs. He has been awarded several Gemini's and many major festival screenings and awards. "Hitman Hart: Wrestling with…

Arshad Khan is an award-winning graduate of the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema at Concordia. His last feature documentary ABU received 17 international awards and went to over 90 film…

Trish Dolman founded Screen Siren Pictures in 1997 and is a leading Producer and Director in Western Canada. She is currently producing the feature documentary Rock N’ Roll Revival, about…

Allana Harkin has been nominated for 9 Primetime Emmy Awards for her work as a Director, Co-Executive Producer and Correspondent on seven seasons TBS’s Full Frontal with Samantha Bee where…

Dennis Heaton is a Vancouver-based Director, Writer and Showrunner renowned for his deft balance of comedy and the macabre, as showcased in his first ever feature script, the cult classic…

Irina Volkova is an award-winning Director who has worked in both scripted and documentary film. Her work has been released theatrically, streamed worldwide on Amazon Prime, and broadcasted nationally on…

SOPHIE JARVIS is a Swiss-Canadian writer and director whose first job in film was reading fan mail for THE L WORD. Her feature debut UNTIL BRANCHES BEND premiered at TIFF…

Taylor Olson (he/they) is a queer former athlete-turned filmmaker living with invisible disabilities. The Canadian Screen Award nominee’s feature film directorial debut Bone Cage was released to critical acclaim; sweeping…

Liz Whitmere is a Canadian director/producer based in Toronto, with a love of grounded dark comedy. Most recently Liz has been producing and story editing short documentary pieces for TVO’s…

John Fawcett has created an impressive body of work as a producer, director and writer in feature films and television. He co-created, executive produced and directed multiple episodes of the Emmy-winning…

Kevin John Fitzgerald is an Award-Winning and Critically Acclaimed documentary filmmaker of Indigenous heritage and African descent known for his renowned cult-classic theatrical feature documentary film Freestyle: The Art of…

Kim Derko csc is an award winning Director of Photography and a full member of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers, IATSE 667 and the Directors Guild of Canada.She has directed…

A Mexican-Canadian filmmaker, Alba forged her career as a director in Montreal, after many years of working in the Mexican advertising scene as a 1st AD. Her debut directing was…

Andrea is a writer-director who developed her career in Mexico. Her award-winning films (often self-referenced, character-driven, intimate dramas) have participated in numerous film festivals around the world. Her first feature,…

Philippe Gagnon is a Montreal based director working in both French and English. He has directed twenty four television features in english, including the multi-nominated and award winning The Good…

Alicia K. Harris is a filmmaker from Scarborough ON. She is best known for her short film PICK, which won Best Live Action Short at the 2020 Canadian Screen Awards…

Amelia Burstyn is a Canadian/American filmmaker and actor. She was born into a film family and grew up exploring sets where she quickly fell in love with the magic of…

With a bachelor's degree in fine arts from Concordia University, Ariel St-Louis Lamoureux holds a master's degree in cinema, research-creation profile from the University of Montreal. Collaborative creative processes and…

I'm a writer/director with an MFA in Directing from Columbia University, who is based in Calgary, Alberta. I’m inspired by cinematic and art history, hip-hop and the land. I specialize…

Douglas Cook is an award-winning director based in Calgary, Alberta. As a multi-disciplinary artist, he has excelled in various roles such as director, cinematographer, and producer. Douglas is known for…

A proud member of both the Director’s Guild of Canada [1996] and the Director’s Guild of America [2003] Matt has participated in the making of over 200 feature films and…

Paul Wu is a DGA/DGC director based out of Vancouver, BC CANADA. His career in film spanning almost 3 decades started in front of the camera as an actor and…

Born November 3rd, 1976 and raised in Waterhen Lake First Nation in Northern Saskatchewan, Rueben Martell was enamored with the oral tradition of storytelling. Having heard Cree tall tales from…

Kelly Fyffe-Marshall is making impactful films about the expansiveness of Blackness. The award-winning director’s distinct visual style has afforded her name to be woven into the tapestry of Canada’s film…

Toronto based Director/2nd Unit Director with a penchant for VP volumes and giant green screens.

P.J. Naworynski is an award-winning director and show creator known for his compelling cinematic style, and his passion for maintaining a positive, inclusive work environment. P.J. has directed more than…

Emmy Award Winning Director, Stefan Scaini, is one of Canada’s busiest directors with hundreds of hours of film and television to his credit. He began his career in the 4th…

Karl Jason has delivered over 45 hours of record-breaking television programs to the History, Discovery, National Geographic, and Smithsonian Channels. Karl directs projects filmed in North America, South America, Europe,…

Lisa Rideout is an award-winning director who makes character-driven films with a focus on women who have forged their own paths outside of societal norms. She has directed content for…

Liz Farrer is a LGBTQ+ director with more than 20 years of set experience as a 1st AD. As an AD, Liz worked on all genres and platforms of production,…

Mark started as an editorial photographer, traveling the world shooting portraits and fashion. He then transitioned to directing TV commercials, working in multiple markets and winning numerous awards internationally. This…

Originally from Alberta, Tyler is director & writer with a passion for creating genre films with a unique voice. His debut feature PATCHWORK was released to Netflix in 2015, while…

Scott is an award-winning Director, Producer, and Writer whose original shorts have toured internationally. Scott began his filmmaking career as an actor, best known for his work as the "misunderstood…

Cliff Caines is an independent filmmaker from Northern Ontario, Canada; now based in Toronto. His films have screened internationally at festivals including the Toronto International Film Festival, CPH:DOX, DOK.fest Munich,…

Recently hailed by the Toronto Star as part of the Reelworld festival "the next big names of tomorrow" Ivan Madeira’s debut feature PATTERN (2022) has played at the Reelworld Film…

Steve Taylor is a Vancouver Island based Director. Formerly from Winnipeg Canada, Steve came to the film industry after a career change in 2015. Working in the AD department of…

Eric Tessier shot his first Super-8 film at the age of 13. After living a year in Jamaica learning English and playing music with local bands, he studied cinema at…

Faran Moradi is a CSA-nominated Iranian-Canadian filmmaker, born and raised in Ontario. Faran recently made his first feature film a romantic-comedy set in the Toronto Iranian community called Tehranto, which…

Amanda J. Strachan is a producer, director and editor of narrative and documentary films. Her most recent feature, THE SURROGATE SCANDAL starring Catherine Dyer and Luisa D'Oliveira premiered on Lifetime…

Patricia Rozema’s films, though varied in style and content, have always been marked by a humane and tender sensibility. Described as “so fresh, so funny, it amazes the heart” to…

Anjali is an Emmy-nominated Indian-Canadian director, former climate scientist, tech founder and pro soccer player. Anjali recently wrapped her first scripted feature SHELTERED TRUTHS which will be out in 2026…

Showrunner / Producer / Director / Writer Victoria Lean is an award-winning filmmaker whose keen artistic sensibility and forward-thinking approach earned her the 2017 Vanguard Award from the Documentary Organization…

Television director Steve Wright has helmed 6 pilots that have gone to series and over 350 episodes of primetime and youth programming. A diverse director, comfortable in many genres, Steve…

Dan Slater is an acclaimed director and writer from Toronto, known for his genre defying narrative work along with his pop culture inspired Juno nominated music videos. His recent feature…

Li Dong is an award-winning writer and director currently living and working in Toronto, Ontario. Li graduated from Dalhousie University in 2006 with honours in English and history and then…

Bill Corcoran has directed movies, mini series, pilots and hundreds of hours of episodic tv in the US, Canada, Europe, Africa, New Zealand, the Caribbean and Australia. He proudly identifies…

Carmen Pollard is an Emmy and CSA nominated Canadian filmmaker known for her nuanced and entertaining storytelling. Her films are intimate and sensorial, tackling complex and universal themes like ocularcentrism,…

Francis Damberger is an award winning filmmaker who hangs his hat on a ranch in Alberta, where he is the president of the Damberger Film and Cattle Co. His feature…

I have spent 30+ years in this industry in many capacities, as a producer, director and 1st AD, so I feel well rounded and am able to see through post…

Justin G Dyck's journey began as a cinematographer and editor, eventually evolving into a prolific director with a portfolio of 30+ TV Movies for major networks and streamers, including Netflix…

Jules Arita Koostachin was born in Moose Factory, Ontario, and raised in Moosonee by her Cree-speaking grandparents and in Ottawa by her mother, a residential school warrior and survivor. She…

Tara was born and raised in Calgary, AB that is where her love for film began. Tara is a proud member and supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community. She grew up…

Filmmaker Michelle Morgan is a first generation Canadian of Chilean descent. Known for portraying “Lou” on the long running one hour drama, Heartland (CBC), she has over 20 years of experience…

With over two decades of experience as an actor in film and television across multiple genres, Canadian born Brooke Nevin feels as equally at home in the director’s chair building…

Shannon Walsh is a filmmaker and writer whose award-winning films cover topics ranging from labour rights, to grief and climate change. Shannon’s most recent film, The Gig is Up (2021)…

Fawzia’s directorial feature debut THE QUEEN OF MY DREAMS, shot in Canada and Pakistan, world premiered at TIFF 2023, was nominated for the Jean Marc Valée DGC Discovery Award, named…

Kent Donguines is a Filipino-Canadian narrative and documentary filmmaker based in Vancouver, BC. He is the CEO of Aimer Films Inc. and has produced the award-winning CBC short documentary, THIS…

Joyce Wong is an award-winning director and writer. She is an alumna of the 2008 Berlinale Talent Campus, the 2016 TIFF Talent Lab, named one of CBC’s 17 for 17'…

Anna Fahr is an Iranian-Canadian independent filmmaker and founder of Morning Bird Pictures, a production company dedicated to creating films and new media projects that focus on the contemporary Middle…

Erskine “Skin” Forde, is a writer and prolific director with over 25 years of experience in the industry. Skin most-recently directed on the Boat Rocker & AMC series, Beacon 23,…

Vanessa Matsui is a director-actor-writer and her feature debut, Midnight At The Paradise is available on Paramount+. She is an alumna of the Sundance New Voices Lab where she developed…

Marshall Virtue , a seasoned film professional with 25 years experience on stunt coordination and performance. Shot a lot of 2nd unit action sequences with drones, camera cars and flying…

Joel is an experienced director who is best known for work in the space of music television -- concert films, music documentaries, music series and music videos. Joel made Taylor's…

Sam has been directing live action and CG for the last 20 years. In 2023 he directed his first action-comedy feature starring Will Sasso (Mad TV) Kevin McDonald (Kids in…

Alexi is an award-winning film director in the Director’s Guild of Canada, and over the past 8 years, his creative journey has included the production of music videos, commercials, documentaries,…

Laura Adkin is a Canadian Filmmaker from Vancouver. She began her career in Film & TV more than 20 years ago as an actor and eventually moved behind the camera…

Zarrar Kahn is a Canadian-Pakistani writer, director and producer whose debut film IN FLAMES is Pakistan's Entry for the Academy Awards 2024. The film premiered at the 76th Cannes Film…

Sheona is an award-winning filmmaker. She has produced, directed and written a number of documentaries including Dead Man’s Switch a crypto mystery, A short Essay on Men, Candice, Inside Her…

Joella Cabalu is a Filipino Canadian documentary filmmaker based in Vancouver, BC. Her films lay bare narratives about intimacies, identities, and relationships. Her first mid-length documentary, It Runs in the…

Cook is a prolific award-winning filmmaker, having directed and produced 15 features since 2008. His films have garnered awards from Fantastic Fest, Fantasia, and received seven Canadian Screen Award nominations.

Producer/Director/Filmmaker Producer / Director of cult films Crowsnest and Blown Away, Supervising Producer of The Substitute , for Alibaba TV-China in Mandarin, Director of Film and TV

Mackenzie Munro started her career on set at age 15, becoming an AD and trainer for the on screen horses on The History Channel’s, ‘Sons of Liberty’. Mackenzie’s first short…

I am a director member who specializes in production managing, producing and scriptwriting. I have directed on many factual series and one feature movie.

Raphaël Hébert, began his filmmaking career as a movie-set brat. He embarked on a journey that would take him from set to set as an Assistant Director from Indie movies…

Based in Manitoba, Rick has been working as a stunt coordinator/2nd Unit Director for the past 35 years. His reputation for engineering and shooting complex scenes has put him much…

Vincenzo Natali is a writer-director known for science fiction and horror films such as CUBE, SPLICE and IN THE TALL GRASS as well as the TV series HANNIBAL, WESTWORLD and…

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE : Panahbarkhoda Rezaee is an international award-winning director, writer and film producer. He is a Graduated Bachelor of Fine Arts in Cinematic Film Directing at Tehran Soureh University…

With over 30 years of industry experience, Brent has made his mark as a former 1st AD turned Director and Producer. Renowned for his contributions to projects like "The Flash"…

Originally hailing from the West Coast, Amelia Moses has called Montreal home for over ten years. Her first feature Bleed With Me (writer, director, producer) was funded by Telefilm’s Talent…

Michelle Shephard is an award-winning journalist, author, filmmaker and podcast host and producer who has covered issues of terrorism and civil rights since the 9/11 attacks. During her two decades…

Tig Fong has been involved in the creation of action for film and television for over thirty years. Starting as a Stunt Performer before moving onto becoming a Stunt Rigger,…

Anouk Whissell is a Montreal-based Writer-director, Traditional Animation Graduate, and Co-fonder of RKSS—a filmmaking triforce with François Simard and Yoann-Karl Whissell. Her critically acclaimed debut feature TURBO KID, co-written and…

BC-based DGC director and producer Trish Neufeld works across award-winning documentary, true crime, and comedy. Her latest series, Thirst Trap: The Fame. The Fantasy. The Fallout (Paramount+, 2025), examines the complexities of internet fame…

Cirque du Soleil alumnus and TED speaker Martin Villeneuve is a Montreal-based screenwriter, director, actor, and producer. With a strong background in advertising, he has directed numerous commercials for Cirque…

Danis Goulet is an award-winning writer and director. Her films have screened at festivals around the world including Sundance, the Berlin International Film Festival, MoMA and the Toronto International Film…

A seasoned Artistic Director/ First Assistant Director (1AD) with extensive experience in motion picture, series, documentaries and commercials, working for the past 12 years on International feature films and shows…

Paula began her career as an actor, which laid the foundation for her transition into directing. Her passion for storytelling and understanding of the craft led her to work on…

Kashif Pasta is an award-winning Pakistani-Malawian director and writer raised in Canada based in Los Angeles and Vancouver. Growing up on a wide range of British comedy, Bollywood musicals and…

David Wellington is a director and producer based in Toronto Canada. His first feature film, I Love a Man in Uniform, premiered in the Director’s Fortnight at the Cannes Film…

Harrison recently directed his first feature film TIGHT LETTUCE which is currently in post-production. As a multi-hyphenate — director, music producer, writer, and actor — he is known for bringing high concepts…

Mitch Oliver is a Vancouver-based filmmaker with a passion for horror. His debut short film, The Druid’s Hand, garnered international attention during the 2022 festival circuit, with screenings at prestigious…

Raised by musician parents on a hobby farm in Ontario, Canada, Jessica Edwards’ imagination for storytelling was inspired at a young age. Her feature film, STAY AWHILE, is a personal…

Clara Altimas is a writer and director originally from Montreal, now based between Toronto and LA. She is in development on several television series’, working with a variety of producers…

Brandon Calder is a director, writer and photographer from Montreal, Quebec. He studied in communications but became self-taught in the industry after joining an online sketch comedy group. After various…

Audrey is just coming off directing on the huge Netflix hit TV series My Life with the Walter Boys and her most recent feature film Place of Bones starring Heather…

Après avoir complété un certificat en scénarisation à l’UQÀM et s’être perfectionnée en direction d’acteurs auprès de Robert Favreau, Isabelle réalise autant du contenu jeunesse qu’adulte. Sa passion pour le…

Born in Chennai, India, award winning Toronto-based writer-director Rama Rau is an expert at telling strong, female-centered stories with heart. She is a pioneer in hiring all-female film crews and…

Alison Duke (aka "Golde") is an award-winning documentary writer and director celebrated for fearless, socially resonant storytelling. Her latest works include TV doc, 'Michelle Ross: Unknown Icon' and Season 2 of Amanda…

Coles is an award-winning director. She works in scripted and unscripted material. When working with scripted material, she understands actors’ artistic processes intuitively, having trained and worked as an actor. She…

Cjay Boisclair is a filmmaker from Kamloops, BC, who is taking the film world by storm with her captivating storytelling and award-winning films. Her journey in the film industry began…

Sean Skene was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, into a family immersed in the film and theatre community. Sean has been working in film and television for over 20 years…

Lina Roessler studied English and Creative Writing at Concordia University, received a performance degree from the American Academy of Dramatic Art in New York, and completed an MFA in film…

Finding high-school physics exceedingly difficult, Jason Krawczyk decided to pursue his passion for filmmaking. After shooting numerous music videos, commercials, and shorts, Jason directed his first feature-length project, "The Briefcase."…

Ryan brings an eclectic background to directing with a versatile understanding of production. His work in theatre, film, and television performing arts and his technical skills in crews and independently…

Damon Vignale is an award-winning Vancouver based writer, producer and director. He has written and produced on numerous television series that include the hit homicide series MOTIVE for CTV, Bravo’s…

Michael Kennedy's PEI roots imbedded in him a self-deprecating sense of humour and a naturel ability for story-telling. This has led to 24 feature-length films and 235 episodes of prime-time…

Christopher Yip is a queer Chinese Canadian filmmaker based in Toronto whose works examine faith, sexuality, and love through a distinct diasporic lens. He is a Canadian Screen Award winner…

Canadian filmmaker, Bryce McLaughlin, has been writing, producing, directing, and acting for the better part of two decades. Well versed in all aspects of production, his career as an Assistant…

Egidio Coccimiglio is a Toronto-Los Angeles based film director. He is most noted for the thriller feature films CASCADE and COMPULSION. CASCADE (Netflix, Amazon Prime) climbed to #9 on Netflix’s Top…

Wendy has just been nominated for a 2025 LEO Award (Best Direction Television Movie) for the LifeTime Original- “Searching for a Serial Killer -The Regina Smith Story”. In the past…

Aisling Chin-Yee is an award-winning writer, director, producer, and editor based in Montreal, Canada, and Los Angeles, California. She recently directed three episodes of the CBC limited series Plan B, starring Patrick J. Adams…

Simon is the writer and producer of 'Catching Killers', a ten-episode true crime series streaming on Prime Video. Simon re-writes and recuts projects to improve content and story flow including…

Jordan Canning is an acclaimed filmmaker celebrated for her bold vision across short films, feature films, and high-profile television series. Her first feature, WE WERE WOLVES, premiered at the 2014…

Jennifer Liao's directorial credits include episodes of the contemporary sci-fi/horror series FROM for MGM produced by Midnight Radio and AGBO, as well as TWO SENTENCE HORROR STORIES for The CW and…

Tim Southam has directed episodes of ONE PIECE, THE WALKING DEAD: DARYL DIXON, FOUNDATION, AMERICAN GODS, BATES MOTEL, LOST IN SPACE, HELL ON WHEELS, ANIMAL KINGDOM, BONES and HOUSE, as well…

Amy Jo Johnson is a proud dual US/Canadian citizen and a multifaceted talent within the industry. Her feature film, TAMMY’S ALWAYS DYING, starring Felicity Huffman, made its world premiere at the Toronto…

Angelica Lisk-Hann is the first Black female Stunt Coordinator in Canada and 1 of a mere handful worldwide. First Black female 2 ND Unit Director in the DGC. She is…

Stephanie Joline is an award-winning Indigenous writer, director, and producer from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Her work spans multiple genres, with stories that provoke conversation, break boundaries, and are deeply rooted…

Has 150+ one-hour episodics - 4 indie features all premiered at TIFF and more than two dozen TV films to his credit. Winner of Jury Prize TIFF for Curtis’s Charm…

Will Bowes is a Canadian Screen Award-winning director, actor, and singer/songwriter. He co-directed the series Hey Lady! with Sarah Polley and Adriana Maggs, which premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film…

Lorne’s an award-winning entertainment industry veteran who’s worked as a director, actor and executive producer on hundreds of creative projects throughout his career in theatre, film and TV. He’s directed…

Michael Cliett is a new DGC member, having directed a pivotal episode in the 7th and final season of the popular WBTV series, THE 100. "THE 100 would not have been the same…

Alex Caulfield is director and writer with a background as a creative producer based in Vancouver, BC. Their debut feature film What Comes Next, an intergenerational coming-of-age story starring Mena…

Actor/cinematographer/editor turned Director, Francesco Giannini always had his heart set on storytelling. His debut short film, THE RACE OF LIFE, was chosen to play at Cannes in 2012. In 2016,…

Derek spent his adult life growing in the film industry. Starting as an actor, then becoming an Assistant Director working with hundreds of directors, cinematographers and actors, he continues to constantly…

Elizabeth Becker is a visionary, Toronto-based director whose bold storytelling and compassionate lens have made her a standout voice in Canadian cinema. An award-winning filmmaker, she has written and directed…

Jeffrey St. Jules is an acclaimed Writer/Director known for his bold, genre-defying films that have screened at prestigious festivals such as Sundance, TIFF, AFI, and Fantasia. His surreal musical Bang…

Jason Lapeyre is a director and screenwriter working in both features and television. His first feature, COLD BLOODED, won Best Canadian Film at Fantasia, and his second feature, I DECLARE…

Jesse Shamata is a collaborative, award-winning writer and Director, whose work has appeared on CBC, Netflix, NBCU, Disney, HBO, and has drawn exceptional performances from a diverse array of actors…

Michelle Latimer is an award-winning director, writer, showrunner and activist. Her recent documentary feature adaptation of Thomas King’s book Inconvenient Indian (Bell/NFB) premiered in official selection of the 2020 Toronto…

Zoe is a Heiltsuk and Mohawk woman and mother, born in Bella Bella, BC. Living in Six Nations Ontario, she learned the Mohawk language. She makes films that celebrate life…

Michael Peterson is an award-winning director based in Calgary, Alberta and best known for his work in horror, comedy and action genres. His directing work includes commercials, documentaries, web series,…

Born in Belfast, holds a masters in fine arts from UBC Directing since 2000 2 Leos for best direction DGC DGA ICG

Based out of Toronto, Canada, Ryan is a genre-focused director and editor who's directed 17 short films, a cake baking web series that blends reality DIY Youtube with horror/sci-fi homage,…

Marianna Phung is a Vietnamese-Canadian director with a clear vision, an eye for detail, and a passion for authentic storytelling that seamlessly balances humor and emotional depth. As an actor…

Brishkay is the fiction and non-fiction Director. In Canada she's known for her feature documentaries, In the Rumbling Belly of Motherland (2021), Unveiled: The Kohistan Video Scandal (2016) and Story of Burqa…

Naddine Madell is a Producer, Director, & Writer. She holds degrees in English Literature and Communications, and always intended on becoming a poet. She has produced several short films including…

Andrée Bagosy is a French-Canadian director and producer. She is most noted as the Series Director of the youth sci-fi program, GAME SAVERS for CBC gem. Andrée excels at getting…

Award-winning Canadian filmmaker Liz Marshall understands the generative power of film as an instrument for consciousness raising. With a portfolio of more than 20 projects including documentary features, impact campaigns,…

Mark Slutsky is a writer and director based in Montreal. His feature YOU CAN LIVE FOREVER film (co-directed with Sarah Watts) debuted at Tribeca 2021 and went on to play…

JOE KICAK is a CSA-winning television director, writer, and producer. He is the EP/Showrunner, director, writer, and co-creator of the series DETENTION ADVENTURE (HBO Max, CBC, iTV). The series was…

John Kissack is a Canadian Film Director, Producer and Writer. He has directed two feature films, with distribution from SONY Pictures, Columbia TriStar and airing on AMC, FREEFROM, HBO CANADA,…

Screenwriter and director, Louise Archambault’s first feature, Familia, gained international sales and awards (TIFF, Canadian Screen Awards). Her second feature, Gabrielle, premiered at the Locarno Film Festival (Audience Award). It…

Keegan Connor Tracy, a celebrated actress-turned-director, has built a 25-year career across the landscape of film and television, excelling in both indie projects and blockbusters and is known for roles…

A life director member of the DGC, as well as a member of ACTRA and UDA, Randy Butcher is arguably one of the most sought after stunt coordinators in the country. His…

David Massar is a Toronto & NY-based Writer/Director & Show runner, best known for his work in True Crime, Medical and Social Issue premium unscripted storytelling. Having begun his career…

Nika Belianina has been in the film industry for 20 years. She is a Writer/Director of fiction and documentary films. Her latest credits include several episodes of the popular U.S.…

Brian Rice is an accomplished Showrunner, Director and Writer based in Toronto, with production experiences around the Globe. He is a driven, creative storyteller that brings on-set experience in most…

Marta Borowski is a Toronto based director with over 14 years of script supervising experience on shows such as HANNIBAL (NBC), ALPHAS (Syfy), SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS with Ricky Gervais & Eric Bana (Netflix), and…

My filmmaking story began in the belly of a dormitory while enlisted at the Royal Military College of Canada. All officer cadets were tasked with ensuring that their beds were…

Anishinaabe storyteller Jeremy Torrie (Waabishki Makwa) from Wabigoon Lake Ojibwe Nation works as a writer, Director, camera operator, and producer. Wherever the narrative leads him, Jeremy enthusiastically delves into unknown worlds and…

Creative problem solver, passionate leader and visionary filmmaker Drew Lightfoot dreams more than he sleeps. His art lives at the intersection of inventive and imaginative. Born as a stop-motion animator,…

Mary Margaret Frymire is Award winning Director / Writer, developed and directed over 400 hours of programming in cross genres, in 80 countries in 4 different languages with near-fluent Spanish.…

Jeanne Leblanc is a Canadian film Director and screenwriter from Quebec, whose full-length directorial debut, ISLA BLANCA, was released in 2018. She previously directed short films, HARVEST TIME, ONE NIGHT…

Tiffany Hsiung is a Toronto-based filmmaker whose work has earned multiple Peabody Awards, two Canadian Screen Awards, and Four Emmy® nominations for the Apple TV series JANE(2023 -2024). Named one of DOC NYC’s…

BJ Verot is an award-winning Writer/Director/Producer based in Winnipeg, Canada. Verot has also achieved massive success in the stunt world, in theatrical films such as Violent Night, Orphan:First Kill, Nobody,…

Richard is an Emmy-nominated and Rocky Award-winning director, writer, and editor based in Toronto. Known for exploring society's gritty shadows and amplifying diverse voices, he has built a reputation for…

Justin’s directing career began with multiple award-winning short films that received widespread acclaim and recognition at prestigious film festivals including TIFF, SXSW, Fantasia, and Fantastic Fest. He seamlessly transitioned into…

Writer/Director Sarah Watts' feature film debut, You Can Live Forever (2022) debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival, kicking off a global 50+ festival run that included OutFest, Frameline, Melbourne Queer Film…

Romeo Candido is an Emmy-nominated director, a CSA-winning producer, a writer, composer and showrunner whose dynamic career spans film, television, theater, and music. He was the showrunner for Season 1…

Jayson is an accomplished, Status Indigenous, award-winning filmmaker based in Toronto with over 25 years of on-set experience. His expertise as a Director of Photography and camera operator, allow him…

I'm a director that consistently applies a sincere and cinematic storytelling approach to scripted, documentary, and commercial projects. I directed my first hour long dramatic episode this year - "A…

A Toronto-based Director, Cinematographer and Editor. His life in documentary began in the early 2000’s, focusing mainly on skateboard and music culture. After graduating from the Motion Picture Program at…

Alexandra is a passionate television director, known for her high energy. Inspiration and collaboration are her touchstones. She is experienced in complex VFX and stunts. Having trained as an actor,…

Yuqi Kang is a Mongol Chinese Canadian filmmaker whose award-winning work explores identity, resilience, and familial dynamics. Her documentaries A Little Wisdom and 7 Beats Per Minute premiered at major…

James Stewart has built his career on empathy. He is an inclusive, collaborative, award-winning director known for his award-winning work in drama, comedy, and documentaries. James’s historical drama series CHATEAU…

Gillian is a Canadian director and co-founder of Kino Sum Productions. Her feature films Circle of Steel and Lucky Star, the latter developed through the CFC/Netflix Project Accelerator, have each…

Nik Sexton is an award-winning writer and director from St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. His first short film, How to Be Deadly, was selected for both the 2012 TIFF Festival and the Cannes…

Steven McMichael was born and raised in Aurora, Colorado. At the age of 19 he joined the US Marine Corps and graduated Platoon Honorman - yes, he was a Hollywood…

Molly McGlynn is a Canadian-born writer, director and producer in Los Angeles with Irish roots. Her first feature film, Mary Goes Round, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in…

Shasha is a storyteller whose work has taken her to the Hawaiian coastline, the ski slopes of Davos, the Nevada desert, a Cold War bunker, the engine room of a decaying…

Based in Montreal, Pascal Payant is a filmmaker who takes a hands-on approach to his craft. He has carved a niche for himself with films praised for their dreamy, melancholic,…

Stephen Campanelli has worked on many Academy Award winning films with his boyhood idol Clint Eastwood. He has also witnessed 6 Academy Award winning performances in front of his watchful eye…

TW Peacocke's directing credits comprise over 200 television movies, mini-series, and series for major networks across North America, including episodes of SCHITT'S CREEK, PURE, HAVEN, and CANADA RUSSIA ’72. He…

Robin McKenna is a filmmaker specializing in creative, artful documentaries. GIFT, a feature-length doc inspired by Lewis Hyde’s The Gift: Creativity and the Artist in the Modern World, was released…

I’m a director with a background in action-heavy, VFX-driven TV and grounded, character-first storytelling. After leading NBC’s Grimm and spending five seasons on ABC’s A Million Little Things, I bring…

Monica Kidd is a multidisciplinary writer, an award-winning journalist, and an MD. She made her directorial debut with the NFB short "The Storm" in 2021 and hopes to continue working…

As a director, Aleisha aims to engage people through film in a manner that invites them to explore possibilities and prompts them to inquire, not only about the story's world…

From movies to serving his community as a volunteer firefighter, Lebanese/Canadian filmmaker Geordie Sabbagh continues to craft stories where sarcasm is the highest form of wit. Only four awards away from…

In December 2024, award-winning Canadian filmmaker DALE HESLIP experienced one of the greatest moments of his career when his new feature documentary, "BLUE RODEO | LOST TOGETHER", won the AUDIENCE…

I'm a documentary filmmaker based in Nova Scotia. My projects have won awards and screened at top festivals around the world. My first feature documentary Drag Kids (2019) follows four brave…

Amit Dabrai is an award-winning Director with 20 years of experience in commercials, music videos, and other content. He has worked for HBO, Disney, MGM in Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, India, and…

Chris Flanagan is a Toronto-based installation artist and documentary filmmaker who creates works about music, magic, and obsessive subcultures. His feature documentary "Shella Record- A Reggae Mystery", premiered at Hot…

Patrick has worked around the world as a writer, director and creative director. He was the director/showrunner for the documentary series VACATIONS OF THE BRAVE for Amazon Prime and the…

Winnifred Jong is an award winning Toronto-based filmmaker. Known for her cinematic style and emotionally authentic storytelling, Winnifred is adept at directing drama, comedy and action. Since being named one…

Bryan Knight is a writer and director known for his work in film and television. He has collaborated as an Assistant Director with numerous Oscar and Emmy-winning filmmakers, gaining extensive experience…

José Avelino Gilles Corbett Lourenço is a writer and filmmaker who lives in Toronto with his adult wife, two small daughters, and an even smaller puppy who is practically perfect…

A Graduate from Groundlings School of Comedy in Los Angeles and a recipient of the 2021 SNL scholarship, Panta Mosleh is a Queer West Asian/Middle Eastern-Canadian Director-Writer who splits her…

Anthony Q. Farrell (he/him) is a BAFTA-winning, Emmy-nominated writer/producer who has worked in Canada, the US, and the UK for over 20 years. He is one of the most sought…

Aubrey Arnason won the LEO AWARD for BEST DIRECTION IN A TELEVISION MOVIE for her directorial debut - A Love To Remember. Her movies have premiered on Lifetime, AMAZON, HULU and Peacock. She wrote…

Vanessa Magic is an award-winning writer and director whose work centers around loneliness and grief, often from the eye of the outsider. Vanessa's passion is creating stories highlighting Black female…

Sean Horlor is a Canadian LGBTQIA+ director known for visually stunning and emotionally raw storytelling that showcases the lives and experiences of real people. He is part of a co-directing…

Most Recently, Voice Pictures co-produced “Witches X”, a feature film (producer, co-writer and mentor director with daughter “Lowell” on the feature.) The film was financed by Telefilm Canada and was…

Kirsten Carthew (KC) is a multi-award-winning filmmaker known for her bold visual storytelling, immersive world-building, and character-driven narratives. Celebrated by fans and juried festivals worldwide, her work has earned accolades for visionary direction and outstanding…

With over 3 decades in the industry, Jessica has directed, produced, written and acted in over 80 film and television productions. After winning multiple awards for her directorial debut, a…

ALFONSO MAIORANA, is a filmmaker and cinematographer with over 25 years of experience in the motion film industry. He began his career in Montreal directing music videos and independent films.…

Shayne Metcalfe is a versatile director with a deep understanding of classic cinematic techniques and emerging technologies. As a skilled cinematographer, editor, and screenwriter, shayne excels at crafting compelling narratives blended…

François Gingras is a highly regarded Quebec director known for his contributions to television and advertising. A graduate in film production from Concordia University, he began his career as a…

Wendell G. Collier is an award winning Director and Cinematographer with over 15 years experience in the television & digital media landscape. He has worked across several genres including, commercial, branded…

James is a film and TV director and producer originally from Vancouver.

Patrick Hagarty is a versatile filmmaker with a kinetic, artful style. His star-studded, award-winning comedies 'Dave vs Death', 'The Golden Ticket', and 'Home in Time' have tickled audiences around the…

After 15 years of working as Visual Effects Supervisor I'm pleased to begin my career as a DGC Director. I bring a wide range of experience (in prep, on set…

Vivieno Caldinelli is a Canadian director who has managed to apply his childhood obsessions, fears, and rare comedic vision into becoming an award winning international director. Last summer Vivieno directed…

Kate Green is an award-winning director and producer whose rare storytelling ability captures audiences. As a female leader in entertainment, Kate is committed to making vibrant, engaging content by and…

Kristin’s combined, 30 years of experience within the film and television industry as an in demand leading actress have proven to be a rich environment in which to develop her…

V.T. NAYANI is a multidisciplinary artist and storyteller, whose work explores how we continuously come of age. She started her journey as a classically trained Bharathanatyam and Indo-contemporary dancer, as…

Born in Italy, Giulia Frati is currently based in Tiohtià:ke /Montreal. She has been working in the audiovisual industry for over 20 years. As a director, she has created social…

Stephen Hall is an award-winning director with extensive experience across scripted television, branded content, and commercial production. He has directed over 200 episodes of television and more than 350 commercials…

Robert Duncan has directed 2 episodes of Batwoman (CW), bringing a sharp visual style and a strong sense of narrative pacing to the superhero genre. Robert had his episodic network directorial debut…

Sepideh Yadegar is an award-winning writer and director who was born in a small town in Iran and lives in Vancouver, BC. Sepideh's films have been screened at numerous film…

Adrienne Mitchell was recently lead director and EP on four seasons of Canadian drama series CORONER which launched as the highest-rated drama premiere for CBC in four years, and was the…

I am an Actor and Director. I have worked in the industry for over 20 years. I adore the craft of acting and continue to study it. After all these…

Peter spent his early career working in music videos and commercials, gaining experience directing high-profile projects for artists such as Avicii and Eminem, and brands like Google. Collaborative with creatives…

Jody Wilson is a Canadian writer-director whose work explores class, otherness, and psychological horror through a surreal, character-driven lens. A queer filmmaker from rural Alberta, she studied screenwriting in Vancouver…

Originaire de Winnipeg, au Manitoba, Gabriel Tougas est un scénariste, réalisateur, monteur et directeur de contenu pour la télévision et pour le cinéma. En 15 ans de carrière, il a…

With more that two decades of experience as a film editor, Samantha MacAdam is a Guyanese-Canadian director and award-winning screenwriter, dubbed by Playback as One to Watch. Sam’s career began…

Gabriel Correa directed 19 episodes of the Netflix/WB hit TV show RIVERDALE, including iconic season premieres, finales, and the show’s 100th Episode. Gabriel was also Riverdale’s Producing Director for three…

Originally from Scotland and based in Vancouver, Canada, Ann’s feature film debut Shall We Play? garnered North American and International sales. Shall We Play? can be seen on Apple TV, Amazon Prime…

Craig Pryce has recently completed the feature film, "THE MARIJUANA CONSPIRACY”, distributed by Oscar winning distributor Samuel Goldwyn Films. The film was sold to HULU and STARZ. He directed independent…

Nimisha "Mish" Mukerji is a DGC/DGA director best known for Hulu's Emmy nominated limited series Under The Bridge starring Lily Gladstone, Riley Keough and Archie Panjabi, the hit CBS action…

Kim Albright is an award-winning Filipina Canadian British writer and director. After studying architecture in Montreal, Kim moved to London to direct commercials and music videos. Kim has worked with…

Upon completing her studies in directing in Paris, Renée Blanchar returned to Canada and immediately began working. To many, her journey helped not only establish a film and TV industry…

Kevin is an award-winning director, producer and writer based in Vancouver. He is currently the showrunner, executive producer, co-creator and co-director of Wildfire, an acclaimed new documentary series that premiered…

Gary Hawes has directed multiple episodes of ABC's hit drama THE GOOD DOCTOR, receiving the 2022 Leo Award for Best Direction in a Dramatic Series for the episode "Waiting". He also…

I am a story-teller; a director with numerous international credits, awards, accolades and festival selections, from TIFF to the Sony Digital Festival in Tokyo. I have directed several feature films,…

Daniel is a graduate of the film program at Concordia University (Montreal). He then attended the film program at USC. In 2004, he releases his first feature as writer/producer/director, “WHITE…

Write, produce, co-finance and direct films for the past 25 years or so.

Since his first feature film “HEATER” (Sundance, 00’) award winning Writer-Director Terrance Odette’s films shed light on the social inequalities and forgotten voices of post-modern Canada. His feature work has…

Nadine Pequeneza is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and founder of HitPlay Productions based in Toronto, Canada. HP focuses on character-driven films that offer unique access to stories about social and…

Award-winning Writer, Director and Producer who has contributed important creative works and inspired a generation of Canadians with such landmark tv series as "Here Come the 70s" and "Floating Over…

Martin Wood is a Canadian Filmmaker who made an early mark in Directing US television action shows. 120+ hrs of episodic series including SyFy's Stargate SG-1,Atlantis, Sanctuary, Primeval New World…

Samir Rehem is a prolific Canadian film and television director with over 20 years experience in the industry. He has worked extensively in the US and Canada and remains an…

Born in Nova Scotia, raised in England, Murray's latest feature, ARIEL BACK TO BUENOS AIRES, is currently streaming on Amazon Prime, Apple TV and on HBOMAX in Central/ Eastern Europe. It…

Randall Okita is an artist and filmmaker known for his use of rich visual language and innovative storytelling. His films have screened at Sundance, Venice, Tribeca and TIFF, while his…

Rachel Bower’s documentaries offer a powerful lens into the human experience. Her films span the globe, from Ukraine and Romania to Israel and North America, uncovering personal stories that reflect…

Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. The daughter of independent movie theatre owners, I knew at a very early age that I wanted to be involved in film-making and dreamed…

Leila Khalilzadeh is an Iranian-Canadian filmmaker based in Montreal. She has written, directed, and produced short fiction, animation, and documentary films showcased at different festivals, including Berlin International Film Festival…

Agam Darshi is an award-winning actress and filmmaker, known for her directorial debut Donkeyhead, which was acquired by Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY and premiered on Netflix. Agam has worked with directors…

Ted Stenson is a filmmaker based in Calgary, Alberta. His first feature film EVENTS TRANSPIRING BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER A HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL GAME was produced through the Telefilm Talent-to-Watch,…

Chilean / Canadian director Wendy Morgan combines naturalism, bold style, and often choreography to create award-winning music videos for artists like Alicia Keys, Janelle Monáe, Lous and The Yakuza and…

An accomplished film & television Producer, Director and 2nd Unit Director, I have overseen and contributed to the successful completion and delivery of over 65+ projects ranging from Academy Award…

David Greenspan is a Palme d'Or winning Director with an extensive background in post-production who has directed multiple episodes of the hit Shondaland shows Grey’s Anatomy (ABC) and Station 19…

Lonzo Nzekwe is a Nigerian/Canadian acclaimed film director and producer based in Toronto, Canada. He is the CEO of IronFlix Inc., a film production and online movie streaming platform with…

Scott Eldridge directed the feature film, “Blueprint”, which was broadcast on Super Channel and France’s Pay TV Numericable. He has directed two other feature films, “The Night Watchman” and “End…

Chester loves to tell stories, but particularly stories with meaning and purpose, which teach us lessons that can help make our world a little bit better. As a visible-minority anda child…

Cory Bowles is a multidisciplinary artist from Nova Scotia. His credits include TRAILER PARK BOYS (14-18), STUDIO BLACK! (15-16), LITTLE DOG (18-19), DIGGSTOWN (19-20) PRETTY HARD CASES (21), NURSES (20), and KINGS OF NAPA (21) His…

Ayson Richards is an accomplished filmmaker whose work spans directing, screenwriting and producing. She is known for her ability to craft bold, inclusive, and compelling narratives. In 2024, Alyson’s directorial…

Adrian Wills is an award-winning filmmaker based in Montreal. He works in both fiction and documentary and gravitates towards stories that are immersive, evocative, and compassionate.

Jon is a master storyteller with over fifteen years of experience in film, television, and digital media. He has developed series for renowned networks such as Bell Media, MTV, and…

Rich is a multi-hyphenate, award winning, director, writer and producer with over 20 years of experience behind the camera. He's worked in a variety of mediums including Film, Television, Music Videos and Commercials and…

Cal Coons is an award-winning Showrunner/Writer/Director specializing in mysteries and procedurals. He developed and was initial Showrunner on both Murdoch Mysteries (now entering its 16th season) and Frankie Drake Mysteries.…

Shelagh O'Brien is one of Canada's most respected and distinguished live TV directors. Her award-winning portfolio includes international galas, ceremonies and specials - programs with global superstars that have been…

Thyrone Tommy is an award-winning filmmaker and alumnus of the Canadian Film Centre's Directors Lab and TIFF Talent Lab. His debut feature, Learn to Swim is a Telefilm Talent to…

Elizabeta Lazebnik is an award-winning, Toronto-based nonbinary, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+ filmmaker. An immigrant to Canada, they have been making films for over 20 years and their work has screened internationally, including…

Veteran TV writer and emerging director Duana Taha loves the overlapping worlds of YA, comedy, and just a *hint* of the supernatural. From years on shows like the legendary Degrassi:…

I stole my mom’s Super-8 camera when I was a kid. (She got it back — eventually.) Growing up in Southern California, my early film school consisted of home movie…

J Stevens is a Canadian creator, director and cinematographer. While J’s work has spanned many genres, formats, and job descriptions what has remained consistent is the commitment to bringing dynamic,…

Amy is a Canadian Screen Award-nominated writer who has worked on some of Canada's best youth television series, most recently as co-showrunner on Seasons 8, 9, and 10 of the…

Eva Tavares is an award-winning director, writer, and actor, hailing from Vancouver, BC. A graduate of the Women In The Director’s Chair Career Advancement Module for Female Directors, The Make…

Ramin Mohseni is an international award-winning film director, writer and producer with more than three decades experience in the film and television industry in Iran and Canada. He is known for…

Naomi Jaye is a filmmaker known for her visually striking storytelling that often explores the comedic side of human frailty. Her latest feature, Darkest Miriam—executive produced by Charlie Kaufman and…

Trained at the Canadian Film Centre (Director) and a Lifetime Member of The Actors Studio (Actress/Director), Shelagh has created work for both theatre and film. Her short films and features…

Michael Suan is a Chinese-Canadian filmmaker who loves projects that bridge various cultures. His first feature was nominated for multiple awards on the international festival circuit and has played in competition…

Frederick has created and directed dozens of eclectic projects, including Dangerous Breed: Crime. Cons. Cats (NBCUniversal), the TV-series Queen of the Oil Patch (APTN), and the 1-Hour documentary Last of the Fur Traders (AMI-tv). He…

Tony Dean Smith is an award-winning Director, Screenwriter and Editor known for his sharp sense of story, grounded performances and elegant camera-work. His feature-film “Volition” swept up festival awards across the…

Nat Boltt's directorial feature debut, Holy Days, was selected for TIFF's historic 50 th anniversary. The film stars an A-list cast of Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA and Emmy award honorees.…

For the last 20 years, David has directed everything from countless music videos and commercials to several features and MOW’s. His most recent credits include A SISTER’S OBSESSION, starring Lindsay…

Deb is an award-winning director/producer and writer specializing in documentary and factual storytelling. She is driven to tell challenging stories about extraordinary people or situations, projects that examine and expand…

Roger is a filmmaker based in Winnipeg, Manitoba.Passionate about filmmaking, he has produced, written, directed over 15 music videos, short documentaries, and short films.Roger is a graduate of Capilano University’s…

Adam has worked in film and television for over two decades. He founded Artifex Studios in 1997 with the intent of setting up a creative space where a group of…

After completing her degree in filmmaking in Montreal, Kalina Bertin quickly realized that if she didn’t set out to understand the mental illness in her family it would destroy her. This process…

Lisa Rose Snow is a Canadian Screen Award winning director and Canadian Screen Award nominated writer interested in timeless stories that smash stereotypes, celebrate the underdog, and have strong visual…

Corey Payette is an award-winning filmmaker, writer, composer, and director. His debut feature film Les Filles du Roi (2023), a trilingual musical in English, French, and Kanien’kéha (Mohawk), has been…

Renuka Jeyapalan is a Toronto-based writer/director, and graduate of the Canadian Film Centre’s Directors’ Lab. Her Genie-nominated short film BIG GIRL (2005) screened at the Berlinale, Tribeca Film Festival, and…

Amar is a Mumbai born, Toronto based filmmaker whose works include his first feature documentary The Secret Trial 5, which received a Jury Prize at Hot Docs and was named…

David Hackl is a visionary director, executive producer, writer and production designer with over 30 years of experience in film and television. Best known for his pivotal role in the…

I am currently embedded at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, in Chile where I have been filming the people building and commissioning the observatory. Rubin Observatory is a 1.5 billion…

Prior to directing and screenwriting, Peter learned his craft in the animation industry, working at studios like Pixar, ILM and Disney. He created the award winning short film Surly Squirrel…

Kathleen Jayme is an award-winning Filipina-Canadian filmmaker based in Vancouver, BC. Her latest feature film, Naomi Osaka: The Second Set, follows 4x Grand Slam Champion, Naomi Osaka, as she returns to…

An award-winning director and writer with experience in features, television, commercials and web series, Hannah Cheesman straddles comedy, drama, and genre with passion and conviction. A consummate collaborator and natural…

Ngardy Conteh George is an award-winning Sierra Leonean-Canadian director, producer, and editor, celebrated for her powerful storytelling and commitment to amplifying the voices of systemically excluded communities—particularly those within the…

Michael Nankin is a TV and film Director with over 40 years experience as Director, Writer, and Producer. His credits include THE GOOD LORD BIRD, HELL ON WHEELS, STARGIRL, VAN HELSING,…

JJ Neepin is an Indigenous writer & director based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is a member of the Fox Lake Cree Nation. She began her TV career directing for several…

Known for her female-driven stories, Danishka Esterhazy is a graduate of the Canadian Film Centre. She was awarded the Amazon Video Filmmaker Award at Sundance Film Festival for her independent…

I have specialized in films and TV that inspire and uplift audiences. I am known for my ability to maintain calm on my sets with a unique capability to help…

Dunne’s acting career began in 1998 with a supporting role in John Woo-produced The Big Hit. Since then, Dunne’s other feature film credits include The Snow Walker, Devil In The…

Hannah Michielsen is a dual Canadian and EU citizen director. Hannah directed on the CBS series Matlock starring Kathy Bates. She has directed second unit scene work on shows such…

Darcy Weir writes, films, edits and produces documentary related subject matter. He's worked on his films since 2010. UFOs, Underground Bases, Government Cover-ups, and Cryptids are all subjects that he's…

Stacey N. Harding is a seasoned Director with over 20 years in TV production, specializing in authentic storytelling that’s often darkly humorous and deeply human. Stacey’s recent work includes directing…

47 Features, 29 Series, over 160 TV credits, David Winning is a US/Canada Dual Citizen and veteran film & television Director and Producer. He has experience in all genres including sci-fi,…

Asia Youngman is an award-winning Indigenous (Cree-Métis) director and screenwriter working across scripted and documentary. She has directed projects for Netflix, ESPN, Lifetime, PBS, History Channel, CBC, Bell Media, TVO,…

A DGC award-winning director and writer based in Toronto. A strong creative collaborator who delivers compelling stories that reflect the beauty and humour in life's drama. Her acclaimed short film…

Gail Maurice is an Indigenous, Métis, filmmaker and founder of Assini Productions, a company dedicated to uplifting Indigenous voices. She is proudly fluent in her language, Northern Michif, a language…

Award-winning Director of Boli (The Wrestler)— winner of the New Currents Award at the Busan International Film Festival, South Korea (2023) and Oscar contender in the Best International Feature Film category…

Javier Badillo is a Leo-nominated Venezuelan-Canadian film director, writer and producer. With early careers as a punk rock musician and 2D animator, he found a natural fit as an independent…

NICOLE STAMP is an award-winning director, writer, producer, host, and actor with a fast and fun personality and a multifaceted background. Stamp's work has been nominated for 7 Canadian Screen Awards, in 6 categories: Best Youth…

Ronald Paul Richard is a filmmaker who brings a Director’s vision and a Cinematographer’s eye to every story he tells. His work is defined by bold visual storytelling, emotional precision,…

Emmy Award-winning director, Shannon Kohli was born in Canada but raised primarily in Geneva, Switzerland, Shannon returned to Canada to pursue her education at the University of British Columbia, where…

An award-winning queer director, Nisha Platzer lives on the unceded traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. Her films meld sounds and imagery that you can dream and…

Kyle Rideout is an award winning director, writer, and producer. Currently, he co-wrote YOUNGBLOOD, that premiered at TIFF ’25; directed and co-wrote the upcoming feature, FIRESKY, starring Nesta Cooper (SEE,…

Kylie is an award-winning director, creative producer and writer whose work has resonated on the international festival circuit, earning recognition for Best Direction, Best Drama, Best Comedy, and Artist of…

Timothy Yeung is a Canadian-born Chinese filmmaker whose work lingers in the spaces between cultures — where identity, emotion, and memory quietly collide. Shaped by his multicultural upbringing, Yeung crafts…

Ray Raghavan is a genre filmmaker driven by bold ideas and visceral emotion—stories that dare audiences to feel uncomfortable, seen, and alive. Ray is currently developing HANGRY, a satirical body-horror…

Teresa Alfeld is an award-winning Producer, Writer, and Director from Vancouver, BC with over twenty years of industry experience. Feature directing credits include the documentaries DOUG AND THE SLUGS AND…

David Crabtree is an episodic telivison director with credits on hit shows The Resident, All American, Psych, and Rosewood, having directed multiple episodes of each show. David started his storytelling journey…

Cat Hostick is a 2022 Canadian Screen Award Nominated Film & Television Director. She has directed TV series and movies that can be seen on Netflix, Crave, TVO, Amazon Prime, Max…

Ali Liebert’s mother says she fell out of the womb tap dancing. She spent two decades on over 100 sets all over the world as a Canadian Emmy winning leading…

JASON JAMES latest film ALL NIGHT WRONG is a dark violent comedy noir starring Academy Award nominee Maria Bakalova (The Apprentice) and Emmy Award nominee Zach Cherry (Severance). The film is set to…

Cazhhmere Downey is a seasoned director with over 20 years of experience across various formats, including music videos, documentaries, and episodic television. Her impressive portfolio includes directing music videos for…

Diana is a multiple award–winning independent filmmaker, recognized with honors such as the Canadian Screen Award (Gemini), the Platinum Remi Award at WorldFest–Houston, the Golden Sheaf Award, and Best Canadian…

Based in Vancouver, David Strasser is a prolific, award-winning director and executive producer known for his versatility across mystery, thriller, procedural, and romance. His work reaches global audiences on major…

Julia Beney is a Writer and Director with a love of science-fiction, fantasy and action-adventure narratives. Her debut feature film 'A Girl, A Boy, A Penny and a Very, Very, Very Long Road',…

Uga Carlini is an award-winning director and screenwriter known for emotionally charged, female-driven stories that blend bold cinematic vision with profound humanity. A 2025 Chicken & Egg Award Nominee, GEMS…

Allison Johnston is a Toronto-based producer and director, well-established in the Canadian comedy scene. Her work includes acclaimed series such as CBC’s True Dating Stories, Bit Playas, and This Hour…

Sebastian Cluer is a Canadian Screen Award–winning Director, Producer, Developer, and Creator from Toronto's inner city. A graduate of Ryerson University’s (TMU) Image Arts/New Media Program, his practice is built…

Alysse Leite-Rogers is a 1st generation Portuguese/Canadian, film/tv director based out of Vancouver. She maintains strong ties (and an EU passport) to her parents' island homeland of Sao Miguel, Azores.…

David Bercovici-Artieda is a director and cinematographer with 37 years of experience in the industry. Originally from Quito, Ecuador, David discovered his passion for photography at age six, inspired by…

Sharon Lewis is well known in the screen industry for her directing flair, distinct cinematic voice, respect with crew, and her ability to inspire award-winning performances from her actors. Sharon's…

Siobhan is an innovative director of comedy and drama and has directed over 60 episodes of television, several television movies, and an award winning feature. Her mission is always to…

An awarded queer director, Brianne is known to embrace tough subjects and leave an audience laughing. She was named one of Canada’s top female directors by IMDB, and a “Best…

Christie serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Women in Film Vancouver BC, while also producing feature films under her banner Extraordinarily Unordinary Entertainment. In addition, she serves as an…

Marcelo Ricardo Ortiz is a distinguished director, born in Brazil now living in Canada, celebrated for his outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment. With an illustrious career spanning over…

Born in Japan and raised across three continents, Mayumi Yoshida is a Director, Actor, Writer, and Producer based in Vancouver, BC. She is an alumna of Women In the Director’s…

Award-winning Canadian filmmaker Caitlyn Sponheimer is known for her work in front of and behind the camera. She is a Directors Guild of Canada nominee, ACTRA performance nominee, and one…

Jeff is the founder of Toronto-based production company, Collective Pictures. As a director and producer, he’s made short films that have garnered over 30 million views, including installments for the…

Peter Rowe is a filmmaker credited on over 180 films including 12 features, numerous television series and documentaries. His first film was made in 1967. His latest, "Borderline Funny", he…

Stéphane Moukarzel is a writer and director with a background in Communications (Concordia University) and Film Directing (L’INIS). Moving fluidly between fiction, documentary, television and advertising, he draws on his…

Kimani Ray Smith is an award-winning director and filmmaker with over 30 years in the film and television industry. Known for his bold visual style and emotionally charged storytelling, Kimani has collaborated on…

Deanne is an award-winning Canadian feature film & TV director/writer. Most recently, she directed on the last four season’s of the buzz-worthy CBC comedy series, SON OF A CRITCH and…

Noura Kevorkian is a Peabody Award–winning Lebanese-Canadian filmmaker whose work blends documentary, hybrid, and narrative forms with a singularly poetic visual language. As a writer, Director cinematographer and editor, she brings a deeply…

A former professional mountain biker, Darcy's work ranges from quirky shorts, feature-length docs, narrative shorts, and commercial spots for clients like Audi to Patagonia. She was personally mentored by Darren…

Connie Cocchia is an award-winning LGBTQ+ director, writer, and producer who began her film career in Los Angeles where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television at…

Jeremy Guenette is a Director, writer, and editor. He has been working on French and English productions in the film and television industry for many years. His creative credits include…

Sherren is a writer-director born in Taiwan, raised in Montreal and currently located in Toronto. Her first feature film, FLOAT, for Lionsgate, premiered at the 2023 Vancouver International Film Festival…