Mentors

Alexia Vassos is an actor currently based in Toronto. An alumna from the Theatre and Drama Studies joint program between the University of Toronto and Sheridan College, she holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours and an Advanced Diploma in Acting. Since graduating, she’s appeared both on stage and screen in a variety of theatre […]

Jesse Griffiths is a Casting Director. After over a decade of working as an actor in film, TV, and theatre, Jesse made a pivot and began his career in casting. He opened Jesse Griffiths Casting with the goal of combining his passion for the arts with his knowledge of local talent. His focus is, and […]

Ophira Calof is a multi-award winning disabled writer, performer and consultant who works to “crip the script,” centring disability knowledge and experience. Their credits include TallBoyz (CBC), Kids In The Hall (Amazon Prime), sketch comedy revue Generally Hospital (Canadian Comedy Award Nominee) and their solo show Literally Titanium, which has been featured in both academic […]

Anthony Q. Farrell is a BAFTA-winning, Emmy-nominated writer/producer who has worked in Canada, the US, and the UK for over 15 years. He is currently the creator, showrunner and executive producer of CTV’s half-hour comedy Shelved. He has served as executive producer and showrunner of CBC’s Run the Burbs, Overlord and the Underwoods, The Parker […]