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Industry-Level Guidance

Students are guided through every stage of production by experienced industry veterans who provide hands-on mentorship, share invaluable real-world knowledge, and offer thoughtful career guidance.

Meet Your Mentors

Your 2026 Mentors

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    Bill Marks

    EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

    Bill Marks is a Canadian film producer known for his work across independent cinema. Beginning with his first job as props master in 1978, his credits range from studio features to indie horror. He's also made a ton of Christmas movies.  Always focused on strong storytelling and character-driven narratives, Marks has collaborated with numerous Oscar winning filmmakers and actors. Bill has consistently supported projects that balance artistic integrity with broad audience appeal throughout his career.

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    Anthony Polito

    PRODUCER

    Hailing from Chicago, Anthony is a film and television producer whose career spans scripted development, studio production, talent representation, and film distribution. Forged by his experience in Los Angeles working with leading entertainment brands including Netflix, HBO, Fox Sports, and Apple, he brings a filmmaker-first ethos and a refined eye for emerging creatives, collaborating on award-winning, talent-driven content.

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    Roberta Bratti

    POST-PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE

    Roberta Bratti is the Vice President of Operations at Urban Post Production, where she oversees the technical and creative workflows across a diverse slate of feature films, dramatic and lifestyle television, short films, animated projects, and documentaries.  With nearly 30 years of industry experience, she has led teams with a strong emphasis on collaboration, relationship-building, and exceptional client service. She plays a key role in scaling services to meet the growing demands of global content producers and major studios.

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    Gavin Michael Booth

    FILMMAKER

    Gavin Michael Booth is a boundary-pushing filmmaker known for redefining how stories are told. He merges bold creative vision with technical innovation as showcased by directing the world’s first live-broadcast film (Fifteen, with Jason Blum/Blumhouse), and the real-time split-screen drama Last Call, shot in a single take with two crews in different locations (Last Call earned critical acclaim, with Harper's Bazaar naming it "one of the best films of 2021"). He’s also directed over one hundred music videos, including multi-platinum artists bringing a unique visual rhythm to his narrative work.

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    Jason Meloche

    ENTERTAINMENT LAWYER

    Jason is a litigation and entertainment lawyer whose career spans performance, production, finance, and law. A former professional performer who appeared internationally in Miss Saigon and Les Misérables, he brings an insider’s perspective to the industry. Since 2012, he has worked across film and television in business development, legal affairs, and creative industries banking, including roles at White Pine Pictures, National Bank, and RBC, advising independent producers and media companies on financing, structuring, and growth. He is a former Vice Chair of the OBA’s Entertainment, Media and Communications Law Section.

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    John Laing

    EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

    John Laing is a multiple Genie, Gemini, CSA, and Emmy Award–winning filmmaker and mentor, and the co-owner and managing partner of Urban Post Production Inc., Beginning his career in 1987, John trained under some of Canada’s most renowned directors—including Norman Jewison, David Cronenberg, Peter Medak, Mark Rydell, and Kevin Reynolds. Urban Post Production has delivered hundreds of feature film and television projects to major global partners including Netflix, Amazon, Apple TV, HBO, Sony Pictures, Paramount, Lionsgate, and Fox Searchlight.

  • James Griffith

    CINEMATOGRAPHER

    James is a Toronto-based cinematographer working across feature film and television, with 28 feature credits. Beginning in commercials in the 1990s, he developed a disciplined eye for lighting and composition and is known for combining cinematic precision with the adaptability of television production. His collaborators include 20th Century Fox, Discovery Channel, National Geographic, CTV, CBC, Pepsi, and Nike. His work on the DGA Award–winning The Holy Hustle strengthened his reputation for visual storytelling, and he earned Best Cinematography honors for Darken.

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