Industry-Level Guidance

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.

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.

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.

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 .

DIRECTOR & PRODUCER

Gail Harvey is a multi‑award‑winning television and film director and producer with extensive experience across network and streaming platforms. She has made five award-winning feature films. Harvey has directed six movies for Lifetime, including No One Would Tell, which won the Canadian Screen Award for best direction in a TV movie, and Gone Mom, winner of best feature film at the Los Angeles Independent Women Film Awards. A highly visual storyteller, her award-winning television credits include Virgin River (Netflix), You Me Her (CraveTV/Netflix), Sullivan’s Crossing (CTV/CW), Northern Rescue (Netflix/CBC), The Line (HBO), and Pretty Hard Cases (CBC).

DIRECTOR & PRODUCER

Sean Buckley is an award-winning director, producer, entrepreneur and is the driving force behind Buck Productions. Over the past 30 years, Buck Productions has become one of the most recognizable content houses in North America, known for pushing storytelling boundaries across a plethora of mediums. Sean lives and breathes the corporate motto, Versatile as Buck, producing everything from Unscripted Television to Documentary Films, to Feature Films and has pioneered the Branded Content landscape. Sean recognized the early potential of branded entertainment and since then has overseen innovative campaigns for some of the world's most influential global brands companies.

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.

PRODUCTION DESIGNER

As a former Windsorite, Kim began her journey at WCCA (Walkerville Centre for the Creative Arts). Nearly two decades later, she has over 15 years experience in film, television, and stage production. She has developed a multidisciplinary career as a Production Designer and Prop Master, with a background that spans roles throughout the art department including set decoration, prop sourcing & fabrication, scenic painting, and graphic design. She is passionate about curating immersive environments that translate creative vision both on set and on screen. Her most recent credits include teen horror Sweetness (dir. Emma Higgins) and Love is Not the Answer (dir. Michael Cera).

DIRECTOR

Alpha is an award-winning French filmmaker based in Toronto. She started her career creating dynamic promotional content for agencies in Paris and London. She then specialized in fiction and documentaries.Over the course of a decade, her work has received recognition from numerous festivals around the world. Her foray into television resulted in nominations at the 2025 Canadian Screen Awards and Prix Gémeaux. She describes herself as a filmmaker passionate about pushing the boundaries of traditional storytelling and with an appetite for original stories.

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.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Lee is a Toronto based 1st AD that has been working in production for over 25 years. From feature films and episodic television on a range of genres, the scheduling and logistical insights as well as creative vision is an invaluable on set contribution he brings to any production. Sharing the ins and outs of filming, constantly learning and perfecting his craft and emphasizing team-building are all fundamentals he is able to bring to the young filmmakers in the program.

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