Madeleine Sims-Fewer is a writer, director, and actor. After finishing her BFA in film production she completed an MFA in acting. Madeleine’s script The Substitute won an award at Slamdance, and the short screened at many festivals. Her short film Rape Card was funded by Shorts International, and developed through TIFF Talent Lab and Berlinale Talents.

Dusty Mancinelli is a writer, director and producer. After completing his BFA with in film production, he spent 5 years working for director Deepa Mehta. His short Winter Hymns won the Grand Jury prize at Slamdance, and the Golden Egg at Reykjavík International Film Festival. His films have screened at festivals worldwide.