Our Instructors

Laura is a Writer, Producer, Actor and Director. She began her professional career in the Film and TV industry almost 15 years ago as an actor and has appeared in numerous TV Shows including Eureka, Almost Human and Arrow as well as films including the indie smash hit It’s A Disaster where she worked alongside Julia Stiles and David Cross. Furthermore, Laura was nominated for a Leo Award in 2013 for her role in the web series Hitman 101. Upon moving into writing and directing, Laura’s films have been featured in prestigious festivals and events including Crazy 8’s and The Austin Film Festival. Additionally, her film Goodnight Kiss was nominated for 8 Leo Awards.

At the beginning of his career David cut his teeth on commercials, independents and numerous short films. One of them being 1999’s “Shoes Off” which won the Best Short Film International Critics Week at the Cannes Film Festival. David continues to enjoy and contribute to the
independent film scene and in fact finds it some of his most rewarding work to date.
Over the years David has worked opposite Keanu Reeves and Jennifer
Connelly on “The Day the Earth Stood Still”, William H. Macy in the award winning film “Door to Door” and most recently with Aubrey Plaza on the reboot of “Childs Play”.
Previous television work includes “Dead Like Me”, “The L Word” “X-Files”
“Supernatural” “Fringe” and every third Movie of the Week over the past 10 years.
David has had recurring roles on “Girlfriends Guide to Divorce” “Rogue” “Motive” “Intruders” and “Dirk Gently Holistic Detective”.
Also a writer David worked on writing and helping with the creation of the web series “Parked” as well as writing a variety of short films. One of them being “Stalled” which went on to play in 23 film festivals worldwide.
He has a Leo award which he keeps next to his bed.

Brittney Wilson began acting at the age of six and has built up an impressive list of credits. Starting in commercials, Brittney quickly moved on to the film and television world, landing her first speaking role in Disney's So Weird at the age of seven. She's since gone on to land leading roles in several television series,
including E4/Hulu's Gap Year, Discovery Kid's Dinosapien, Nickelodeon's Romeo!, and recurring roles on shows such as A&E's Bates Motel, the CW's Life Unexpected and DirecTV's Rogue, to name a few. In addition to her series credits, she's appeared in 30+ feature films and movies of the week and also has an impressive voiceover resumé. With 25 years of working in film as an actress under her belt, Brittney has successfully begun to expand her career as a director, writer and producer and is an important partner at Beyond Boundary Productions.

Taylor Trowbridge (she/her) is an actor, educator and award-winning playwright. As an actor she's performed in productions for theatre companies such as Canadian Stage, Shaw Festival Theatre, Bard on the Beach and SummerWorks Festival, and for television series such as The Handmaid's Tale, SKYMED and Watson. She holds an MFA in Acting from York University and currently teaches at Vancouver Film School.

Andy Thompson (www.andythompson.ca) was born in Chilliwack, BC. After graduating from Sardis Senior Secondary School in 1987, he attended Fraser Valley College (now the University of the Fraser Valley). In 1993, he obtained his diploma in acting from Studio 58 in Vancouver.

For over two decades, Thompson has worked in film and television, with dozens of credits to his name. Notable work includes performances in Steven Spielberg’s The BFG, Guillermo del Toro’s Antlers, The Chronicles of Riddick, Supernatural, Arrow, The Flash, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Riverdale, Van Helsing, The X-Files, several Hallmark movies, as well as a recurring role in Greg Daniels’ hit comedy Upload.

Thompson is also a theatre producer, director, and playwright with over a decade of experience teaching acting. He has been nominated for 18 Vancouver Jessie and Ovation theatre awards, winning three. He is the creator of several acclaimed plays, including The Zombie Syndrome theatre series.

Maria Herrera was trained at Vancouver film school, and is best known for Transplant(2022), Fatherhood (2021) & Pet Sematary (2019). She is also an accomplished voice over artist, now available on Audible “Abbee Normal Paranormal Investigations.”

Born and raised in Vancouver, B.C, Stephanie Bennett studied ballet at a young age, including two years at a Canada’s National Ballet School. Stephanie began training as an actress in 2010, studying with local renowned acting coaches.

She has appeared in numerous television series in Recurring roles including Netflix’s ‘Travelers’, Freeform's ‘Shadowhunters’, History Chanel's Project ‘Blue Book’ as well as series leads on the CBC series ‘21 Thunder’ and ‘The Romeo Section’.
Stephanie has starred in over a dozen TV Movies, including ‘Listening to Love’, ‘Love in Yellowstone’ and Stolen Dreams’ ,which achieved Stephanie her Leo Award win in 2016. She carries leading roles in Hallmark’s ‘The Wedding Season’, ‘The Last Bridesmaid’ and ‘Christmas Class Reunion’.
Stephanie has demonstrated her versatility in Tim Burton’s ‘Big Eyes’, The CW Series ‘iZombie’, the Lifetime series ‘UnReal’, as well as Snow White for the Disney Channel’s ‘Descendants’. Stephanie can be seen in her recent leading roles in ‘Wedding Season’ for Hallmark, ‘Love on Your Doorstep’ and ‘Christmas Carol’ for Reel One coming out this Christmas.

Beverley Elliott is a multi-talented actor and singer located here in Vancouver. She has performed extensively both on-screen and off, having been a member of the British Columbia Theatre, The Arts Club Theatre Company and The Touchstone Theatre. Furthermore, her notable on-screen credits are a who's who of Vancouver productions. These include 21 Jump Street, Unforgiven, The X-Files, Highlander, The Outer Limits, The Chris Isaac Show, Psych and many more. Currently starring as Granny on ABC's Once Upon a Time, Beverley brings with her over twenty-five years of experience. As a result, students of all levels will find something new to learn in any one of Beverley's fun, exciting and informative classes.

Alexander Fan was born in Guangzhou, China and immigrated to New York City at age three. He pursued his interest in Education and received his Masters in Childhood Education from CUNY Queens College in 2014. Alexander then moved in 2017 to Vancouver, BC to pursue a career in television and film.

Shelby Wyminga was born purple due to near asphyxiation and couldn't cry for the first several moments of her life. Thankfully, she soon managed to catch her breath and hasn't shut up since. She eventually embraced the inevitable and completed her BFA in Acting through the School of the Arts, Media, and Culture at TWU where she studied Visual Art alongside her theatrical pursuits. Primarily an actor, Shelby has enjoyed the freedom to dabble in many areas of theatre creation, developing skills as a scenic painter, costume designer, and playwright.
Recent acting credits include Jo March in Little Women-audio play (Far From The Tree), Marta Reddy in Cariboo Magi (Far From The Tree), Henry and The Dauphin in Henry V (Stone's Throw), various roles in A Prayer For Owen Meany (Ensemble Theatre), Tour Guide in The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe (Pacific Theatre), Juliet in Romeo and Juliet (Shadows and Dreams), Gloria in It's A Glorious, Wonderful Life (Morrow's Lark), and various roles in Still The Kettle Sings (Plan Z Theatre).

Andrea Drepaul has captivated audiences worldwide with her outstanding acting skills, making a mark on both the big and small screens. Her talent shines in various notable appearances, including a memorable cameo on AMC’s Creepshow and an upcoming starring role in the female-driven MMA sports drama EFC.

Her performances on hit shows like CW’s Supernatural and A&E’s Damien have further solidified her reputation as a versatile and talented actor.

Dedicated to her craft, Andrea has spent nine years honing her skills, showcasing her commitment to excellence in every role.

Beyond acting, Andrea is deeply committed to giving back to her community. Her recent contribution to the book Supernatural Fangasm, where she discusses the topic of diversity, reflects her passion for inclusivity and social change. The book is available on Amazon, with all proceeds going to charity.

Andrea’s journey in the entertainment industry is not just about her talent, but also about her impact on the world around her, both on and off-screen. Her work and dedication serve as an inspiration to aspiring actors and advocates for positive change in the industry.

After first appearing on screen at the young age of two years old Daylin Sydney Willis has decades of set experience under his belt. From commercials to tv series’ and full length features, he has set himself as a staple in the Vancouver Film scene. When not on set, the hometown kid can be found behind the camera working with multiple casting directors in the city. Daylin Willis is a firm believer in giving back and building in his community, He finds creative ways to use his work experience to help foster fellow actors and film makers in Vancouver find their own philosophy and artistic voice. As he continues to improving his own craft, Daylin Sydney Willis is always finding the fun in the work and enjoys helping actors of all levels do the same.In the Commercial and Corporate world, she has leant her voice to companies such as, ATB Financial, Sunlife Financial, Extensis HR, and Granville Island.
In the wild world of Animation and Video Games, Erin has brought to life characters such as Morrigan and Tiamat in the mobile video game “Mythic Heroes”, and a variety of characters in multiple Poketoons Shorts.

Erin is an Actor, Voice Actor, and Producer, born and raised in Grande Prairie, Alberta. She has always been a performer, spending her youth in competitive dance, the decision to pursue a career in the arts was an easy choice. While Erin loves acting on screen and stage, it’s the world of Voice Over that captured her heart.
In the Commercial and Corporate world, she has leant her voice to companies such as, ATB Financial, Sunlife Financial, Extensis HR, and Granville Island.
In the wild world of Animation and Video Games, Erin has brought to life characters such as Morrigan and Tiamat in the mobile video game “Mythic Heroes”, and a variety of characters in multiple Poketoons Shorts.

Kelli Ogmundson is an actor and comedian from Vancouver, Canada. Her most notable roles include Dolores on Fox's Animal Control, Cleo on the Netflix Series Phantom Pups, Bryn on the CBC Comedy series Cavendish as well as the bubbly Nina on Global Tv's Family Law. Other selected credits include The Good Doctor (ABC), Haters Back Off (Netflix), Secrets Of a Marine's Wife (Lifetime), and appeared in full dad drag on the 200th episode of Supernatural (CW). In addition, some young ones may recognize her voice as Pumpkin Spice in the Strawberry Shortcake universe, as well as multiple ponies on the popular My Little Pony. Frequenting the professional stage, Kelli recently appeared as Lauren in Arts Club Theatre Company's production of Kinky Boots. Some favourite credits include the Canadian premiere of Fun Home with The Arts Club Theatre Company, Peter Pan, and Elephant & Piggie with Carousel Theatre for Young People. She has performed at improv and comedy festivals across North America, including Los Angeles, Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto, and Montreal. She is an Ovation Award winner, two-time Jessie Richardson Award Nominee, and four-time Leo Award Nominee.In the wild world of Animation and Video Games, Erin has brought to life characters such as Morrigan and Tiamat in the mobile video game “Mythic Heroes”, and a variety of characters in multiple Poketoons Shorts.

Brianna Kim is a Korean-born Canadian actress based in Vancouver, B.C.
After graduating from the Musical Theatre program at Capilano University, Brianna embarked on her journey into the world of Film & Television, appearing in productions such as Lionsgate's Joy Ride, the CW series Kung Fu, Hallmark's Fit for Christmas, and the highly-awarded indie feature film Riceboy Sleeps. Most recently, Brianna wrapped on an exciting upcoming CBC series with an exceptional ensemble cast, which will be airing in 2024.
Brianna also remains an active member of the Canadian theatre scene, making her debut in 2022 with the Arts Club touring production of the hit TV show/play Kim's Convenience, as the lead, Janet.
She strongly believes in creating an environment where her students feel included, supported, and encouraged to build confidence and empathy while developing their skills.

Son of a visual artist, David Stevens and writer, Diane Stevens (née. Ried), Tom was always encouraged to nurture his creativity and began playing music and writing songs at a young age. He first began acting in high school plays and received positive responses, but succumbed to nerves before his audition to theatre school and gave up acting for several years. After a period of working jobs in the service sector, including as a janitor, Stevens felt unfulfilled and turned back to acting. He was admitted to the Theatre program at Douglas College in 2007 and graduated in 2009.

Eduard Witzke is an actor, comedian and improviser living in Vancouver. Having performed stand-up comedy in both Vancouver and Los Angeles, Ed brings with him extensive on stage and on camera credits. Ed studied improvisation at both Instant Theatre in Vancouver and The Groundlings in Los Angeles. Some of Ed's acting credits include featured rolls on Sci Fi's The Troop, and Disney Channel's What's Up Warthogs. Above all, Ed's classes are fun and high in energy, with an emphasis on natural and organic learning. Students in Ed's classes will find something new to learn in every class.

Scott Patey is a professional actor, improvisor & host with over 15 years experience in the entertainment industry. He has amassed 60+ Film & Television credits on his acting resume appearing in TV Series such as: Netflix’s Lucifer, Amazon Prime’s Upload and Apple+’s Musical Hit Schmigadoon. As well as Feature Films like Monster Trucks and Paramount Pictures Sonic The Hedgehog & Sonic The Hedgehog 2. He’s been a professional Improvisor for over a decade and this art form has provided Scott with great opportunities like being a Guest Entertainer with Princess Cruise Lines. He has been seen on multiple stages in Canada and the United States and as a Host/MC/Improvisor he’s done events for companies such as: Plenty Of Fish, Telus, EA Games, CIBC, Flight Centre, Hermes, The Vancouver Canucks and Yelp!.

Keara Barnes is a multiple award-winning actor/writer, a leo-nominated film producer and emerging director from Vancouver, B.C. She holds a BFA in Theatre from the University of Victoria and studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York.

Recent film credits include DC Legends of Tomorrow, the feature films Dead to me and Stakeout, and the short films The Stepmom and Livefeed. Recent stage credits include Good night Desdemona, Good Morning Juliet (Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre), Mom’s the Word (Theatre Northwest), and Screwball Comedy (RCT Company).

Keara is also the writer and performer behind two one-woman shows, Almost a Stepmom & TravelTheatrics, which have toured across Western Canada for four years to critical acclaim, sold-out runs, and media coverage by Global TV, CBC and The Vancouver Sun.

Tanya Clarke was born in Chicago, Illinois and was raised in Ottawa, Canada. She spent many years in New York City performing on Broadway, Off-Broadway and regional stages; and many years after that, in Los Angeles, working in film and TV.
Her film credits include 'A Beautiful Mind', 'Repo Men', 'Driver Xʼ, ‘I Can Only Imagineʼ and the upcoming ‘13th Roundʼ.
Her television roles include the character of Emily Lotus on HBO's 'Banshee' & Queen Reyna on Marvel's 'Inhumans'. Other: 'Grey's Anatomy', 'American Horror Story', 'Glee', 'Hawaii Five-0', ʼLocke & Keyʼ and she appears in the new season of ʼMonstersʼ.

She made her Broadway debut in 'I'm Not Rappaport' opposite Judd Hirsch & Ben Vereen, directed by Daniel Sullivan.

Vienna is an actor and musician from Vancouver, BC. A modern-day Renaissance woman, she's lived, worked, and trained all over the globe from Canada, the US, and the UK. After graduating from the New York Film Academy's Acting for Film program she went on to pursue a more traditional education and graduated with a degree in business administration. As a mixed-race Asian artist, she is passionate about promoting diversity, equality, and Asian culture in the arts. Vienna also teaches jiujitsu and is a certified instructor for the Gracie Women Empowered self-defence program.