Sara Canning Instagram – Announcing our first industry panel! 🌊🎬
TERROR Talk: Coffee x Conversation with Women in Horror
Friday, Nov 8th 12-2PM @ The JAG Hotel 🔪☕️
Join leading women in genre as they discuss their experiences, challenges and opportunities in the industry. This session will provide valuable insights into navigating the traditionally male-dominated space, focusing on representation, diversity, and the future of women in horror. Enjoy coffee, refreshments, and an open dialogue on crafting careers in front of and behind the camera.
This is a FREE event via RSVP. Space is limited. Get tickets at FOGFEST.ca
LISA OVIES • CEO, Rogue Studios
Multi-award-winning director, actor, and writer, Lisa founded Rogue Studios after running a successful children’s acting school. She recently launched the Empowher Female Film program with support from Sam Raimi and Raimi Productions.
BECCA KOZAK • Director, Editor, Producer, SUGAR ROT
Becca is known for her edgy, provocative films, characterized by graphic violence and punk rock energy. Her work often features powerful female characters challenging traditional gender norms.
SARA CANNING • Actor
Hailing from Newfoundland, Sara has been making waves in genre. Her roles include Jenna Sommers in The Vampire Diaries, Jacquelyn Scieszka in A Series of Unfortunate Events, and recent work in Creepshow (2023) and Dark Match, screening at FOGFEST.
AYISHA ISSA • Actor, Martial Arts Practitioner
Ayisha Issa is a Canadian actress and martial arts practitioner from Montreal, Quebec. Ayisha has starred in various film and TV roles, including Unité 9, 12 Monkeys, Polar, Transplant, and joins Sara as a star of Dark Match.
Moderated By:
ANDREA SUBISSATI • Executive Editor, Rue Morgue Magazine
Andrea is an award-winning writer, podcaster (Faculty of Horror), and horror culture expert. She joined Rue Morgue in 2014, becoming Executive Editor in 2017. She hosts Rue Morgue TV and has appeared in the horror documentary Why Horror? (2014), CTV’s Pop Life, Banger TV‘s Locked Horns and Hollywood Suite’s A Year In Film. | Posted on 03/Nov/2024 03:44:59
