Past Forums

MARCH FORUM 2024

OCTOBER FORUM 2023

FEBRUARY FORUM 2023

Past Panelists

May 2025

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

(Stunt Cord./Actor/Philanthropist)

Danny Virtue was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is known for War for the Planet of the Apes (2017), Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) and Jurassic World: Dominion (2022). The multi-talented Mr. Virtue has established his reputation as not only a Producer and Director, but as an internationally recognized Stunt Coordinator, horse trainer and stunt performer. He is considered to be one of the most respected and influential figures in the Canadian film and television business, and is unique amongst his peers due to the variety and scope of his knowledge and talents. Another endeavor that is very close to Danny’s heart is the Virtue Foundation, a charitable organization that combines the best of his life’s work in giving back to the community.

(Comedian)

Big Daddy Tazz has been entertaining audiences across North America for over 30 years with his unique blend of comedy and mental health advocacy. Known for his high-energy shows and heartfelt message, Tazz shares his journey of living with mental illness, earning rave reviews and standing ovations.After years of denial, Tazz embraced his diagnoses—including bipolar disorder and ADHD—and chose to use them as a source of strength. For the past 25 years, he has worked to break the stigma around mental health through laughter and education.Tazz has performed at Just For Laughs, CBC’s The Debaters, and the Winnipeg Comedy Festival. In 2023, he was honored with the John Candy Award for his contributions to comedy and mental health awareness.

CAST PANELISTS

Casting Director

Actor / Stunts

Actor / Writer / Director

Actor / Producer / Stunts

Nina Bournival

Actor / Director / AD

CREW PANELISTS

Actor / Counsellor

Production Designer

VFX Supervisor

Executive Producer

Smelqmix/Syilx producer, writer, and director

ADDITIONAL GUESTS

IATSE 891

RICK WEBBER

March 2024

Screenwriter, Director, Producer

Owner – Kelowna Film Studios

Writer, Director
Owner – Tempest Theatre

Filmmaker, OSIF Executive Director, 
Owner Video Equipment Rental 

Radio Personality Beach Radio 103.1
Voiceover Artist

Film/TV Producer

Casting Director

Film Commissioner – Thompson – Nicola

Film Commissioner – Okanagan

October 2023

Casting Director – Vancouver

President – Okanagan Society of Independent Filmmakers (OSIF)

Set Decorator

Owner/Agent – Shine Agency

Actor, Writer, Director
Technical Director of KFS
Stunt & Fight Coord.
Okanagan Film Commissioner
Thompson-Nicola Film Commissioner

February 2023

Okanagan Film Commissioner

Director

Talent Agent
Thompson-Nicola Film Commissioner
Set Director/Props Master
Casting Director
Voice Instructor/Radio Host