1) If you could give your past self some advice, what would it be?I would say move quietly with your goals, enjoy the moments, and understand others will always be intimidated by your hopes and dreams as they will turn…
Lalena
Lalena is an artist and designer. She holds a Bachelor of Arts, a certificate of Excellence from Vancouver Film School and studied pattern making at Emily Carr. Trained in the Arts and digital tools for art, Lalena has done a…
Pursuit 365 Day 86: Mark Acheson
Mark Acheson, father and grandfather. Has been a working actor since graduating from theater school at age 17. He has over 150 professional credits in his almost half century career and is still working today. Q. If you could give…
Pursuit 365 Day 75: Deborah Gillam
Specializing in entertainment coaching for over 25+years. Coaching actors, writers, producers & directors. Helping them bring out their TRUE potential, clarity and focus to help them succeed Mantra that I live by: Each morning when I wake up, I start…
Pursuit 365 Day 50: Brian Mellersh
Brian is an award winning producer and director. He is a story teller, a proud dad, a creative leader, and an adventure seeker. Q. What is your favourite thing about what you do in your career and why? I remember…
Pursuit 365 Day 44: Maja Aro
I am a stunt woman/filmmaker from Britannia Beach, BC. I have been a professional stuntwoman/stunt coordinator for 17 years, working around the world working on well-known Hollywood blockbusters and hit TV shows. I have been nominated for three UBCP awards…
Pursuit 365 Day 38: Dale Villajuan
Dale “7 On It” Villajuan is a life skills instructor, artist, and filmmaker. He has a flair for telling stories through media and visual art. Q. What is your number one business goal to accomplish this year? Business goal…
Pursuit 365 Day 218: Andrea Ross
Andrea Ross is a Canadian stunt performer in film and television. I am a Canadian stunt performer in film and television. On camera, I get the awesome privilege of fighting, flipping, and falling for some of today’s top actresses. Off-camera,…
Pursuit 365 Day 217: Fiona Forbes
Fiona Forbes is an award-winning TV host and producer. Panic. Anxiety. Stress. They plagued me during my youth. I really didn’t know what a panic attack was when I first had one. Couldn’t breathe. Dizzy. Claustrophobic. Drowning. The world was closing in…
Pursuit 365 Day 195: Katherine Dines
Katherine Dines is a broadcaster, public speaker, actress, and voice artist in radio, film, television, and video games. Katherine shares with thousands daily on one of the top radio stations in Canada’s capital. She amplifies the voices of those who…
Pursuit 365 Day 184: Julie Kim
Julie Kim is a Film Director and Cinematographer based in Vancouver, British Columbia. She worked her way up the industry ladder through a predominantly male camera department. 2020, a year of elevating women, has ironically been the demise of a…
Pursuit 365 Day 100: Michaella Shannon
Working in film, television and fashion for over a decade, Michaella Shannon’s mission is to change how Indigenous Women are portrayed in the media. I have learned that the key to success is transparency and if I am being honest,…
