Samantha Kumar is a media executive, producer, and technology leader with over a decade of experience in film and television production. She began her career with Ealing Studios in the United Kingdom before relocating to Canada in 2017. Combining a background in directing and producing with an engineering degree and Executive MBA, Kumar has built a career at the intersection of entertainment, technology, and business strategy. She currently leads software engineering teams in the fintech sector and is a recognized voice on the impact of AI, automation, and digital transformation on the future of media, content production, and studio operations.
Simon Capobianco is a writer, actor, and director known for Over the Phone Doctor’s Appointment (writer, actor, co-director) , Uberboot (actor), the Fred Blebin series (writer, actor, co-director), and Shirts and Sandals (writer, actor). As an actor, he specializes in comedy, villains, and Shakespeare. As a writer, he specializes in comedy. His distinctive brand of comedy is both whimsical and cerebral, and has drawn comparisons to classic British productions like Monty Python, and The Black Adder. When acting in comedic pieces, his blending of ridiculous scenarios with deadpan delivery reminds viewers of John Cleese and Peter Sellers, while his villains have been said to evoke comedyfication of violence and awkward dialogue falls somewhere in between Quentin Tarantino, Guy Ritchie, and Wes Anderson.
Carlo Schefter is a director, post-production supervisor, and visual effects specialist with nearly 20 years of experience in film and digital media. His credits include Black Dog, Uberboot, L'il Star: Twinkle, and The Fred Blebin Series. Holding a Master of Arts in Media Production from Toronto Metropolitan University, Schefter leads post-production and visual effects initiatives, specializing in editorial workflows, finishing, and visual storytelling that enhances both creative vision and production value.