Claire Bourneuf

Based in Toronto, Claire is an emerging documentary producer and director, passionate about storytelling and tragicomic narratives, where humor reveals the depth and sensitivity of human experiences. Her work draws inspiration from visually striking worlds, blending refined aesthetics with narratives rooted in reality. She is currently working on her first documentary in Toronto, a portrait of a significant figure in the local Francophone cultural community, exploring themes of transmission and performance.
After working in cultural event management in France and Canada, she has dedicated herself entirely to documentary filmmaking since 2019. She developed her experience by collaborating on productions for international broadcasters such as CBS/Paramount+, Discovery Channel, History Channel, and Vice TV. Her recent projects include How I Got Here (Silver Telly Award 2024, double nomination for the Daytime Emmy Awards 2025) and Rom Con (Amazon Prime, 2025).
A graduate in Human Sciences from Paris Descartes University, she was awarded the Syntec National Competition’s First Prize for her thesis on the evolution of television viewing habits.

Lise Beaudry

Lise Beaudry is originally from Earlton, a small village near the Quebec–Ontario border. Her art draws on the traditional pastimes of the Franco-Ontarian community she comes from: fishing (including ice

Marcelle Lean

Founder and Executive/Artistic Director of Cinéfranco since 1997, Marcelle Lean held several careers in the fields of theater, translation, and teaching before dedicating herself to volunteering for numerous arts organizations

Carolina Reis

Born in Portugal and having lived for over 25 years on Turtle Island (also known as Canada), I am a visual artist, designer, and curator based in T’Karonto. I draw