Andreina Calderon

Andreina Calderon is an emerging documentary filmmaker and documentary photographer passionate about storytelling that problematizes perspectives. Having directed two short documentaries in her homeland Venezuela and being an experienced street photographer she’s committed to visual and audiovisual discourse, representation, and the power of nonfiction to drive meaningful conversations. Andreina aspires to continue growing in the documentary field both in film and photography, exploring new stories and perspectives that resonate and live on with audiences worldwide. 

Amina hemed

Amina Hemed is a Toronto-based artist who uses photography and videography to tell stories. With a background in capturing portraits and weddings, her work now focuses on exploring identity through vibrant colours and honest perspectives. Drawing from her own experiencultural background, Amina creates art that aims to start conversations and build connections within communities. She believes in the images to reflect our shared humanity and spark meaningful dialogue. Each photograph and video is an invitation to see the world thlens. When she’s not working in the studio, Amina finds inspiration in nature, often hiking and exploring the outdoors. These experienshape her creative vision and bring a sense of authenticity to her art. Amina’s goal is to create work that resonates with genuine emotions captures the beauty of everyday moments.

ANGELA HOANG

Angela Hoang is a Toronto-based illustrator and artist whose work deals with themes of memory and connection through depictions of food, family, and cultural spaces. She is often inspired by her own experiences growing up and navigating her Chinese Vietnamese identity. Angela also draws on the symbolism behind ordinary objects and moments to create images that spark joy and evoke feelings of nostalgia. Her practice is concerned with exploring cross-cultural relationships within the Asian diaspora and celebrating Asian identity and culture. Angela has graduated from the University of Windsor with a BFA in Visual Arts and from Seneca Polytechnic with an Illustration diploma. View her work at omeuo.com or @omeuo on Instagram.

Caitlin Arizala

Caitlin Arizala (she/her) is a Toronto-based freelance graphic designer and social media strategist who supports community and public-sector organizations in designing accessible, creative, and community-centered social media campaigns and knowledge translation materials. Her work blends photography, typography, and data visualization to tell powerful, community-first stories. A proud first-generation Filipina from Jane-Finch and Rexdale, Caitlin finds in the arts both an anchor for self-love and a tool for community advocacy. She is an award-winning community organizer and urban health policy researcher with experience across the grassroots, academic, and public sectors; including as Community Manager at Flaunt-It, 2021 Youth Aide to the Mayor of Toronto, and a 2024/25 OLIP alum. Caitlin is excited to continue working at the intersection of design, academia, and policy to explore how community engagement can thrive across sectors.

Christopher López

Cristopher López is a passionate Graphic Designer born and raised in Nicaragua, now based in Toronto, Canada. “Since childhood creativity has always been a huge part of my life—whether doodling on walls, experimenting with colors, or putting extra effort into my school projects. These early sparks of artistic expression led me to pursue a career in Design and Visual Communication, a decision that continues to inspire me every day. As a designer, I specialize in branding, social media, and advertising, creating strategic and visually compelling work. I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with entrepreneurs and businesses, helping them bring their ideas to life while ensuring the creative process is engaging and meaningful. Beyond work, creativity influences every aspect of my life, shaping my aesthetic sense and encouraging me to explore new ideas. Throughout my career, I’ve also felt a strong responsibility to educate others about the real value of design and also motivate and inspire other students to keep pursuing their creative and professional journey.”

Dean Oriade

Dean Oriade is a multifaceted artist, creative director, and equity-driven strategist whose work bridges creativity, community, and culture. With over a decade of experience in photography, cinematography, and design, Dean has built a career rooted in visual storytelling and purpose-driven impact. In 2023, he was recognized as one of Canon’s Top 20 Creatives in Canada—an achievement that reflects both his creative vision and his commitment to uplifting others. Dean is the founder of ROSSE, a platform and creative incubator spotlighting emerging talent through gallery showcases, media projects, and artist development. His work at OYA Black Arts Coalition helped launch Career Leap, connecting Black youth to tangible careers in film and television. At the prestigious Canadian Film Centre (CFC), Dean leads national marketing initiatives that align culture, storytelling, and community building. Before stepping fully behind the camera, Dean had an on-screen presence with a standout appearance in a high-profile music video featuring Drake, Lil Yachty, and DaBaby—a moment that marked a creative milestone in his multifaceted journey. 

Enef

Enef is an artist, designer, and storyteller based in Toronto. With a background in graphic design, Enef’s work explores identity, resistance, and societal pressures through bold, colourful, unapologetic designs. Their art, often whimsical and illustrative, blends contemporary aesthetics with playful curiosity, challenging norms and celebrating individuality. Through their creative practice, enef expresses emotions and explores authenticity, vulnerability, and growth, embracing the complexity of being. Explore more of enef’s work at enef.art and follow them on Instagram @en.ef.art for updates. 

Habiba Hisham

Habiba Hisham is an artist based in Tkaronto. Born in Cairo, Habiba s a social science graduate turned graphic designer and communications specialist. Dabbling with illustration, photography, comics and animation; she aspires to create research-based visual stories with community, towards social change.

Herman Justino

Herman Justino is a creative technologist from Toronto, blending data science, design, and storytelling to craft immersive digital experiences. With a background in software development and data visualization, his work transforms complex information into interactive narratives that engage and inspire. Drawing from his Angolan heritage and urban upbringing, Herman explores themes of culture, technology, and identity through visual storytelling, UX design, and media arts. His projects span interactive dashboards, digital illustrations, and experimental media, often influenced by Afrofuturism and timeless UI/UX trends. Passionate about using technology as a tool for storytelling, he has developed community-driven projects that bridge the gap between data and human experience.

Jamlec David

Jamlec David is a scriptwriter, director, and visual storyteller whose narrative compass points toward the intersection of cultures.  Hailing from the Dominican Republic and now based in Toronto, Ontario, his work focuses on the rich tapestry of the Caribbean/Latino diaspora, weaving tales that reflect the vibrant colours of shared experiences, traditions, and challenges within these intersecting communities. Through his storytelling, Jamlec aims to illuminate the complexities and richness of these cultural landscapes, amplifying voices that resonate with authenticity and celebrating the multifaceted identities that define them. 

Jasmine Vanstone

Jasmine Vanstone is a Jamaican-Canadian multidisciplinary artist, arts facilitator, and Co-Founder of Verse & Visual Expressions, a collective amplifying equity-deserving artists through interdisciplinary collaborations across poetry and visual art. In her artistic practice, Jasmine experiments with collage, murals, poetry, digital art, and paper crafts to explore identity, wellness, and the natural environment. Through public art, exhibitions, and arts programs for all ages, Jasmine fosters creative engagement and mentorship, ensuring the arts remain an accessible tool for self-expression and empowerment. Her talent, along with the power of mentorship, has earned her awards and features across Toronto in Nuit Blanche, DesignTO, Gallery 44, YZD, StreetARToronto, and more. Passionate about storytelling through layered visuals and vibrant abstraction, Jasmine’s art reflects the intersections of personal lived experiences and collective cultural memory. In 2022, she was awarded the JAYU Arts For Human Rights iAM Award recognizing her passions in social justice and the arts. Whether leading workshops, mentoring emerging artists, or creating community-engaged projects, Jasmine is committed to inspiring meaningful connections, conversations, and collaborations through the arts.

Jason Manzi

Jason Manzi is a Rwandan filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist specializing in directing, cinematography, production design, and editing. His work spans short films, documentaries, music videos, and commercials, blending raw authenticity with dynamic visuals. Since moving to Toronto in 2023, he has trained with POV Film, completing their Production Assistant and Media Training Programs, which led to his directorial debut with Perro de Agua (2024). He has also edited A Legacy of Love (2024) for Cloré Beauty’s Instagram campaign, served as production designer for Making It to Tomorrow (2024) and Encore (2024), and worked as Director of Photography for Never Over (2024). His films explore themes of mental health, self-discovery, and resilience, capturing the essence of his generation. Jason’s love for film began in childhood, influenced by old ’80s and ’90s Black sitcoms that taught him the value of addressing human topics authentically. As he grew older, his taste evolved toward more stylized cinema, where he learned powerful messages could be conveyed through complex, visually engaging storytelling. His filmmaking journey began in 2020 during the pandemic, documenting his neighbourhood’s response, and continued in 2023 with POV Films where his passion for writing and directing flourished. 

Justin Co

Justin Co is a Filipino Canadian Illustrator and Animator with a passion for bringing diverse stories to life through 3D animation, modelling, and 2D concept art. Originally from St. Catharines, ON, Justin completed his Bachelor of Arts in Interactive Arts & Science at Brock University. In 2023, he moved to Toronto to further hone his creative skills by completing a diploma in 3D animation at Seneca College. Inspired by childhood cartoons, animation and video games, he works relentlessly to add his unique style and perspective as a Filipino Canadian artist to the animation and entertainment industry. 

Micah Domingo

Micah Domingo (she/her) is a Filipino-Canadian motion designer and visual artist with a passion for storytelling through immersive digital experiences. Since 2017, she has worked professionally in the music and entertainment industry, collaborating with clients such as Universal Music Group Canada, Sony Music Canada, and The Remix Project. Specializing in 2D/3D visuals, Micah’s work spans conceptual design, interactive displays, large-scale billboards, and stage visuals for musicians. With a multidisciplinary approach and experience across multiple creative mediums, she brings fresh perspectives to projects of any scale.

Sadiq O Lamar

Sadiq O Lamar is a Nigerian born Digital designer, based in Toronto, Canada. With a passion for creativity and technology, he specializes in Graphic design, Web design, and Digital marketing, creating visually compelling and user-focused experiences. He’s passionate about helping brands across multiple industries find their authentic visual identity and communicate their values in a way that resonates with their audience. Through his designs, he aims to inspire, provoke thought, and ultimately, create lasting impressions. 

RObbie J Harper

Robbie J Harper is an Oji-Cree photographer from St. Theresa Point First Nation in Treaty 5 territory, currently based in Toronto. His work is deeply rooted in storytelling, capturing raw emotions and exploring themes of identity, resilience, and self-expression. With a signature style that blends moody, contemplative aesthetics with bold compositions, Robbie’s photography invites viewers into deeply personal and thought-provoking narratives. Influenced by both classic and contemporary photographers, he uses light, color, and texture to create striking, intimate imagery that resonates on an emotional level. Beyond his artistic vision, Robbie is passionate about uplifting Indigenous voices and creating space for underrepresented perspectives in the arts. His work continues to evolve as he seeks new ways to challenge, inspire, and connect with his audience through visual storytelling. 

Rubiat Fusigboye

Rubiat Fusigboye is a multidisciplinary artist and digital designer from Nigeria, holding an Honors Bachelor’s degree in Interaction Design. Her practice centers on interactivity, learning, exploration, and community-building across all her creative endeavors. As the leader of the Creative Technologies Collective on campus, Rubiat dedicates herself to teaching and empowering others to explore creative technology. This commitment to community was exemplified in her recent Phantasia exhibition, where she guided over 20 creatives to overcome perfectionism through a collaborative three-day showcase. Passionate about innovation and self-challenge, Rubiat’s work spans interactive mediums, creative coding, projection mapping, and software like TouchDesigner and Resolume. This dedication has earned her two consecutive Sheridan Student Awards for Creative Reflection Competition in 2023 and 2024. Recognized by Adobe, Rubiat has delivered presentations to select audiences on creative play and embracing failure in the artistic process. Her talents have also been acknowledged professionally, completing an internship at the renowned advertising company Cossette. Rubiat continues to push boundaries in digital art and design, blending traditional Nigerian influences with cutting-edge technology to create unique, immersive experiences. Always ready to take on new challenges, she embodies the spirit of continuous growth and collaborative innovation.

Samuel Oh

Samuel Oh is a queer, Korean-Canadian designer with a Bachelor of Design from York University & Sheridan College. He likes to approach design by considering how the intersection of mediums can produce effective solutions, as he is constantly exploring new methods of conveying human emotions. His integration of media such as photography, fine arts, time-based media, music, and textiles provides a landscape for experimentation. He centres provocative visuals that incite emotional responses as a means to connect people through these experiences. Feelings are universal and part of the human experience, and creative mediums are a way to remind people of the similarities shared between us.

Sayani Sarkar

Sayani Sarkar is a photographer and storyteller from Kolkata, India, now based in Toronto. Having lived across multiple cities, she developed a deep appreciation for identity, transience, and human connection. Though she comes from a background in business and tech, she has spent the past decade passionately pursuing photography as a self-taught artist while currently working in media advertising. Growing up between cultures, Sayani often felt displaced, blurring her sense of identity and making her question where she truly belonged. This search for belonging led her to art, literature, and photography as a means of connection. Over the years, she has honed her craft through freelance work, collaborations, and personal projects, blending conceptual, street, portrait, and abstract photography. Her work explores themes of displacement, self-discovery, and human connection. Through her lens, she captures moments that feel both deeply personal and universally familiar. She wants viewers to see themselves in her work- to find comfort, reflection, and a quiet reminder that they are not alone. Check out her Instagram: @sayani_sarkar

Sigrid Yu

Sigrid Yu was born and raised in Sichuan, China, and having studied in North America for years. She has multidisciplinary experience in art making, including graphic design, video installation, and contemporary jewelry, and has developed her skillset in social media campaigns and marketing strategies through hands-on work experiences. Currently, Sigrid is a master candidate of Museum Studies at the University of Toronto while volunteering at the Royal Ontario Museum as a gallery facilitator. Passionate about bridging communication gaps between the public and GLAM sectors, she aims to extend her career to focus on social media campaigns specifically for GLAM institutions. With knowledge of multiple languages and expertise in fine art, marketing, and community engagement, Sigrid is dedicated to making arts and culture more accessible to diverse audiences through digital content.  

Slina Frich

Slina Frich is a digital multimedia illustrator/animator based in Toronto. Born and raised in Stratford Ontario to Laotian immigrants, she is a first gen Canadian that developed a love for artistic creation since childhood from kids’ cartoons. She has a Bachelor of Illustration from Sheridan College. Slina is currently on a continuous learning journey to discover her artistic purpose. Drawing inspiration from everyday experiences and other art forms, her art is characterised by bold colours, fun compositions, and playful characters, with the aim to spark joy. Follow her instagram: @slick_frick_

Stephanie Hanson

Stephanie Hanson is a Production Designer / Creative Director based in Toronto. She has been in the TV and Film Industry for 7 years creating immersive and visually compelling narratives on screen. As an alumni of POV 3rd Street Media Training Program, her passion for visual storytelling was ignited, solidifying her commitment to the industry. Stephanie holds a diploma in Advertising and Graphic Design from Humber College. From short to long format media, Stephanie has worked on several commercials with Raptors, UGG Canada, Sleep Country, RBC and documentaries and shows such as Bam Bam The Sister Nancy Story, Play it Loud: How Toronto Got Soul, Chucky Season 3 to name a few. She is also a recent permit in IATSE 873, further advancing her career in the film and television industry.

Sydney Simota

Sydney Simota is a multimedia artist who explores her love of narrative through illustration, video, and code. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science- the interdisciplinary study of the mind. Enriched by her knowledge of human cognition and communication, her practice often sits at the intersection of art and tech. Her professional work highlights diverse community stories and includes branding and websites for clients such as the Italian Canadian Archives Project and Secularism on the Move. Her personal work spans comics, games, and short films, often inspired by her background as a half-Czech, half-Filipina who is accustomed to relocation. She uses her practice to help ground her in unfamiliar places and hopes her audience derives a similar sense of belonging from her work. 

Viviane Roi

Viviane Roi explores nature, physics, and social anthropology through new media. She works with video art, animation, and immersive installations, crafting experiences that reflect the contradictions of the digital era. Her geometric and symmetrical aesthetics weave real and virtual environments to unveil overlooked rhythms in society while examining shifts in perception and relationships within an expanding world. Through her work, she experiments with generated imagery, 3D scanning, and real-time data visualization, offering multisensory encounters that blur the boundaries between reality and simulation. Viviane has participated in residencies across multiple countries, including the United States, Germany, and Argentina, where she deepened her exploration of the intersections between technology, memory, and ecology. Her works have been exhibited in major cities such as New York, Berlin, Buenos Aires, and Taipei. Currently based in Toronto, Viviane continues to expand her artistic vocabulary in digital media, investigating the evolving dynamics between the natural and digital realms while fostering cross-cultural exchanges through her practice.