EMMY NOMINATED SPECIAL EFFECTS COORDINATOR

Sophie has been a Special Effects Coordinator for 20 years successfully overseeing the design, creation, and operation of on-set mechanical, atmospheric, electrical, and explosive effects. She loves to create SPFX that brings the Director’s visions to fruition. She's worked on a number of exceptional Canadian projects like Locke and Key, Star Trek and Umbrella Academy.

DIRECTOR & VFX ARTIST

Marcus Feher is a professional in the film and film-related industry specializing in VFX and directing, with a career spanning over 16 years. Born in Sweden and now based in Canada, Marcus has contributed to a variety of high-profile projects, including Marvel's "What If?", "Nimona," "Sausage Party," and "Umbrella Academy." His portfolio includes collaborations with major studios and platforms such as Disney, Netflix, Amazon, and HBO.

In addition to his work on these acclaimed shows, Marcus founded his own company, Aero Orange, where he is currently developing his own TV show, comic book, and video game. His expertise also extends to medical animation and corporate animation/motion graphics, showcasing his versatility and commitment to his craft.

Lauren Saarimaki is a producer, actress and mental health advocate. Her interest in the film and television industry started in her childhood when she began pursuing an acting career. She is an alumna of TMU's Creative Industries program. Her focus is producing, however she has had the opportunity to work with a multitude of creative organizations. She also has contributed to film sets in roles such as production manager, location manager and production coordinator.

She works as the Director of Operations at Fae Pictures. While working at the company she has had the opportunity to co-produce Streams Flow From A River (dir. Christopher Yip) and co-produced Queen Tut (dir. Reem Morsi). She hopes to continue to build a career in film and mental health advocacy.