
MENTORS

ERICA SHERWOOD
Acting Mentor
Erica Sherwood is an exceptionally talented and award-winning actress and filmmaker who has appeared in several plays, feature and short films, television shows, music videos, and commercials. She is trained in improvisation, scene study, and Meisner technique. Her remarkable work has been widely recognized, with The Film Corner naming her one of the Top 5 Actresses of the Year and the St. Catharines Arts Award in 2020. Erica continues to mesmerize audiences with her diverse range of talent.
QUICK STATS & CREDENTIALS
4 PLAYS
2 FEATURE FILMS
15+ SHORT FILMS
4 TV SHOWS
6 MUSIC VIDEOS
5 COMMERCIALS
IMPROV/SCENE STUDY/MEISNER TRAINING
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Top 5 Actress of the Year, The Film Corner
St. Catharines Arts Awards Winner 2020
Top 10 Films of the Year, 2014, The Film Corner
Best Niagara Rises Feature 2014

JASON LUPISH
Filmmaking Mentor
Jay has been involved in the film industry for over 15 years, directing feature films, short films, music videos, and commercials. He was awarded the 40 Under 40 Business Achievement Award in 2012 and was given an Honourable Mention for Directing at the Buffalo Niagara Film Festival. He achieved further success with his films, receiving the Top 10 Best Director award in 2014 from The Film Corner and the Best Niagara Rises Feature award in 2014. Jason is a talented filmmaker whose creativity and passion for storytelling continues to captivate audiences.
QUICK STATS & CREDENTIALS
4 FEATURE FILMS
15+ SHORT FILMS
20+ MUSIC VIDEOS
20+ COMMERCIALS
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
40 Under 40 Business Achievement Award WINNER 2012
Honourable Mention, Directing, Buffalo Niagara Film Festival
Top 10 Best Director, 2014, The Film Corner
Best Niagara Rises Feature 2014

LIDIA SEMESIUK
Acting Mentor
With more than 15 years of experience in the acting industry, Lidiia has had the privilege of playing more than 50 different roles in the theatre, 30 roles in movies/series/advertising, and 14 plays as a director. As an acting teacher, she has had the opportunity to teach more than 4,000 students of all ages. Lidiia is passionate about helping her students reach their full potential and strives to provide an enriching, creative learning environment. Her goal is to help her students develop their own unique acting style and become the best actor they can be.
QUICK STATS & CREDENTIALS
50+ PLAYS
30+ MOVIES / TV SHOWS / COMMERCIALS
16 YRS EXPERIENCE TEACHING ACTING
14+ PLAYS AS DIRECTOR
4k+ STUDENTS
AWARDS & RECOGNITION

NICHOLAS MURRAY
Filmmaking Mentor
Nicholas is a Canadian Media Producers Association Mentorship Alumni who has worked for several years with the Award Winning production company Wango Films. With more than 10 years of experience in the film industry, Nick has been involved in all areas of the production process, ranging from script development and financing to cinematography and post-production. He has worked with a variety of filmmakers, helping to create inspiring and captivating stories. His passion and dedication to the craft are evident in his expertise and the quality of his work. Nick is a highly sought-after collaborator and is always eager to take on new and exciting projects.
QUICK STATS & CREDENTIALS
20+ FEATURE FILMS
20+ SHORT FILMS
10+ MUSIC VIDEOS
20+ COMMERCIALS