We’re thrilled to announce the selected filmmakers who will be pitching and meeting with industry leaders November 17–20, 2024.

As part of the 2025 Deadly Exposure Industry Conference, the BITS Horror Development Lab supports underrepresented creators in Canadian genre film.

Below the Silent Sky – Andrew G. Cooper

Bone and Sinew – Morningstar Derosier

Cryptid – Alex Vance

Eating the Other – Jazba Singh

Fever Street – Kristen Lambie

Goblin Mode – Mina Sewell Mancuso, Heidi Lynch

The Haunting of Old Finch – Rouzbeh Heydari, Tannaz Keshavarz-Agulto

Inter Alia – Lee Lawson, Denise Bodàn

The Joy – Hannah Cheesman

Mixtape Madness – Prajj

Starfish – Éric Falardeau, Alice Bédard

Stripped – Kim Barr, Tiffany Swears

@a_hodgie @andrewgcooper22 @hannahcheesmans @jazba.singh @jon.b.elliott @kimbarrfilms @kristenlambie @leelawson_ @mina_sm @prajjrajj @rouzbehheydari @thanatofilms denise.bodan

Thank you to Vanessa Magic, Development Lab Coordinator

@vanessaismagic

Thank you to our Horror Development Lab Jury!

This incredible team reviewed submissions and selected 12 standout filmmakers from across Canada to take part in this year’s Lab.

Lab Jury:

Joanne Belluco — @suspiriat.o

Joel H. Brewster — @joelhbrewster

Theresa Cutknife — @theresac_k

Raine Petrie — @mondosleazo

Chloe Navaretnam — @chlostercoaster

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