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
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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
Éric Falardeau 