Matthew grew up in the small town of Port Alberni, BC, where he fell in love with filmmaking at a young age, teaching himself the Adobe suite to make goofy videos with his friends.

His latest short film “Gal Pal Camp Massacre VII” will be screening at VHS 2026.

Jacob Weldon is a film editor and director from the Vancouver area with a lifelong passion for creative, unique, innovative and boundary-pushing cinema in the B.C. industry. He has been an Editor on dozens of TV movies produced by Champlain Media.

Loken Charon is a Canadian Film Director, Screenwriter, and Editor. He is known for the multi-award winning short film Moshpit, Devil Makes Three, and Co-Creator of TV Pilot Surface of Blood.

Their latest short film “Gut Job” will be screening at VHS 2026.

Ki is an award-winning Polish/Canadian film-maker whose work spans the spectrum of psychological horror and absurd comedy.

Ki most recently wrapped a proof of concept for his debut feature, Krew (2026) , a project that merges his diverse background in genre and comedy. For Ki, Krew is a career-defining endeavor that marks his transition into feature film-making.

“Krew” will hold its Vancouver Premiere at VHS 2026.

Brenna Goodwin-McCabe is a versatile writer and director with a keen interest in Gothic horror. She has presented writing at McGill, Dalhousie, and the University of British Columbia, where she completed her grant awarded Masters of English degree with a thesis on Mary Shelley and Guillermo del Toro.

Her latest short film, “Start the Show” will have its North American Premiere at VHS 2026.

Alex Vance is known for I Dare You (2016), Jane (2022) and Supergirl (2015).

Her latest short film, “Women of a Certain Rage” will screen at VHS 2026.

Bollig is a rising force in horror and action, known for crafting genre stories with teeth - subversive, stylish, and unafraid to bleed. She burst onto the scene by winning Best Screenplay at just twelve years old and has since become a fixture on the international festival circuit, with her award-winning shorts screening at Fantasia, Fantastic Fest, Hollyshorts, and Beyond Fest.

Her latest short film, “The Bones Exist” will hold its Canadian Premiere at VHS 2026.

DuVall is an Oscar Award winning VFX artist who has spent his career shaping some of the most iconic visuals in modern cinema and television. With credits spanning Life of Pi, Deadpool, and Game of Thrones, he has been instrumental in pushing the boundaries of visual effects, bringing fantastical worlds and characters to life while elevating storytelling on a global scale.

His latest short film, “The Bones Exist” will hold its Canadian Premiere at VHS 2026.

After living and working as a freelance filmmaker in Seattle, New Orleans, New York City, Boston, and most recently, Portland, Oregon, Scott Ballard currently resides in Savannah, Georgia where he focuses on a dedication to education, independent narrative film and documentary filmmaking. Scott is a Professor and Associate Chair of Film & Television at Savannah College of Art & Design and continues to create work through Western Exit Productions & Scott Ballard Films.

His latest short film, “Zombie Dogs!” will hold its Canadian Premiere at VHS 2026.

Meg Favreau is a writer, filmmaker, and artist whose work centers relatable characters in heightened and unusual worlds, whether that’s through horror, comedy, or speculative fiction. Meg wrote and directed the narrative shorts THE LAST CHEAP HOUSE and HOT DOG STEERING WHEEL, as well as the documentary short THE LADDER. As a screenwriter, Meg has written projects for several companies, including co-writing the animated comedy THE TWITS (2025) for Netflix, based on the Roald Dahl book.

Her latest short film, “The Last Cheap House” will hold its BC Premiere at VHS 2026.

Zach was born in Los Angeles and raised in Vancouver, BC where he is currently based. His passion for filmmaking started at an early age and continued to grow from there.

Zach’s latest short film, “Jesse’s Birthday 2005” is screening at VHS 2026.

Born in Vancouver, Luke developed a passion for horror cinema at a young age after viewing the films The Shining and A Nightmare on Elm Street. After a stint as a cook, he decided it was time to pursue his passion and enrolled in film school where he fell in love with the moviemaking process.

Luke’s latest short film, “SVMMONED” is holding its BC Premiere at VHS 2026.

Tom’s latest short film, “Tape ‘98” is holding its Canadian Premiere at VHS 2026.

Seth’s latest short film, “Tape ‘98” is holding its Canadian Premiere at VHS 2026.

Maika’s latest short film, “Tape ‘98” is holding its Canadian Premiere at VHS 2026.

Steve Flavin is an award-winning filmmaker and content creator based in Los Angeles. His films have screened at international festivals including Fantastic Fest, Panic Fest, Vancouver Horror Show, and Queer Screams, where WRATHBONE won Best in Show and Best Editing in 2026.

His latest short film, “Wrathbone” is holding its Canadian Premiere at VHS 2026.

Barrett Lesly Shuler is a Queen's based writer/director who likes to focus on the grounded absurdity of life. His films gaze at small seemingly insignificant moments that unfold into larger life altering events.

His latest short film, “Tina and the Fly” is holding its World Premiere at VHS 2026.

Bio Born and raised on the island of Guam, Patrick attended Northwestern University and then earned his MFA from USC film school. His thesis film “The Business Card” was an award-winning short that had the distinction of being the first student film ever sold to an airline for in-flight entertainment.

His latest short film, “Blindsided” is holding its Canadian Premiere at VHS 2026

Joseph Burch is an award-winning horror writer and director from Morgan Hill, California. He earned his BA in Film & Television Production from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, with a minor in Screenwriting.

Nail-Biter is Joseph’s latest independent short, a gothic horror film developed as a proof-of-concept for his potential feature debut, written in January 2025.