SCOTT BALLARD
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.
SHANNON BAKER
Shannon Baker, an Indigenous Actor from the Stellat'en First Nation reserve is Dakelh Dene. Shannon was raised by her Grandmother on her reserve in Northern B.C., Canada. Shannon is an actor, producer, writer and TV host. Shannon's television experiences include TV shows such as: "CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION", ""BLUE MOUNTAIN STATE", "BONES OF CROWS" and “SMALLVILLE". She also appeared in Justin Ducharme's Seventeen which had it's world premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.