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Fireside chat with UBCP/ACTRA members VI² – VAFF Industry Insight Series #2 (Nov 8)

Join us for an engaging conversation with UBCP/ACTRA members
Elena Banares, Osric Chau and Jennifer Khoe about what it’s like to be an actor in the film industry on working on genre type projects such as Adventure, Animation, Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction and more.


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BIO: Osric Chau is a Vancouver-born actor and producer known for SupernaturalThe Flash, and Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency. Beyond acting, he develops and produces boundary-pushing stories that bridge cultures and genres. His work across film, television, and digital platforms champions authentic voices and global Asian representation.

BIO: Jennifer Khoe is a Chinese Canadian/American Actress born in Edmonton, Alberta. Raised in Vancouver BC, Jennifer was a competitively trained athlete and graduated with a B.S. in Cognitive Neuroscience and a Law minor from the University of California San Diego.

BIO: Elena Banares. Based in Canada, this professional brings a range of practical skills and experience to each project. Skilled in Acting, Dancing, Gymnastics, Music, Singing, Elena Banares has contributed to a variety of roles, meeting project needs and providing consistent results. She has received credits for projects including The Sound of music, showcasing their accomplishments and dedication to the field.

BIO: Fei Ren, Chinese-Canadian actress and acting coach, brought to life complex, dynamic and diverse range of roles. Her performances have been nominated for multiple awards in TV, film, and theatre. She is best known for starring as a deadly assassin in Netflix’s crime action film “Polar” opposite Katheryn Winnick, Mads Mikkelsen, and Matt Lucas. Her performance got her a nomination for Best Supporting Performance in Leo Award (2020). She has been coaching for 7 years and teaching scene study, on camera acting and voice movement speech at New Image College for 5 years. 

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This year, VAFF FESTIVAL, screening programs in person and virtual will be organized into various series in order to better highlight the diverse content in our festival. These Series include Spotlight Series, Documentary Features Series, Narrative Features Series, Westcoast Shorts Series, Canadian Shorts Series, International Short Series, Animation Series, VAFF Industry Insight Series and Special Events.

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Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas

88 W Pender St 3rd floor, Vancouver, BC V6B 6N9

Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas

88 W Pender St 3rd floor, Vancouver, BC V6B 6N9