A scientist turned screenwriter and producer, Roz moved from microbiology to film production and is the current CEO at QuestCoast Studios. She has written short films, features, and educational TV episodes.
Roz loves to see a project deliver, and was Post-Production Supervisor on a feature for Netflix and episodic series for Disney.
She has a Leo-award winning short film and has travelled to many conventions and festivals to connect with other passionate creatives. Roz loves Dungeons and Dragons and is the featured Dungeon Master for Ready to Roll.
IMDB/Film Select Credits:
Pup Academy (2019) - Post-Production Supervisor
Pup Star: World Tour (2018) - Post-Production Supervisor
A Typical Fairytale (2018) - Producer
Destruction Los Angeles (2017) - Writer
WoodMan (2017) - Producer
#STI (2016) - Writer
With over ten years of experience in marketing, sales, and business operations, Avi leads the marketing, sales and business operations of QuestCoast Studios. He has worked in various industries, including gaming, music, and entertainment.
He has collaborated with renowned brands such as RedBull, GoPro, EA Games, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Apple Music, Spotify, Twitch, and more.
Avi's expertise in building and leading high-performance teams has been instrumental in helping QuestCoast become Vancouver's top film production agency.
Self-proclaimed "Chief Storyteller," Avi leverages his passion for photography and videography to captivate and inspire audiences with his travel adventure stories. Having travelled around the world for more than 15 years, Hailing from New Zealand, Avi's adventures have taken him from climbing the mountains of Everest to scuba diving in the oceans of the South Pacific.
Lauren Beason's 13-year long career is a testament to her unwavering dedication to the arts and her innate ability to thrive in the dynamic and demanding world of film and television.
Her passion for nature and her creative spirit continue to drive her to excel in her multifaceted roles within the creative industry, leaving an indelible mark on every project she undertakes. In tandem with her professional commitments, she dedicated her time and talents to numerous passion projects and artistic short films.
In 2019, Lauren joined the dynamic team at QuestCoast Studios and works as the Production Manager. In her current role, she not only manages the intricacies of the production schedule but also leads a team of Heads of Departments, orchestrating a harmonious and efficient production environment. Lauren's work jam is all about building equity with and cohesive teams.
She's also into vegan brunch and hair metal.
IMDB/Film Select Credits:
Ambrosia (2012) – Assistant Producer
Primary (2014) - Production Coordinator
Monster Trucks (2016) - Office Assistant
Wayward Pines (2016) – Assistant Production Coordinator
CC (2018) - Producer
Valley of the Boom (2019) – Assistant Production Coordinator
Siren (2019) – Assistant Production Coordinator
Elsewhere (2019) – Assist. Production Coordinator
Operation Christmas Drop (2020) - Assistant Production Coordinator
Ready to Roll (2021) - Production Coordinator
Flo is a 3 year old tripod, born in Oakland, California, and later moved to beautiful Vancouver, BC where she now enjoys going on hikes, sniffing news in the Fairview neighborhood, and annoying her bunny siblings. She loves to receive attention from everyone in the office and be treated as the queen she is.
Oh, and there's Tony, who joined our company along with Flo. He is our I.T. Operations Manager.
Meet Rodolfo! You will likely spell his name wrong, but that's ok, he will forgive you. Originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil, he moved to the Great White North in 2015, originally for 6 months, but decided to call this place his permanent home!
Rodolfo attended Camosun College in Victoria, where he specialized in Accounting. He's responsible for everything related to numbers and people at QuestCoast Studios.
Seeing and helping people grow and be successful is one of his biggest passions.
When he's not working, you can still find him crunching numbers and spreadsheets, but likely with a glass of wine right beside it.
A lifelong performer with an unwavering passion for storytelling and film-making. Trevor is the producer of Ready To Roll and the co-founder of QuestCoast Studios.
Whether serving as an actor, writer, producer, or lighting technician, Trevor has been in front of and behind the camera for a multitude of projects ranging from independent film and web-series to blockbuster films like Pirates Of The Caribean.
His drive for storytelling combined with a love for gaming and collaboration helped shape the creation of QuestCoast Studios.
Brooke's film journey began as a Production Assistant on various Vancouver productions; with determination, and a keen eye for detail, she quickly ascended the ranks, taking on the role of Assistant Director for numerous short films and a feature-length project.
Her ability to maintain order amid creative chaos is nothing short of exceptional, and her passion for storytelling, combined with her innate organizational skills, makes her an invaluable asset to any film.
Brooke is also a mentor and educator, working as a part-time instructor at the Vancouver Film School, where she passes on the necessary knowledge and skills to students as they begin their journey in the world of film and television.
Select IMDB Credits:
The Gift (2020) – 1st Assistant Director
Chapter 5 (2020) – 1st Assistant Director
WoodMan (2017) – 1st Assistant Director
Delinquent (2016) – 1st Assistant Director
Prior to joining QuestCoast Studios as a 2nd AD, Jason spent fifteen years in the entertainment industry; his eye for detail made the transition to 2nd AD an obvious one for him.
Taking on several roles over his career, he specializes in administration, ticketing, and on-site production. He has produced and worked on over one thousand live events, ranging from festivals and arena concerts to small club performances, across an extremely wide variety of genres, be it theatrical puppet shows or death metal.
At QuestCoast Studios, he focuses on project management, administration, and technical directing live broadcasts.
Hailing from a small town in semi-rural Alberta, Kyler escaped the confines of insert stereotypical small-town lifestyle traps here and moved out West to pursue his passion for screenwriting, filmmaking, and [upon discovery] Assistant Directing.
Over the last 11, going on 12 years, Kyler has worked in Theatre (as a scenic carpenter, flyman, lighting technician, assistant stage manager); and in nearly all departments within the Film/TV Production hierarchy—focusing specifically as a Dolly-Grip, and Assistant Director. Kyler has worked on both high and low budget Commercials, Music Videos, Televisions shows, and Feature Films over the years, which has allowed him to develop a vast and ever-growing knowledge of the world of filmmaking in all capacities.
In addition to all of that, Kyler previously taught at the Vancouver Film School as the Assistant Directing Instructor while in between projects— he doesn’t like to stop working apparently.
When Kyler is not working, which is rare, he tends to contemplate his existence for extended periods of time outdoors and enjoys the company of a big plate of nachos while watching a movie or two (his favourite movie is The Big Lebowski). Kyler does his best to stay creative via screenwriting when he can, but due to the ever-growing chaos of an ‘uncompleted screenplays’ folder, he doesn’t dare call himself a Screenwriter.
Nicholas's journey into cinema began in childhood when he clandestinely watched "Alien 3" through the living room window, igniting a lifelong passion.
Since 2012, he has pursued his career as a Director of Photography, holding a deep conviction in the fundamental importance of lighting in visual storytelling.
Privileged to have worked under, and learned from some of the world's leading cinematographers, he persistently refines his craft and nurtures his creative instincts.
Nicholas firmly believes that true greatness is the product of unwavering dedication and effort. His experience spans the full spectrum of the Vancouver film industry, from indie features to blockbuster productions.
Owen came from an arts background and entered the film industry as part of the camera team. Working for several years as a focus puller on Hallmarks, TV series for studios such as Netflix & Apple+, Owen continued to pursue other creative projects surrounding Vancouver’s comedy scene, shooting stand up specials, music videos, writing and filming comedic shorts for a local late night show that he also directs at the Rio Theatre.
He has done work as a Director of Photography for a couple independent shorts in Los Angeles as well as stop motion projects here in town.
Owen is a self taught VW Scirocco enthusiast, fly fisher, clarinet player, VFX artist, and doggie paddle swimmer.
He isn’t particularly good at any of the aforementioned skillsets, especially the swimming, but he always likes to execute whatever he is doing to the best of his ability. He also likes photography, food, music, animals and art.
Coming from a music production background Silas became a camera assistant in Vancouver's film industry in 2016, after attending Emily Carr’s University.
While working his way up to 1st Assistant Camera person he has also contributed to local comedy specials, directed music videos and shorts, as well as writing and co-directing a late night comedy show at the Rio Theatre.
Silas is also an amateur writer, VFX artist and musician and has been keeping busy with other stuff too.
He enjoys hotdog tasting, hamburger, and getting inspired by food flavours he's gonna taste!
In 2011, Scott graduated from SAE Institute (formerly Harbourside IT) with a diploma in Music Production and Audio Engineering.
Over the years, he honed his talents as a DJ and Music Producer, going by the name "David Pelvis." However, when the pandemic struck in March of 2020, Scott pivoted his expertise toward Post-Production Sound and Mixing for film, gaining valuable experience at QuestCoast Studios.
His significant contributions include composing music, sound design, and mixing for QuestKeep's flagship show, Ready to Roll.
Scott has become proficient in various aspects of film sound, including Dialogue Editing, Sound Design, Foley, ADR & Voice-Over recording, Mixing, as well as serving as a skilled Location Sound recordist and Boom Operator.
IMDB/Film Select Credits: Ready to Roll (27 episodes) Music Composer, Sound Design, Dub Mixer
Rap House (short) Music Composer, Boom Operator, Dub Mixer
Blacula (short) Production Sound Mixer, Boom Op, Music Composer, Dub Mixer
Nocturnes (short) Music Composer
It's Just My Thing (short) Boom Op, Sound Design, Dialogue Editor, Dub mixer
Cheyenne Rouleau is an actor, writer, comedian, producer, costume designer, makeup artist and props-person, who is very good at focusing on one job and clearly never spreads herself too thin.
Born and raised in Burnaby BC, Cheyenne graduated from Langara’s Studio 58 Acting Program with a certificate in pretending to understand Shakespeare and a diploma in sharing her feelings.
Her multi-award winning show, The After After Party, has played all over Vancouver to critical acclaim and has toured nationally, and her sketch show, Lxdy Parts, continues to play to sold out audiences every season.
A passionate audio professional with skills ranging from music composition to broadcasting, Dylan loves the opportunity to enhance his audience’s viewing experience with sound.
He is a music theory nerd, country bassist and Sound-Guy-Swiss-Army-Knife. Focusing on recording and location sound, he also loves writing music as much as he can.
When he needs to give his ears a break, Dylan spends his time outdoors with his puppy Jolene, playing soccer or reading fantasy and science fiction novels.
After moving to Canada to attend Vancouver Film School's Makeup for TV and Film program in 2010, Sarah started working on many projects, including VFS's short film Little Mermaid, which won multiple awards including Sarah & her team's first Leo award.
In 2012 she was a competitor on season 3 of the reality MU/FX TV show Face Off, where she ended in the top 5.
Sarah has worked on a plethora of union and non-union work in/for various MU/FX shops as well as her own studio, and extensive on-set time for the past 13 years.
She has been a department head, key and makeup assistant, so fully understands the importance of a solid team and how they need to work together.
IMDB/Film Select credits as Sarah Elizabeth (ix)
Riceboy Sleeps (2022) - MUFXH HOD
Station 11 (2021) - MU assistant (age Makeup on Caitlin)
WU Assassins (2019) - MU assistant, uncredited MUFX Coordinator
Van Helsing S. 3 & 4 (2018-2019) - MU Assistant, uncredited MUFX
Travelers S. 2 (2017) - MU Assistant
iZombie S. 3 & 4 (2017-2018) - MU Assistant
Face Off S. 3 (Contestant) top 5
Ash's passion for costume creation started back in elementary school, hitting up thrift store sales and upcycling whatever interesting fabrics she could get her hands on.
In high school, that evolved into her first side-hustle, custom making corsets for all her punk & goth friends. A couple years later she was a top grad from The Blanche Macdonald School of Fashion Design.
Since then, she has run her own sole-proprietorship clothing company, won a few awards and competitions for Fashion Design, and made a name for herself within the film industry.
IMDB/Film Select credits:
Upload (2020) - BG Costume Coordinator
Wu Assassins (2019) - FX Costume Builder & Armourer
Rebuild (2019) - Costume Designer
The 100 (2018) - FX Costume Builder & Armourer
Once Upon a Time (2018) - BG Costume Supervisor
The Fixer (2018) - Costume Designer
Lucifer (2016-2017) - BG Costume Supervisor
Mermaid's Song (2015) - Costume Designer
Early in his costuming career Chris was trained by a traditional tailor, and he eventually found his passion in Leatherwork. For many years he has run his own side business, Torpedo Boulevard, selling all kinds of handcrafted leather goods. Eventually he found his way into film, making full suits of leather armour for Wu Assassins.
His most significant skills are in leather design, tooling, construction, dying, and finishing. Outside of the Costumes shop, he also works for QuestCoast Studios as a live DJ for tabletop games, stunt coordinator, merch designer, and performer.
A Chef and Restauranteur who got into Digital Media Production through D&D Storytelling, Sam is a resident Dungeon Master on QuestKeep and a Project Manager at QuestCoast Studios. He is passionate about fantasy and sci-fi projects and in addition to English and French, speaks several fictional languages: Elven, Klingon, and conversational High Valyrian. As a Chef, Sam worked his way through Vancouver kitchens, including the ultimate Nerd Bar: The Storm Crow (Alehouse and Tavern). There he and his team won several awards for The Strombringer Burger, Szechuan Wings, and The Mother of Dragons Mac & Cheese.
With QuestKeep, Sam started as a consultant, teaching rules and combat techniques for D&D before coming on full time as a DM and Food Truck Caterer. This led to Sam establishing a role as Segment Producer on One Shot or Not in addition to his duties a DM. When not organizing projects or telling Stories on QuestKeep, you can find Sam at a local sporting event, walking his dog, or planning his next campaign. Remember: the dice roll the story, but you weave the tale!
Okay, hear us out; this is Kevin, the friendly neighborhood collabornaught exploring the imaginative world with a passion for bringing it to life. He may be a graphic designer by trade, but he doesn't limit himself to one creative field; he uses every tool at his disposal to create an experience. You're welcome to join him on the creative journey, where ideas find solutions and the wonders unfold together.
Buckle up; we're going somewhere interesting.
A detail-oriented coordinator with a passion for creativity, Kirstie a.k.a. Kirby, has been dedicated to fostering an environment where individuals feel empowered to express themselves artistically. She encourages collaboration and teamwork to transform collective visions into reality.
With a versatile skill set, Kirby has not only performed as the Art Department Coordinator but was also broadcast producer for One Shot Or Not. She has also given her artistic touch as Set Decorator for Altero and various other tabletop games and sketches at QuestCoast Studios.
Working as a prop making assistant on the three Hobbit films in New Zealand for a year furthered Chelsea’s skills in various mediums, fueling her interest in many forms of creation; this led to some exciting personal commissions.
In Belfast in 2014, she was on a mission to join the jewelry, props, and weapon making team for Game Of Thrones season 5, yet instead found herself cast as a Wildling (and briefly as a Whyte). She was asked to join the Art Department, but the thought of being really 'beyond the wall' was too cool to pass down.
In November 2017, she was contacted to come back to the land of Westeros once more, where she was cast as a long term extra for 6 months in Season 8.
She has now set her sights on both Production and Jewelry Design, to allow her own visual concepts to come to life on screen.
Josh is a blue-collar worker from Edmonton, Alberta with a true passion for film. In his personal time, he works on independent films and enters film festivals.
Josh used his time in Edmonton to gain experience before making his way to Vancouver BC, working in a variety of roles in the film industry. Set Decoration, Grips and SPFX are all interests, with his main goal being to build his acting resume so that when the opportunity arrives, he will be well prepared to make what he once only imagined a reality.
Select IMDB Credits
The Last Video Store (2023) - Viper
Straight to Video: The B-Movie Odyssey (2015) - Castor Creely
The Last Video Store (2013) - Josh
Kenny is a post-production virtuoso and indie filmmaker with over a decade of experience in crafting captivating narratives for TV and film. As a triple threat in the world of cinema, he effortlessly melds the roles of writer, director, and editor into a harmonious symphony within his work. His diverse portfolio encompasses a wide spectrum, from thought-provoking short films and reality television projects to corporate content that showcases his versatility and creativity.
With a fervent passion for collaboration, Kenny thrives when working alongside fellow creatives, and his exemplary leadership has skillfully guided sizable post-production teams to excellence, all while fostering a culture of positivity and freedom of expression. Through his unwavering commitment to meaningful storytelling, Kenny's body of work stands as a resounding testament to his remarkable ability to inspire and provoke thought, creating cinematic magic that leaves an indelible mark.
Marshall Axani is an award winning writer, director, and editor who has established himself as a versatile and highly ambitious storyteller with a focus on emotionally engaging narratives, commercials, music videos, and behind-the-scene featurettes.
His work in the industry includes Post-Production Coordinating the Carrie Brownstein (Portlandia) Hulu pilot Search & Destroy, and as assistant to Academy Award winning cinematographer Russell Carpenter (Titanic, Avatar: The Way of Water).
Marshall has secured a reputation as a skilled pitcher, winning some of Canada’s top film grants from which he has been able to create an array of world-traveling films, including his inaugural feature The Cannon, and several shorts, most notably Anxious Oswald Greene.
When not delivering on-the-spot cringe-inducing puns, Marshall puts his time into developing several narrative projects and a YouTube film-essay series The Whole Picture.
Thanya is a motion graphic artist and video editor with in-house, agency, and freelance experience.
She has had a chance to be a part of various projects and has been mostly working on intros and outros, short-form commercials, and instructional videos.
She was originally born and raised in Thailand then moved to Vancouver in 2015 to pursue her career in motion design. She loves baking and sharing treats with other people.
Originally from Ireland, Sascha moved to San Francisco where he worked as an editor at a marketing agency working with clients from all over the Bay Area, some including Uber Eats and CA Technologies.
Upon returning to Ireland, he worked on 2 independent feature films in Ireland before making his move to Vancouver to further pursue his career in film and television.
In his spare time, Sascha has an unhealthy obsession with Downlow Chicken, collecting records, hiking and camping.
Alain lives in Vancouver where he is a writer and tabletop enthusiast by day, and comedian by night.
At QuestCoast, he co-produces and performs in actual play series and other media for the QuestKeep channel.
He has a stutter, but you won’t see that stopping me- ahem- I mean him anytime soon.
Benjamin works as the production coordinator in the office at QuestCoast Studios.
He has both interests and hobbies.
Outside of his avocations, he also has participated in many life events. Some of them have been incredibly memorable.
Prior to his current position at QuestCoast Studios, Benjamin was employed and spent several years working.
The biggest goal he has in life is to find something special to put in his bio for work websites.
Relatively new to the world of the film industry, Tristan spent many years working with Customer Care teams in supporting and project coordination roles from start-ups to national service providers.
In addition to Production, Tristan leads the employee side of the joint health and safety committee, he has helped with the efforts in launching & contributing to the company's Patreon page, and picked up the skills to work as 2nd AC with the Cine Team when called upon.
Tristan is passionate about history, travel, trivia, and attending live events around town.
A lifelong fan of painting, illustration, and art in general, Andrew moved from a quarter-century in food retail limbo to the exciting world of QuestCoast Studios. As a visual artist, he applies his unique art style and vision to many QCS productions.
He also enjoys mentoring new D&D players and theory crafting with experienced ones. In his free time he can be found terrorizing beer-league softball fields, enjoying questionable music in unsavoury venues, and smushing his cat.
