Filmable Clubhouse #011 — Updated 1 day, 16 hours ago
Thursday March 20th, 2025 starting at 6:30PM (PDT)
Address: 316 W 5th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1J5
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You want to be a commercial director, but where do you start? In a panel moderated by Boldly, come and learn from some of the greats on how to navigate the nuanced world of commercials in Vancouver.
Topic: How to become a commercial director in Vancouver
Commercial directing is a great avenue to hone your craft and create a revenue stream between indie projects. But what does it actually take to make it? What are agencies and production companies looking for? How do you set yourself apart? Is it actually possible? This panel of industry veterans will demystify the role of the commercial director, provide insight on their career paths and answer your burning questions on the first steps towards finding success in the wild world of commercials.
Please note, this event will be at the Beaumont.Details:
6:30pm: Doors Open
7:00pm: Panel Starts
8:30pm: Clubhouse Starts
Please note:
- This is a 19+ Event
- Admission is Free, but please RSVP
- Drinks will be available for purchase
See you there Film fam!
RSVP For This EventWhat is the Clubhouse?
Funny you should ask.
The Clubhouse is where we bring folks together to casually network without the pressure of actually networking.
We host consistent get togethers, happy hours, awkward parties, and casual hangs to foster more connectedness in our community.
So if you're a grizzled veteran, a new arrival, fresh out of film school or just wanting to simply connect with your peers, the Clubhouse is the most enjoyable way to awkwardly meet your next collaborator.
See you there!
Meet your Panelists!
These talented folks have all found their path towards directing and working in advertising. Listen as they shed light on how their varied backgrounds and experiences lend to their strengths as directors and creatives.
Shelby Manton - Moderator
Co-founder of Boldly, Shelby is an EP & Producer who assembles passionate creative teams to make recognizable and thought-provoking commercials, branded content, music videos, and narrative originals. She is a champion of independent cinema; empowering filmmakers through Boldly's values-based producing model built around a culture of care, community, and vision. The result is work that makes impact.
Sophie Jarvis
Sophie Jarvis is an award winning director and writer whose first feature film "Until Branches Bend" premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2022, and went on to play SXSW and Locarno the following year. Her background as a production designer led her to directing commercials back in 2015, and it informs her approach to visually expressing tone, whether it be character-driven realism, high concept studio builds, or anything in between. Her experience in stop motion further developed an intensive pre-visualization process that lays the foundation for visually-rich scenes and relatable performances to shine. Sophie is currently in pre-production on her first TV series, developing her second feature film, and gearing up for another commercial next month.
Christine Borolin
Christine is a writer, director, and comedian based in Vancouver, BC. Starting out performing in venues she was too young to legally get into, Christine has produced and performed comedy across North America. She is the local programmer for Just For Laughs VANCOUVER and the programme director at the Fox Cabaret. She recently wrote for the Adult Swim Canada animated show Psicops and was nominated for a Leo Award for her work co-writing/directing an episode of The Slowest Show for CBC Gem. Check out her recent commercial directing work at KIDDO Films.
Amar Chebib
Syrian-Canadian filmmaker Amar Chebib began making videos while growing up skateboarding in the Middle East. With sensitivity and style, his work pushes the boundaries between genres and is rooted in the perspective of the underrepresented. His short hybrid doc, JOE BUFFALO, is about an Indigenous skateboarding legend and survivor of Canada’s notorious Indian Residential School system. It was executive produced by Tony Hawk, won the Audience Award at SXSW, and was widely considered a contender for the 94th Academy Awards. Amar has directed work for notable brands such as Square, Airbnb, Beats by Dre, Casper, and Bank of America. He resides with his wife and daughter in Vancouver, BC and continues to work globally.
Jeremy Grice
Jeremy started his career as an automotive mechanic but soon threw in the towel and studied marketing at BCIT. After working as an account manager, he snuck his way into the creative department and spent years sharpening his trade as an art director. He’s worked as a creative director at Spring, 123w, The Bay and Juliet and has helped transform some of Canada’s biggest brands.
Evan Bourque
Evan Bourque’s sharp comedy instincts recently won him accolades at the 1.4 Awards and the 2023 Young Director Awards for his latest work, "Igor Loves His Car." Evan's approach is simple yet powerful—he brings out the genuine humour in human connections. He has a knack for championing quirky hero characters and delivering surprising twists to keep audiences hooked.
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