4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
CFF Industry Showcase:

CFF x Firecracker Department Present:
THE 2025 COMEDY IGNITER

Sponsored by Scotiabank | Co-presented by WIFT+

A special presentation showcasing the top selected creative comedies from The Comedy Igniter, a film challenge created by Canadian Film Fest and Firecracker Department, where female and non-binary filmmakers were invited to write, shoot, and deliver a comedic short film within a four week timeline. Each Igniter will present their film and receive feedback and advice for their short comedy film from a live panel of comedy and filmmaking professionals. 

Host: 
Naomi Snieckus, Firecracker Department

Panelists:
Lauren MacKinlay, Bell Media, Development Executive, Original Programming, Scripted
Sarah Quan, CBC, Executive in Charge of Development, Comedy
Aurora Browne, Actor & Comedian, Baroness Von Sketch Show
Melissa D’Agostino, Filmmaker, Highball TV Co-Founder
Samantha MacAdam, Director, Shelved, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Prom Night