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After Birth

An edgy television comedy about new moms

THE TEAM

Jean Parker, Creator & Writer Jean Parker is an actor, writer and mischief maker. Jean co-founded Pins and Needles Theatre and wrote, directed and performed in The Dishwater (Domino Theatre), Where the Skinny Girls Are, (Seventh Stage Production). Jean wrote the award-winning play Curl Up and Dye, for the Toronto Fringe Festival and the full length children’s play; Between your Heart and your Belly, a Toronto Art’s Council grant recipient. After Birth is indeed a gross reflection of her life as we know it.	Laura Nordin, Director Laura Nordin produces, directs, and acts. Originally from Vancouver, BC, Laura holds her BFA from UBC and her MFA from the joint program between Harvard's American Repertory Theatre Institute and the Moscow Art Theatre School. In 2010, Laura co-founded Filmcoop TO, a filmmaking collective comprised of actors, writers, DOPs, photographers, musicians, and other artists, dedicated to the collaborative development of inspired films.	Jon Yapp, DOP Director of Photography, Jonathan Yapp has been fortunate enough to have worked with some of the biggest names in film. Working his way through the industry he found his love for Cinemaphotography and had never looked back. His ambition and determination always pushes him to grow and develop his craft. But he has never forgotten his first love, photography and to this day still enjoys shooting stills.
Michael Goencz, DOP Michael Goencz is a Cinematographer/Photographer from Toronto, ON. Michael studied film at sheridan college where he was awarded the Richard Leiterman award for his achievement in Cinematography. He is now constantly freelancing and is always looking for opportunities to hone his craft.	Rachel Elizabeth Smith, Makeup Artist Rachel Elizabeth Smith is a Toronto-based makeup artist who works both locally and internationally. Rachel graduated from Humber College’s Business of Fashion program. She was an Honor student who assisted and taught a MUA class in her second semester of study. Post graduation, Rachel has taken on a variety of different roles in the beauty industry; from assistant cosmetic product developer to lead artist in runway, global brands and fashion/lifestyle magazines.	Josh Jenkins, Sound Recordist Josh Jenkins is a freelance sound recordist working out of Toronto, Ontario. When he isn't busy eating all the catering on set, he also enjoys playing drums and taking in the local music scene.
Suzette McCanny, AD Suzette McCanny is a director and actor. As an actor, she recently played Josie in The Skriker for Red One Theatre Collective and Rosaline in Love's Labour's Lost for Shakespeare Bash'd. Suzette directed her first short film, 99 . 7 % (Official Selection of aGliff) in Nov 2013 and she is currently in post-production for a trio of short films she directed called Triptych Triptych Triptych due to hit the 2015 festival circuit.	Gabrielle Dainard, Editor Gabrielle has worked for MTV Canada, SPACE network’s daily news, Entertainment Tonight Canada, FilmCoop, and SpinMaster Toys and XOXO Productions. She began her career in the news environment and is known for her high quality, fast-paced editing. When she’s not in the office, Gabrielle enjoys traveling, drinking coffee, and spending time in nature.	Anne-Marie Ront, Sound Designer Anne-Marie Ront is a Freelance Sound Designer/Editor & Re-Recording Mixer who has worked on various feature films, shorts, web series, video games and animations. She has a unique passion for conveying and supporting emotion for moving pictures using sound and music. Anne-Marie is known for her dedication, drive and versatility in her work. When she is not working in the studio, Anne-Marie enjoys studying film and game mixes, composing music and drinking coffee.

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