Our Story
Our journey began when we were teenage participants in a transformative program that occurred every Monday night called The Regent Park Project. In these free classes, we delved into the realm of acting, writing, filmmaking, and theatre. These immersive, embodied classes grounded in our lived experiences not only honed our skills and connected us to professionals in the industry, but they also kindled a profound love for the performing arts, writing, and collaboration – created an amazing supportive community of diverse emerging artists along the way. Now, we are proud to be part of a company that values creativity, diversity, and innovation, and together, we have embarked on remarkable projects that have brought our stories to life.
Our Achievements
Through our dedication, we have:
Contributed to The Regent Park Project, an initiative that facilitated the creation of two captivating seasons of a web series, and a series of monologues entitled One Park Seven Stories.
- Youth who have participated in those classes and projects are now working professionally in the film and theatre industries as actors represented by professional agents, writers working in writer’s rooms, producers, and crew.
- Additionally, we’ve ventured into the realm of feature film writing.
- And NOW our web series has inspired a compelling play adaptation – entitled Growing Up Regent! These accomplishments are a testament to our commitment to storytelling and the impact of the arts on our community.
The Next Chapter
Right now we are really excited that Growing Up Regent has been selected for the esteemed SummerWorks Performance Festival, marking a significant milestone in our journey. We are also really focused on getting our feature film produced. And of course, we want there to be funding to support the young creators coming up behind us in the Monday night classes.
How Your Contribution Will Help
Your generous support will enable us to:
- Continue participating in the innovative training that is offered, supporting new youth as they join.
- Work to produce our feature film, turning our creative vision into reality.
- Bring our play adaptation to life at the SummerWorks Performance Festival!
By joining us in this venture, you are not only supporting our artistic pursuits but also becoming a part of a diverse community that values the transformative power of storytelling and the arts – and understands its significance in shaping a society that values the multiplicity of stories and experiences that create the mosaic of who we are as Canadians. Your contribution, no matter the amount, will make an immense difference in our journey and help us bring our dreams to fruition.
Sponsor Kick Start Arts.
All sponsorships of $500 or more will receive acknowledgement on our website for the year.
“As a participant in the Regent Park Project, I’ve not only learned how to write, act and collaborate, but I’ve also gained professional experience in front of and behind the camera. Personally, this was so valuable to me because I don’t know where else I would have gotten this opportunity, especially at my age. I’ve had the chance to see a story and ideas go through all the stages; from a conversation, to a script, to actually filming with a professional crew. I can’t say how lucky I am to have been part of this project ad I sincerely hope it grows so more youth can have the same experience. It’s what I’ve been most proud of in all my work.”
~ Mandeq Hassan
“The Regent Park Project creates an unique opportunity for this group of talented young people to express themselves through focused script development that encouraged their authentic voices with a sensitivity to their own diverse stories. Throughout the year, they were exposed to a variety of experiences with casting directors, social media and marketing specialists, photographers, acting coaches and professional film makers who provided rich hands on learning opportunities that resulted in real professional development, such as signing with agencies, booking work, being hired for internships, and creating their own web series. This project is making a remarkable a difference in their lives.”
~ Ciara Adams, Mentor Artist – Professional Actor, Producer, Writer – Saintfield Productions