About

Kadon Douglas

Executive Director

Kadon is an accomplished communications and stakeholder engagement strategist with over a decade of experience in Canada’s media and nonprofit sectors. Recognized as one of the Top 25 Most Influential People in Canadian TV by The Globe and Mail (2023), Kadon has held positions at BIPOC TV & Film, WIFT+ Toronto, Toronto Metropolitan University, and Playwrights Guild of Canada and has served on the boards of Work In Culture, Reelworld Film Festival, and the Canadian Independent Screen Fund for Black and POC Creators (CISF). She has also contributed to national roundtables, research and consultations on authentic storytelling, broadcast sector modernization, nonprofit capacity-building, AI and cultural data sovereignty, workforce development, and equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) in the screen and creative industries. Kadon is an alumna of the Hot Docs’ Doc Accelerator (2013) and Diverse Voices (2015) programs, and was a 2019 Ontario Nonprofit Network Leading the Future fellow.
Michelle berry

Programs Manager

Michelle Berry is a Toronto-based filmmaker deeply committed to her craft and community. For over 15 years, she has actively empowered youth within the vibrant Jane-Finch neighbourhood. Her creative journey began at Humber College, where she obtained an Advanced Film and Television Production Diploma. She further honed her skills at Toronto Metropolitan University, specializing in Community Engagement Practices.

Her dedication to amplifying underrepresented voices has led to significant milestones, such as the premiere of her documentary "Code of Silence" at HotDocs and the recognition of her film, "Leah," at the Toronto International Film Festival Student Showcase. Michelle hopes to see a diverse and inclusive media environment where BIPOC filmmakers — like herself — succeed and provide real stories. She works to add stories that capture the depth and complexity of the human experience to the cinematic landscape.
Kerry-Ann James

Program Coordinator, Career Bridge

Kerry-Ann James is a Toronto-based actress, filmmaker, and media professional whose work bridges storytelling, programming, and artist development. She currently serves as the Program Coordinator for OBAC’s Career Bridge Program.

Kerry-Ann has contributed to leading film festivals such as TIFF, Hot Docs, BlackStar, and Images, supporting programming, industry events, and emerging-artist initiatives. As a filmmaker, she has co-directed and written short films and produces The Faithful Artist, a podcast exploring creativity, spirituality, and purpose.

As an actress, Kerry-Ann has appeared in Netflix’s Grand Army and Ginny & Georgia, Paramount+’s Mayor of Kingstown, and Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, and continues to build a dynamic screen career with additional roles in upcoming independent films.

She holds an MA in Cinema and Media Studies from York University and a BA in Cinema Studies from the University of Toronto, with scholarly work published in several academic journals. A former national-title–holding track and field athlete, Kerry-Ann brings discipline, curiosity, and a multidisciplinary approach to her creative and professional work.