Onalee Ames has been a dedicated member of the film industry for 25 years, spending much of her career in front of the camera as an actor in feature films and television. After returning to Winnipeg from Los Angeles, where she performed stand-up comedy, Onalee founded the Onalee Ames Film Studio. Since then, she has worked with over 4,000 students, helping them find their place in the acting community and thrive in the film industry. Onalee continues to pursue her passion for storytelling by writing screenplays and directing her own films.

Assisting Onalee is Jaylyne Lockyer. She is a Winnipeg-based professional actress and teacher with a growing portfolio in the film and television industry. She is best known for her compelling performances in “An Hour to Kill” (2024) and “Almost Unsolved: Heists” (2024). In addition to her acting career, Jaylyne is also a skilled Casting Director for Farpoint Films, where she has provided casting support for projects such as “Aberdeen” (2024) and “Almost Unsolved: Heists” (2024). Jaylyne brings her industry expertise and passion for the craft to her teaching, inspiring the next generation of actors through her work at the film school.