Melissa here, in first person. This was a big one. Two weeks ago at The Queen’s Quay Terminal Theatre in Toronto, Doha Debates hosted the live Townhall Discussion Football Fandom: Community or Commodity? In their historic Canadian debut, Doha Debates brought their distinct debate format to the FIFA FanFest Hub in partnership with Al Jazeera News and Qatar’s Years of Culture Program to remark on ways in which the global football audience has evolved, and why. Moderated by Sou

2SLGBTQ+ short film, Tender Chosen, is set to have its world premiere during the Shorts: Thrive Program at Toronto’s Inside Out 2SLGBTQ Film Festival on May 29, 2026. Written and starring rising Toronto star Mason McDonald, Tender Chosen tells a delicate story of a transmasc man’s unexpected pregnancy, and the ensuing personal, medical and relationship dynamics he is forced to navigate. Originally written as a full length theatre production, Mason transformed the story into a

Arguably one of the most experienced makeup artists of the Vertical Series Melissa has been invited to speak on them at the upcoming Digi60 Filmmakers’ Festival

From epic builds, to notable releases, here’s what Melissa and her team have been up to in 2025.