People

Audder Monton is a multi-mess artist and media producer based in Vancouver. They seek to be a “gate-reaper” by challenging systems of gatekeeping in arts & cultural spaces.

Audder first joined the team in 2023 as a VQFF Programming Disruptor Fellow and returned in 2024 pulling double duty as Marketing Coordinator and Associate Programmer. Their other credits include producer of Plz Date My Friend, co-producer of Filipino Fridays Podcast, and marketer for the DOXA Documentary Film Festival 2024.

In another life, Audder was a singer-songwriter and music producer. If you are one of a lucky few, you may have seen them perform as their drag persona Princexx.

To summon Audder, put on a playlist of 2000’s R&B and look confused holding a board game.

Bianca Santana is a cultural organizer, interdisciplinary artist, and community builder with deep roots in Queer, Latinx, and Arts communities. With experience leading community-driven projects at organizations such as Vancouver Pride Society, and UBC Arts & Culture, and a strong background in fundraising, event production, and stakeholder engagement, Bianca brings both strategic insight, creativity and heartfelt passion to every initiative.

Bianca is committed to creating inclusive spaces that celebrate intersectionality and amplify underrepresented voices. Bianca holds a Bachelor of Media Studies degree from the University of British Columbia. Bianca is excited to bring their creativity, relationship-building expertise, and lived experience to support Out On Screen’s mission of transformative storytelling and community empowerment.

Coral is an Afro-Dominican storyteller, community organizer, and equity consultant based in K’emk’emeláy̓ (Vancouver). Coral’s work focuses on Blackness, Queerness, and Latinidad, creating impactful cultural programs for organizations like the Museum of Anthropology, the Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre, and the Vancouver Art Gallery. With a BA in Film Studies and a minor in Creative Writing from UBC, Coral aims to bring a fresh, insightful perspective to storytelling and advocacy.

In the hobbies side of things, Coral loves to cook, sing, and roll Nat 20s during Dungeons and Dragons sessions!

Danny (he/they) is a queer, non binary, Nice Jewish Boy (TM).

He is originally from the traditional territories of the Siksikaitsitapii and grew up moving around the Lower Mainland. He currently resides on the unceded territories of the hən̓qəmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh speaking peoples.

Danny has been a part of Out On Screen since joining the Out In Schools faciltiator team in 2017. He moved into the Program Coordinator position in 2021, and became Program Manager in 2024. He is a lifelong learner and committed to pursuing justice through education and decolonizing, queering, and shifting power within institutions.

They are deeply interested in the timeline of history and tracing the cause and effect of historical events, attitudes, and methods of expression.

When not at work, Danny enjoys textile arts, especially crochet and embroidery, caring for his plants, and spending time with his little family.

Eli Morris is a trans nonbinary film human with Irish and mixed European ancestry. They were raised in Bidjigal and Gadigal country (Sydney, Australia) and immigrated to xʷməθkwəy̓əm, Skwxwú7mesh, and səlilwətaɬ territories in 2016.

Eli has worked as a Producer and Production Manager for independent films and as a Production Coordinator and Post-Production Coordinator on network films. Before joining Out On Screen in May 2023 as Deputy Executive Director, they were the Executive Director of GEMS Vancouver (formerly Women in Film and Television Vancouver).

Eli is a devoted dog uncle and loves spending time in nature with other neurodivergent queer and trans folks.

Lydia was born and raised in Treaty 6 territory traditionally stewarded by the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux and Nakota Sioux peoples where she earned her Bachelors of Science from the University of Alberta. She relocated to the unceded territories of the Musquem, Tsleil-Waututh, and Squamish nations to pursue a certificate in Documentary Filmmaking from Capilano University. Her passion for accurate and authentic filmmaking led her to work as a Facilitator for OOS in early 2023. Lydia is excited to share her expertise in film while supporting intersectionality as a Program Coordinator.

Madeline Taylor (they/she) is a queer, non-binary femme of white settler heritage living on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm, Skwxwú7mesh, and səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ peoples.

Madeline comes from a background in radio, podcasting, writing, and event organizing. They are passionate about equity focused community building, sound art, punk rock, the decolonial potential of reimagining institutions, reading, and procrasti-baking.

Madeline holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in History from Simon Fraser University. They began their career working in campus/community radio as Programming Manager at CiTR 101.9FM. Concurrently, Madeline worked freelance with organizations ranging from the BBC to VIVO Media Arts Centre, and won national recognition for their audio storytelling. In 2020, Madeline started as Individual Giving Officer at Out On Screen. Madeline’s approach to fundraising is rooted in an understanding of the inherent white supremacy of capitalism, with an eye to the wealth redistribution potential of the sector.

Madeline lives in East Van with her partner, cousin, and cat.

Mary Galloway comes from a film and TV writing/directing/acting background and bravely tells stories that represent marginalized communities in a heartfelt, entertaining, and enlightening manner. Her achievements include being a TIFF Rising Star, a WFF Talent to Watch, a recipient of WIFTV’s Newcomer Award, and being named to The Hollywood Reporter’s list of Breakouts Making An Impact on Hollywood. in 2021 she released her web series “Querencia” on APTN LUMI in Canada and on Revry TV globally. “Querencia” was nominated for two Canadian Screen Awards for Best Web Series and the Cogeco Audience Choice Award 2022. Galloway is a graduate of the world-class CFC Director’s Lab.

In 2022 she was one of eight participants selected nationwide to take part in the Academy of Canadian Cinema and TV’s Executive Residency Program. In early 2023 she co-directed an APTN/BellFund digital series “D dot H”, and later that year she released the CBC documentary The Cowichan Sweater: Our Knitted Legacy. In 2023, she directed an episode on the hit Crave/APTN Original comedy series Acting Good season two and was a participant in the Canadian Academy x Warner Brothers Discovery Director’s Program 2023/2024.

Maven (registered Koping Got It Down Pat FDJ JH) is the resident Weimaraner and office dog. She currently lives her life being doted on by her human Piper in true millennial dog-owner fashion. Maven’s key interests lie in snuggles, birds, and running through the forest. She is proud to uplift 2SLGBTQIA+ lives in her role as Emotional Support Specialist in the Ops team at Out On Screen, even though she can sometimes be found eyeing her coworkers’ snacks and strategically stealing pizza from the garbage can when her parent/supervisor is otherwise occupied.

Muhan (she/her) is a queer quadruple Gemini and arts worker. She grew up the eldest daughter of Chinese immigrants on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm, Skwxwú7mesh, and səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ peoples. She studied Art History and East Asian Studies at McGill University and received a Master of Arts in Visual Arts Administration from New York University.

Muhan joined Out On Screen in 2020 as part of the development team and became Marketing Manager in spring 2022. She has previously worked at Sector Equity for Anti-Racism in the Arts (SEARA), the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU, Rubin Musem of Art, Access Gallery, and Richmond Art Gallery.

Muhan is a producer on Long Live Kings, a documentary web series about drag kings in Vancouver.

Headshot is a post-it note portrait by House of Kewpie (@houseofkewpie).

Piper (they/them) is an agender queer currently living on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm, Skwxwú7mesh, and səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ peoples. They thrive on any opportunity to organize a thing and make things more accessible and efficient. Having a background in technical theatre and the arts, Piper has always dabbled in their own artistic practice and helped support others in creating meaningful, connective, and unapologetically expressive art.

Outside of work Piper can be found doting over their dog, Maven, on the trail, at the beach, or doing an extensive training session.