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RABIYA MANSOOR (she/they) is a queer, disabled screenwriter, actor, producer, and recovering lawyer. They were a Producer to Watch at Series Mania 2024 and a Woman to Watch at the Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment Canada 2024.

She’s written on shows including Dino Ranch (Disney Jr./CBC Kids), Strawberry Shortcake: Berry In the Big City (Netflix), and more. They’re currently producing a feature in pre-production, executive produced by Paul Feig, and writing a sci-fi feature with the support of Canada Council for the Arts.

In addition to their work, Rabiya has trained at notable labs worldwide, including the Respectability Entertainment Lab (now Disability Belongs), RIFF Talent Lab, and Justice for My Sister’s BIPOC Sci-Fi Lab. Her shortform series “Get Up Aisha” has gained plenty of noms and film industry recognition, and you can watch it on CBC Gem.

Known for stories that are as daring as they are resonant, Rabiya is part of a team of award-winning creators that has formed Cult Following Pictures. Learn more about the artist via their Instagram page @rabiyamansoor

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Born in Montreal, raised in London (UK) and now in Ontario, HERDD (he/they) is a 2SLGBTQIA + artist with a truly unique lens. Since his 2019 debut, he has served up eclectic alternative electro-pop, likened by Billboard to ‘early Gaga with shades of Daft Punk’.

In May 2024 he celebrated the release of his debut album, Afterlife, with a packed album release party at 'Le Ministere' in Montreal. Released on May 10, 2024, Afterlife is a reflection of HERDD's struggles and successes with his mental health and his recovery from trauma and addiction. The album charted at #41 on the US Electronic Album charts on iTunes and the second album single, Paranoia, also charted at #13 on the iTunes Canadian Electronic Music Charts. The album hit #5 on NACC Electronic Adds and received significant attention on both community and college radio across Canada and the US.

HERDD performed tracks from the album at both Canadian Music Week 2023 and CMW 2024 and also performed at ‘The Q Musicale’ (a Pride Toronto event) where he shared the stage with the iconic Carole Pope (Rough Trade) and Simone Denny (Love Inc). Their current single is PICK YOU UP (overwork remix) and is available on all the streamers. Check them out on Insta at @iamherrd