Benjamin Blais

Benjamin is a critically acclaimed performer, director, and producer with over a hundred theatrical and cinematic productions under his belt. With over a decade of experience in the arts industry, Benjamin has been responsible for a wide array of successful projects & initiatives. These include establishing THE STOREFRONT THEATRE (voted BEST small theatre by NOW MAGAZINE'S in 2016 & BlogTO's Top 10 "Under The Radar" Theatres in 2015) and the award-winning RED ONE THEATRE COLLECTIVE (BlogTO's Top 10 Theatre companies 2015 & NOW Magazine's Reader's Choice Award runner-up for BEST best small theatre company in 2014), as founder and Artistic Director of both Benjamin Blais, has proven to be an entrepreneur as well as an entertainer. In 2008 he established the popular SING FOR YOUR SUPPER, one of Toronto longest-running cold reading series, and stands as a champion of the burgeoning INDIE theatre movement. Using the skills he learned in the INDIE theatre movement, Benjamin is now an executive producer and creative director at ActionCAN Films. www.actioncanfilms.com. This Toronto-based production company develops, creates, and distributes great Canadian action movies. From slick heists flicks to kung-fu comedies, gritty revenge thrillers to high-octane brawlers, ACF promises a wild and diverse program designed for your viewing pleasure..