Liv McNeil

Liv McNeil is an artist, film maker and actor living, working in Toronto and studying at Etobicoke School of the Arts. In 2020, as a grade 9 student, Liv produced, shot, edited and starred in a short film as an end of year school project that illustrated the effects of the COVID lock down on teens' mental health. This passion project titled "Numb" hit a global nerve, reaching an audience of millions, and garnering Liv film festival awards and accolades from across the globe. This "gut punch" film thrust Liv to center stage, putting her in touch with many creative industry heavyweights in the film industry and leading to several fun projects. One such talented individual who took notice of Liv's talents was Director / Actor / Writer Sarah Polley, who called "Numb" the "best film I've seen in 2020". After a quick online friendship grew, Sarah asked Liv to read for a part in her latest project "Women Talking". Liv jumped at the chance, landing the role of Neitje, a teenage girl who sketches her way out of the trauma these women and girls have endured in their colony. Liv's original artwork is featured throughout the film as a visual resource for the women to make a decision about their situation. This role is a perfect fit for Liv, showcasing her passions for acting and drawing as well as learning the film process first-hand from an amazing role model in Sarah Polley. Other than starring and filming in her own projects, "Women Talking" is her first foray into feature film and she is loving every minute of it.