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Instructors

  • Instructors

Samantha Walters

Sam is a seasoned instructor at Expression Film Studio and has been part of our growing team since 2013. She spent four years studying acting for stage and screen full-time at the University of Winnipeg where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts Honours in Acting. In addition, she is a proud graduate of Canada’s National Voice Intensive, a five-week intensive and professional actor training program previously held in Vancouver, B.C. It was there Sam discovered how to live more mindfully and truthfully in each moment on stage, in front of the camera and in life. 

Sam has appeared in several local film and stage productions over the years and has experience sitting on both sides of the table in the audition room. Selected film credits include: This is Why We Fight (Prairie Kid Productions), The Trouble With Children (Electric Reel Productions), The Vaughn Jail (MTS Documentary), The Book Club Web Series (Bent Neck Films), In Plain Sight (Frantic Films). She also had the pleasure of working with the renowned Canadian filmmaker, Guy Maddin, on a portion of his silent film called Seances which was shot live at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. 

In addition to being an actor and acting coach, Sam works as a registered Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in Manitoba. It was her experiences and training as an actor that led her to discover the field of speech-language pathology. Actors are excellent communicators and storytellers while SLP’s are experts in the science behind why and how we communicate. Ever passionate about learning, teaching, and helping others, Sam brings her unique background and experiences to her classes in a fun and educational way. She is a firm believer that the skills you learn in acting class are skills for life.

 

ImageMatthew Stefanson

Matthew Stefanson in his sixth year teaching with Expressions. Matthew has a background in theatre and works consistently in film and television.  Matthew was first discovered at an open casting call by local film maker, Guy Maddin and has been acting in Manitoba productions since. A few of Matthew’s television credits include, Todd and the Book of Pure Evil, 2030 CE, The Pinkertons, Channel Zero and Burden of Truth. Matthew has also appeared in such films as Gone, Wynter, Percy and A Christmas Love Song. Matthew is thrilled to be a part of the Expressions family and is amazed at the growth of each student through the past few years.

Loc Lu

Loc Lu is crazy about arts education! With over 15 years of teaching and performance experience, Loc brings passion and panache to the programs he’s involved with. Formally trained in physical theatre technique, mask, clown, film and forum theatre, Loc has worked with students of all ages and walks of life. He has facilitated workshops and camps for several of Winnipeg’s leading arts organizations and programs including MTYP, PTE, Artists in the Schools, Green kids, Monica’s Danz Gym, and Autism Learning Centre. He is thrilled to start a new adventure at Expressions Film Studio!  

Neil Shah

An avid lover of films and good stories, Neil Shah, is the machine that keeps Expressions Film Studio moving and always improving! Having taken Film Study courses at the University of Winnipeg, Neil is both knowledgeable and educated in the world of storytelling.  He offers his analytical skills and technical talents to the studio, which results in diligent film-making, seamless audition tapings, and theoretical based lesson plans. He will never settle for mediocrity and is always looking to be one step ahead in terms of quality and professionalism.