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Carolyn Yonge (she/they) is a multidisciplinary creative based on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. Her directorial debut Baleful won “Best Twist” at the 2017 Independent Horror Movie Awards, and After That premiered at WFF2020. Carolyn is best known for roles in So Help Me Todd, V.C. Andrews: Ruby Landry, Sensitive Parts, and Flora and Ulysses. As an instructor, she blends text analysis and improv to foster creativity, authenticity, and spontaneity. “I believe this version of storytelling needs your unique worldview, and I want to help that shine through every character.”
With over 40 + credits and awards to her name, Athena Russell (she/her) is one of Canada’s most in-demand creatives. Her work spans top-tier partners like CW Seed, Bell Media, the NFB, Creative BC, Canada Council for the Arts, Telus, and CBC, with films that have premiered and won at festivals including Cannes Indie Shorts, Just For Laughs, Fantasia, Palm Springs, CIFF, and Hollywood ShortsFest. One of her most recent shorts, FREYA, swept 5 Leo Awards, won Audience Choice at Newport Beach, and was acquired by CBC, Dust, and Shudder. FREYA is currently in development as a feature with Monster Pictures and AACTA. With two projects in post — including Bell Media’s first funded TikTok series Five Fingers of Fury — and three feature films in development, Athena is known for bold, boundary-pushing storytelling and championing fresh creative voices. In addition to producing, Athena has been a dedicated acting coach for 10+ years. Her students have landed roles on major networks like Disney, Netflix, Amazon, Lifetime, and Apple TV+. Known for her ability to fuse artistic intuition, individuality, creativity, and inspiration with strategic industry insight, she empowers actors to cultivate a distinctive edge and deliver emotionally authentic work. More recently, she’s brought her expertise on set as an on-set acting coach, helping shape dynamic characters through real-time collaboration with directors and production.
At On Your Mxrk Studios, we empower young actors and creatives with practical, on-camera training that builds real, industry-ready skills for film and TV. Our dynamic, hybrid programs (in-person + online)—including group classes, immersive workshops, personalized private coaching/classes, and in-person self-tapes—are designed for flexibility and real-world results. With small class sizes and current industry insight woven into every session, students get the focused support they need to grow and stay connected to the business. We bridge the gap between emerging talent and working professionals—demystifying the industry and making high-quality training inclusive, accessible, and affordable. Whether your child is sharpening their skills, learning the ropes, or stepping onto set as a series lead, we’re here to champion their journey in a fun, inspiring, and professional space.Get On Your Mxrk. Get set. GO!
Testimonials:
"Carolyn has a way of getting a child actor to connect with experiences in their lives to portray emotion in their character, even at such a young age. My son, Luke, has worked with Carolyn for audition and callback preparation, and she always finds subtleties within the script for him to connect with. Luke worked with Carolyn before a callback earlier this year; she helped him prepare for his audition, redirection scenarios, eyelines, and pacing. He went into the callback with such confidence and ended up booking a series lead role! I see my son using tools Carolyn has given him in his self tape auditions, which are getting better all the time, resulting in callbacks, bookings, and positive feedback from his agent. Luke loves working with Carolyn, and we highly recommend her." -Laura (Luke Dietz's mom)
