Featured Speaker: Shelley MacPhail
Panelist
Biography
Shelley MacPhail works in casting with the largest agency in Nova Scotia, Hennessey Casting. Hennessey provides casting services, including both speaking roles and background extras, for streaming & TV series such as FROM & The Institute (MGM) We Were Liars (Universal/Amazon Prime) This Hour Has 22 Minutes (CBC) Washington Black (Hulu) & films including Kids Vs. Aliens , The Lighthouse & Sk+te’kmujue’katik At the Place of Ghosts, among many others. Shelley also has experience with props, scenic art, locations & producing music videos.
CAPE BRETON FILM INDUSTRY 101: How To Get Started!
Are you interested in getting involved in the exciting and growing Cape Breton Film Industry? Whether you’d like to be an actor, background extra, production assistant, lighting tech, or camera operator…this panel discussion and Q&A is for you! Join CaperCon in welcoming Nova Scotia’s leading SteadiCam operator Patrick Doyle, Hennessey Casting agent Shelley MacPhail (“From”, “The Institute”, “We Were Liars”), and Bill Culp (“Little Lorraine”, voiceovers: “Marvel’s The Avengers”, “Spiderman 2”, “Bride of Chucky”)
After the 1pm panel discussion, Shelley, Patrick, and Bill will be available for a fun and informative “meet & greet” with CaperCon attendees!
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CAPE BRETON FILM INDUSTRY 101: How To Get Started!
- 30 May, 2026
- 13:00 - 14:00
- Main Events