Beth Warrian is an emerging writer-director based in Toronto, fascinated by inner worlds, liminal states and the spiritual dimensions of queer experience. She is a recent graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University's renowned Image Arts: Film program, where she received numerous accolades including the Norman Jewison Award for best thesis film. Her thesis film, ADORE, made its world premiere at VIFF 2022 and continues its festival run, recently winning Best Canadian Short at Inside Out 2023 and the Audience Award for Best Short at IFFO 2023. She wants to hear about your performance art or anything worthy of an earnest laugh-cry.