Scooter Corkle 

Who: Vancouver-based writer-director whose feature Hollow in the Land starring Dianna Agron (Glee, Novitiate) saw an international theatrical release in 2017.

Biggest Lesson Learned: “You won’t know how to crack a story right away, or even a year into it, but if you engage with the process and listen to feedback, you’ll get somewhere. Our culture is results-oriented, so sometimes it’s difficult to enjoy the journey.”