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Allan Dotson

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Allan Dotson has been drawing monsters his whole life. An avid fan of all kinds of comics, science fiction, fantasy, and role-playing games, Allan often wondered about the secret lives of monsters. What would an evil monster's childhood be like? What would life be like for monsters in the dungeon when the adventurers are not around? Where do evil wizards get all those captive monsters to guard their towers and dungeons? Allan started by imagining train delivering baby monsters to a wizards' market, but once Eddy and his friends got loose, they started to take on lives of their own, and Critters was born. Allan Dotson was born in Regina. He has traveled the world as a documentary assistant director, and worked as a video game tester. He earned his BA in Art and English from the University of Lethbridge, and an Arts Education degree from the University of Regina. He was a founding member of Regina's Valuable Comics collective (2006-2014), and as a game designer has self-published 10 role-playing games. He has created board games, festival wide games, video game art, animation, murals, giant puppets, and a sitcom pilot, but his first love is comics. Allan's artwork is held in the permanent collections of the City of Regina, Saskatchewan Legislative Building, SK Arts, and Regina Public School Board.  In his secret identity, Allan teaches art and science for an alternative elementary school. When he is not teaching, drawing, or reading comics, he enjoys climbing things and playing Dungeons & Dragons. Allan's comics and games are online at maycontainmonkeys.com.
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Kyleen McHenry

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 Kyleen McHenry - born March 14, 1986, in Stockton, California - is an American producer, writer, and actress known for developing character-driven film projects across multiple genres. She is recognized for her work on Showverse (2020), Nami Nation (2022), Misfits (2025), and The Haunted Forest (2025). While her body of work spans both adult and select youth-focused content, the majority of McHenry’s projects center on mature storytelling, layered characters, and immersive worlds. She is especially drawn to fantasy, where imagination and emotional depth intersect, allowing her to explore complex themes through cinematic narratives. In recent years, McHenry has expanded her role beyond performance into full-scale content development and production leadership. She is deeply committed to helping new and emerging artists break into the film industry, intentionally creating opportunities for first-time and rising creatives both in front of and behind the camera. Her productions provide hands-on experience, professional credits, and collaborative environments designed to foster growth and long-term industry development. Her upcoming credits include Cheating Death: Murder and Cards, Amalia, and Touchy Subject, reflecting her continued expansion into diverse genres and ambitious storytelling. McHenry served in the United States Air Force Reserve and comes from a family deeply rooted in military service, with many relatives having served or supported service members as military spouses. That foundation instilled discipline, resilience, adaptability, and leadership - qualities that influence her approach to filmmaking and team building. With formal training in television, film, creative writing, journalism, video editing, acting, dance, and choir, McHenry brings a multidisciplinary perspective to storytelling. She continues to develop original film and media projects that combine imaginative world-building with strong production leadership while opening doors for the next generation of film professionals. 

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