Noah cowan

The international star power that descended upon Toronto in the past days was unprecedented.

U.S. cinema has a long way to go. Hollywood is not the most welcoming place for female directors. Women have made leaps and bounds over the last 10 years in filling studio executive jobs, but still, behind the camera, it's very driven by guilds that aren't as welcoming to women as they might be.

What more powerful testament than her turning that offer down.

It's a great feeling to be in that position. I would never have dreamed, especially for being where I was a year ago.

We have good success with them (Noah's Ark). It's a great facility that serves children well.