Ryerson Entertainment Conference

Anthony Saleh, born in Hamilton, Ontario, is a prominent photographer within the community. Along with his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Photography from Humber College, Saleh is an honours student at Ryerson University in the Photography Studies program. Furthemore, Saleh has operated Anthony Saleh Photography and Cinema which has provided him... with a volume of opportunities to demonstrate his skill. Salehs passion for photography goes beyond the lens, as he provided tutoring sessions for his peers in Humber College. As a result, Saleh received a scholarship for Photography Excellence provided by Henrys Cameras. Saleh is now pursuing his passion by steering his work towards cinematography. Saleh challenges himself by devising creative works that engage the audience, as well as provide an educational outlook on the footage itself. Born in Havana, Cuba in 1996, Diego has had to adapt to different environments multiple times. This has caused him to enjoy team-oriented projects and organizations where he can continue growing professionally and personally. Diego has a keen interest in the world of tech and hopes to join or create a start-up in the field. When not in university, Diego teaches programming and robotics to children ranging from the ages of 9 to 13. Where do you see entertainment five years from now? I believe artists will focus more on quality interaction (more live performances/concerts) with their fanbase as a way to not only grow their brand, but to learn about what the fans want from them. With music streaming services changing the way we consume music, artists must add value to their brand by focusing on the human side of showbusiness and artistry. What was your favourite thing growing up? I loved videogames. I loved them primarily as a storytelling platform and preferred single player games with a strong narrative. I especially loved ones where the choices you made resulted in different outcomes, making each experience different enough to be worth playing again. Gurashish Juneja is RECs Vice ...Read More