Safia Bartholomew - Creator, Screenwriter & Executive Producer

Safia Bartholomew is a Toronto-based writer, producer and co-founder of CRY Productions with a passion for telling stories from the Black Canadian lens. She's the creative force behind Wallflower, an empowering coming-of-age story that was an official selection at the American Black Film Festival, Essence Film Festival, T.O Web Fest and Rio Web Fest.

In addition to her creative endeavours, Safia has over a decade of experience as a ghostwriter. Her work has graced Forbes, Entrepreneur.com, British Vogue, Blavity, Essence Magazine, Global Citizen, Forbes Women’s Summit, and more.