Scralett Danen-Cunningham

Scarlett Danen-Cunningham is a 19-year-old filmmaker, writer, and performer from Ontario whose passion for storytelling began through the performing arts. She graduated from Algonquin College’s Performing Arts program in 2024, where she spent years developing her skills in acting, theatre, and performance. Her experience includes stage productions, scene study, musical theatre, film, and professional background work, allowing her to grow both as a performer and storyteller.

Scarlett has completed Trinity College London acting examinations, earning both a Distinction and Merit, and has continued her training through acting workshops, theatre companies, and film projects. At 15, she also had the opportunity to study abroad in Costa Rica, an experience that encouraged her to embrace new challenges and perspectives.

After graduating high school at 16 and college at 17, Scarlett continued her education in Film Production at the University of Windsor. Through her film studies and hands-on experience, she has developed skills in videography, cinematography, visual storytelling, and working on film and media productions.

She has worked on projects ranging from short-form productions and promotional content to theatre and dance videography and professional headshots, giving her experience both behind and in front of the camera.

Outside of her creative work, Scarlett is passionate about giving back to her community. She founded and ran the Wonder Woman Project in her hometown, collecting donations for local women’s shelters. Through pageantry, Scarlett hopes to bring together her love of performance, filmmaking, storytelling, and community involvement while using her voice to encourage others to be confident, pursue their passions, and believe in their potential.