MEET OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Passionate storytellers and industry leaders dedicated to crafting impactful narratives.
SARAH FODEY (SHE/HER)
An accomplished Producer, Writer, and Director, Sarah Fodey’s 28-year career in motion storytelling has spanned feature films, scripted series, factual entertainment, and documentary production. Sarah has created content for networks including CBC, Global, APTN, Comedy, Bravo!, TVO, Unis, and TFO. In 2019, she delivered Sex, Sin & 69, a feature-length documentary on the partial decriminalization of homosexuality in Canada. In 2018, Sarah wrote and directed the feature-length documentary The Fruit Machine (CSA-nominated Best Documentary), and produced the Telefilm Canada french language film, Noël en boîte. Sarah earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Queen’s University and an honours diploma in the Television Broadcasting program at Algonquin College. Sarah is a member of the Writers Guild of Canada.
AMANDA BARAKAT (SHE/HER)
Amanda Barakat is a highly-respected Producer and Director with 14 years of motion storytelling expertise. A master of organization, this fluently bilingual industry leader excels at shepherding projects from creative ideation through final delivery. Assembling and leading creative and business teams on complex and challenging projects is where Amanda shines. From directing in some of Canada’s most remote and beautiful natural landscapes for the iconic Hinterland Who’s Who broadcast campaigns, to managing feature documentaries and feature films, Amanda excels in the art of variety and diversity. An honours graduate in Television Broadcasting from Algonquin College, Amanda currently calls Toronto, Ontario home where she manages SandBay’s slate of projects.
TAYLOR SARGENT (SHE/HER)
Taylor Sargent is a multifaceted graphic designer with eight years of experience turning ideas into powerful visual brands. From websites and logos to print and digital campaigns, she blends creative flair with strategic thinking to deliver designs that don’t just look great, they work. With a strong background in marketing, social media, and content creation, Taylor partners closely with SandBay clients to build purposeful, audience-driven design solutions that elevate their message and amplify their impact.
Taylor is a graduate of Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, where she earned diplomas in Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, and Brand Management - a multidisciplinary education that continues to inform her integrated and strategic approach to design.
MEG MOORE (SHE/HER)
An accountant with over 12 years of public accounting and bookkeeping experience, Meg Moore has worked in a variety of different industries. An avid film enthusiast, she originally had her sights set on working in the film industry and was accepted into the film program at Carleton University. While she eventually switched focuses to earn a Bachelor of Arts in English, she never lost her passion for film. She attended Algonquin College, earning a diploma from the Professional Accounting program. After many years working for an accounting firm focusing on medical and dentistry professions, Meg followed her passion for film which led to SandBay Entertainment. Working behind the scenes, Meg contributes to SandBay through extensive and highly detailed bookkeeping and is a fundamental part of SandBay’s accounting and business affairs. Though it has been a long and winding road to get here, Meg is a welcome addition to the SandBay team.