“I am dedicated to influencing a Canadian culture of kindness, courage, and inclusion.”
Bio
Koumbie (she/they) is an award winning actor, director, writer and producer based in Kjipuktuk/ Halifax, Nova Scotia. In front of the camera they have appeared in a number of local productions with reoccurring roles on shows including YTV’s Aquateam, CBC’s Mr. D, Studio Black, Diggstown, Moonshine, and the final season of Outtv’s Sex & Violence. Since going behind the camera, Koumbie has directed a number of award winning short films, including the Short Film Face-Off winner Hustle & Heart, a 1k wave film, Ariyah & Tristan’s Inevitable Break-Up, and an episode of Studio Black S2. In 2016 she was named a “One to Watch” by Sea in Be Scene, in 2018 she was selected as a Five in Focus – Atlantic director and in the same year won a Telefilm Talent to Watch grant. In 2022 Koumbie received a Wave Award for their dedication to the industry and was named by Atlantic Business as one of their top 30 under 30. As an advocate and community member she serves as Vice President on ACTRA Maritimes Council, chair of WIFT-Atlantic and on numerous other boards and committees. Their passion for equity, safety and inclusion has also led them to become one of the first Intimacy Coordinators in Atlantic Canada. Her feature film bystanders premiered at Atlantic International Film Festival where is took home The Best Atlantic Script Award and continued on to have a successful cross country theatrical release. Koumbie is drawn to stories that feature new voices and perspectives.
Demo Reels
Most Recent Acting Reel 2019
Directing Reel 2018
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Actor
Sex & Violence
Project Title: Sex & Violence
Project Type: TV Series
Character: Reoccurring as ‘Aria’ Season 3
Promotional Page: outtv.ca/shows/sex-violence/
Mr. D
Project Title: Mr. D
Project Type: TV Series
Character: Reoccurring as ‘Sheila’ seasons 1-6
Full Episodes: www.cbc.ca/mrd/
Studio Black!
Project Title: Studio Black!
Project Type: TV Series
Character: Reoccurring as various characters Seasons 1-2
Full Episodes: www.cbc.ca/studioblack/
Promotional Page: www.facebook.com/studioblacktv/
Tipping Point
Project Title: Tipping Point
Project Type: Short Film
Character: Piper
Promotional Page: Tipping Point Facebook Page
You Ruined Our Life
Project Title: You Ruined Our Life
Project Type: Feature Film
Character: Maria
Promotional Page: You Ruined Our Life Facebook Page
Aquateam
Project Title: Aquateam
Project Type: TV Series
Character: Reoccurring season 1
Full Episodes: N/A
Trailer: https://vimeo.com/3598520
Filmmaker
Hustle & Heart
Project Title: Hustle & Heart
Project Type: Short Film
Status: Completed
Director: Koumbie
Writer: Taylor Olson
Producer: Jake Ivany
Cinematogrsapher: Chelsea Comeau
Editor: Chris Fudge
Cast: Taylor Olson, Nathan Simmons, Adrian Bromfield.
Synopsis: Hunter makes the high school football team as the back-up quarterback but things get tense when hist first pass is aimed at the star.
Country: Canada
Ariyah & Tristan’s Inevitable Break-Up
Project Title: Ariyah & Tristan’s Inevitable Break-up
Project Type: Feature Film
Status: Completed
Director: Koumbie
Writer: Taylor Olson & Koumbie
Producer: Taylor Olson & Koumbie
Cinematographer: Paul McCurdy
Editor: Colin MacDonald
Cast: Taylor Olson & Koumbie
Synopsis: Ariyah, an ambitious young animator, reluctantly gets involved with a club photographer, Tristan. The film follows the couple as they struggle through the ups and downs of a modern romance and an unplanned pregnancy.
Country: Canada
Horizontal Concavity
Project Title: Horizontal Concavity
Project Type: Short Film
Status: Complete
Director: Koumbie
Writer: Koumbie
Producer: Afro-Viking Pictures
Cinematographer: Paul McCurdy
Editor: Colin MacDonald
Cast: Taylor Olson, Juanita Peters, Adrian Choong, Bria Cherise Miller
Synopsis: A depressed alien goes to a party.
Country: Canada
Performance
For acting inquiries –
Currently self represented, Koumbie can be reached for acting inquiries at their email: koumbie@gmail.com
AFRO VIKING PICTURES
For filmmaking inquiries –
Koumbie
koumbie@gmail.com
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