August Winter

August Winter (they/he) is a queer, trans actor, educator, director, screenwriter, movement artist, musician and performance coach. He is anchored by creating community with other queer and trans artists in the process of collaboration.

As an actor, August is known for his role in Sarah Polley’s Oscar winning film Women Talking. Other select credits include: Orphan Black: Echoes (AMC), Mary Kills People (CTV), Pretty Hard Cases (CTV), and Saving Hope (CTV). August was also a member of the company at the Stratford Festival for six seasons, most are most notably known for their performances in productions such as To Kill A Mockingbird, Love’s Labour’s Lost, and Elektra. August has taught on-camera acting to a range of ages, abilities and backgrounds for the past 10+ years. He coaches privately, as well as out of LB Acting Studio (Toronto) and has guest lectured at the University of Michigan. He is specifically sought out by students who appreciate a somatic, trauma-informed lens. Wherever possible, August creates welcoming training spaces for the queer and trans community to be in the process of deep learning together.