The series will highlight the stories of twelve remarkable women, with eleven honourees already revealed: Actor\/Producer and CEO of RedCloud Studios Jennifer Podemski, three-time Olympian and morning host Rosey Edeh, Power Lifter, health and fitness nominee and grandmother Ninette Longsworth as well as neuroscientist, Dr. Beverly M. Francis, PhD to name a few. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
From pioneering entrepreneurs to elite athletes and visionary artists, these \u201cSilver Stars\u201d represent the best of Canadian excellence, specifically in STEM, sports and the arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFrom the moment Lanette and I connected, I knew this would be more than a partnership,\u201d said Rosa Calabrese-Teal, owner and founder of The Royal Rose Gallery in Aurora. \u201cWhen values-driven companies unite, we don\u2019t just tell stories\u2014we shift culture. We\u2019re honoured to stand behind Silver Stars, a fearless tribute to the brilliance, resilience, and legacy of Canadian women.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aurora Hosts the Gala and Exhibit<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Filming for Silver Stars began this fall, and will culminate in a gala celebration in Aurora where Mayor Tom Mrakas will join the cast, crew and industry leaders, underscoring the significance of this project for both Aurora and Canada as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The gala will unveil the twelve portraits featured in the upcoming 2026\/2027 Silver Stars calendar. Following the gala, the gallery will host a public exhibit from November 9\u201313, offering residents and visitors alike a chance to engage with the stories behind the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Purpose-Driven Partnerships<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Backed by established partners including M\u00b7A\u00b7C Cosmetics, Flow Water, a local Aurora Starbucks, the National Film Board of Canada, ROOM Magazine, and Oya Black Arts Coalition, Silver Stars is already attracting attention across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe connected with Silver Stars right away,\u201d said Heba Fawzy of Flow Water. \u201cIt\u2019s important, it\u2019s powerful, and it speaks to the kind of honest impact we want to be part of. We\u2019re proud to support a project that\u2019s rooted in real stories and real community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lanette echoed this sentiment: \u201cI created Silver Stars for those who lie awake wondering if they\u2019re on the right path, questioning whether their dreams truly matter. With a few concrete examples of hope through twelve remarkable journeys, it\u2019s my way of saying: yes, they do. If I can light even a small spark of belief in someone\u2019s heart, then Silver Stars has done what it was meant to do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Call for Local Support<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n While Silver Stars already has national momentum, the production team is eager to welcome more local sponsors and volunteers from Aurora and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They are seeking any businesses or individuals interested in aligning with this initiative\u2014whether through product placement, event sponsorship, or shared media exposure\u2014to get involved. \u201cThis is a local-for-global project,\u201d says Lanette, \u201cand the more our community invests in it, the further its impact will resonate.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lanette and her team also warmly welcome donations and investments to help cover reproduction and printing costs for the Silver Stars calendar, the gala backdrop, and other high-end reproductions\u2014ensuring this celebration shines as brightly in print as it does on screen. Lanette encourages all who wish to contribute to this transformative initiative to send an e-mail to info@awwbproduction.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More Than Entertainment<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n At its heart, Silver Stars is about more than entertainment. It is about celebrating women who have shaped Canada while building opportunities for emerging BIPOC creatives in the film industry. Through mentorship and hands-on production experience, A WWB Production is creating pathways for the next generation of storytellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aurora can take pride in being home to Lanette Ware-Bushfield, whose leadership is not only amplifying underrepresented voices but also putting the Town on the map as the birthplace of a cultural milestone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the November gala approaches, the excitement is building. For residents, the opportunity to attend the exhibit or contribute to the success of the project is more than an invitation\u2014it\u2019s a chance to stand behind a legacy in the making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By Brittany Grenci Aurora is about to take centre stage in a powerful new Canadian storytelling project. Silver Stars\u2014a five-part intergenerational docuseries\u2014will celebrate the courage, wisdom, and legacy of twelve trailblazing Canadian women whose contributions and influence spans decades. Produced by A WWB Production, an independent Ontario-based film and television company, Silver Stars is more than a documentary. 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