About Us

Hi, I’m Allana Miller and I created The Narrative Nest after years of witnessing how financial barriers and lack of access to mentorship can stifle the voices of talented emerging screenwriters — especially those from underrepresented communities. As a screenwriter and filmmaker, I know firsthand how transformative it is to receive meaningful feedback and be surrounded by people who believe in your story. That’s why I launched this two-day retreat: to offer a space where writers in the Greater Vancouver area can unplug, connect, and dig deeper into their scripts with guidance from a professional story editor. The Narrative Nest is more than a writing weekend—it’s about building community, uplifting each other’s voices, and carving out space for stories that deserve to be told.

Our Team

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Founder/Program Manager

Allana Miller is a Vancouver based filmmaker & community leader. She’s a 2025 recipient of Latincouver’s Social Impact Grant and 2026 recipient of DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society' s Youth for People and the Planet Grant to further expand The Narrative Nest. Allana is an alumni of Vancouver Film School’s Screenwriting Fundamentals Course and the Black Women Film & Media’s Producing Residency. Allana brings a valuable perspective on the needs of emerging, independent filmmakers.

Allana Miller

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Facilitator

Zac Plasket is a facilitator and educator based in Vancouver, BC. He holds a bachelors in science with a major in biological sciences, and a graduate diploma in education. Additionally, Zac is a 2026 recipient of DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society' s Youth for People and the Planet Grant to further develop programs under The Narrative Nest. With 12 years of work experience ranging from teaching to lab supervision, he brings a wealth of knowledge to guide students and peers.

Zac Plasket

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Story Editor

Giselle Miller is a writer and award-winning producer based in Montego Bay Jamaica. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from UBC and is developing several projects. Her web series "Novelette is Trying" is currently on OUTTV. Giselle brings both creative insight and practical industry knowledge to the development process.