Stephen Coombs

Standup comedian playwright and performer Stephen Coombs added screenwriter and filmmaker to his repertoire with the debut screening of his 2023 Short Film Worlds Greatest Dad A collaborative effort developed through the NIFCO Introduction to Film course Stephens foray into film follows on the heels of his most recent oneman show Here Now a deeply personal yet relatable portrayal of his journey with cancer that is equally touching and hilarious in its observations Through Stephens multifaceted career one thing that has held constant is the importance of storytelling Specifically sharing stories inspired by personal life experiences Stephens newest short film Kneaded developed through NIFCOs First Time Filmmaker program and the support of Arts NL is a short drama that explores the importance of selfcare for those who find themselves filling the role of primary caregiver within the cultural context of traditional Newfoundland family dynamics He is presently working on developing his next short film with hopes to adopting his latest full stage production into a feature film series