Sarah Galea-Davis

Sarah Galea-Davis is a Canadian filmmaker and screenwriter based in Toronto, Ontario, whose debut feature film The Players premiered in 2025.

An alumna of the Canadian Film Centre, she previously directed a number of short films, most notably Can You Wave Bye-Bye? in 2007. She has also been a producer for other filmmakers, most notably the documentary films of Marc de Guerre.

The Players debuted at the 2025 Glasgow Film Festival, and had its Canadian premiere at the 2025 Canadian Film Festival. The film was based in part on her own experiences joining a theatrical acting troupe as a teenager prior to becoming a filmmaker.

Filmography Berlin - 2005, writer and director I Made a Girlfriend - 2007, writer and director Can You Wave Bye-Bye? - 2007, writer and director The End of Men - 2011, producer Who's Sorry Now? - 2012, producer Why Men Cheat - 2012, producer Porch Stories - 2014, producer An Apartment - 2014, writer and director Safe at Home - 2020, co-director with Dave Derewlany The Players - 2025, writer and director

Awards Award Date of ceremony Category Work Result CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival 2008 Best Canadian Short Film Can You Wave Bye-Bye? Genie Awards 2009 Best Live Action Short Drama Prix Jutra 2008 Best Short Film Canadian Film Festival 2025 DGC Ontario Best Director The Players