ALFF Creator Talk hosted by Elamin Abdelmahmoud: Tracy & Martina: Goin’ Out West

This event took place on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 4:00 pmYukon Arts Centre

Free event!

Director Brendan Langelle Lyle and stars Greg Vardy and Justine Williamson discuss the origins and making of Tracy & Martina: Goin’ Out West.

ALFF Creator Talks are moderated by Elamin Abdelmahmoud, the host of CBC’s daily arts, entertainment, and pop culture show Commotion. He is an award-winning culture writer and the author of the No. 1 best-selling memoir Son of Elsewhere.

Brendan Langelle Lyle is a Canadian filmmaker who began creating music videos at the age of 15 in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. With a passion for storytelling and a clear vision, he has been able to share his love for art through various creative projects. Working with the likes of Nelly Furtado, Neon Dreams, Goldie Boutilier, Customer Service, and Classified, he has solidified his calling as a video director. With numerous ongoing projects, he consistently demonstrates his genuine love for film.

Greg Vardy (Martina) was born on December 21, 1992 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He is an actor and writer, known for Tracy and Martina: Dirty Deeds (2021), Tracy and Martina: Shootin the Shit (2022) and Tracy and Martina's Cape Breton Christmas (2020). He is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community.

Justine Williamson (Tracy) grew up in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. While attending Cape Breton University in 2014, Justine and her comedic partner, Greg Vardy, formed a YouTube sketch comedy group, The Magic Ranch, which gained notoriety parodying local culture. Books By Justine Williamson.