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Screaming Goat Films is a Toronto-based production company with a focus on story-development and production services.
Founded in 2023 by actor/filmmakers John Thomas Gauthier and Madison Caan, Screaming Goat Films was born out of a desire to foster new opportunities for Canadians, by developing films that not only entertain, but inspire.
Relying on their vast network of top industry creatives, Gauthier and Caan ensure that every frame is crafted with intention and excellence.​
MEET THE TEAM
John Thomas Gauthier
CEO Screaming Goat Films
John Thomas Gauthier is an actor, writer, director, producer, stuntman and father hailing from Ottawa, Ontario. Since moving to Toronto in 2017 to expand his professional career, Gauthier has made an impact both on and off screen by focusing as much on his writing and producing as his performing. Pen to screen on Butterfly, his first short in 2021, gave him his first taste of what it was like bringing a creation to life, and has been picking up the pace ever since.​
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Normally cast as the “big guy," Gauthier has worked on many popular shows such as The Boys (Prime), Titans (Netflix), Fubar (Netflix) and Law & Order Toronto (Prime). Other notable roles include projects such as Skymed (Peacock), The Hardy Boys (Hulu), Pretty Hard Cases (CBC), Brilliant Minds (NBC) and In The Dark (CW). Several other features and series Gauthier has worked on will also be released at the end of 2024 and in 2025, where he hopes to continue to expand his portfolio and build his network even more.
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As a writer, Gauthier writes what he knows. Whether he's pulling comedic storylines from his years as a bartender, or dramatic storylines from experiences with grief and loss, vulnerability and truth is at the core of every word.​
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As a producer Gauthier is an invaluable asset for set morale. With experience overseeing multiple departments at once, Gauthier is the necessary glue on set.
President Screaming Goat Films
Madison Caan is a reputable producer, director and actor with over a decade of experience in the performing arts and film industries. A U.S. citizen, and Permanent Resident of Canada, Madison taps into her vast network on both sides of the border, telling original stories with exceptional talent.
Madison co-founded Screaming Goat Films with John Thomas Gauthier in 2023, becoming the president and lead producer for the company. Since then, Madison has produced over seven narrative short films and directed a feature documentary, A Radical Dream, which is now in post-production with a worldwide distribution deal with Hawk Hill Pictures (Canada non exclusive).
Madison has earned Screaming Goat Films official selections at Canadian Film Fest (Comedy Igniter Challenge), Playhouse West Film Festival LA, the Diabolical Horror Film Festival and the Houston Comedy Film Festival, bringing home awards at the New York City Short Comedy Film Festival, and the Alternative Toronto Film Festival for best comedy short.
As an actor, Madison received her training in New York, LA and Toronto, starting with a Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts from Skidmore College and then continuing at the William Esper Studio, followed by Playhouse West and RAW Actor Studio, respectively. Madison is known for feature films Victorious (2026), Mortal Game (2024), Cheat (2024), and short films Stairwell and Con/Freud (Winner Best Actress NY Short Comedy Film Festival 2025).
On stage Madison is known for the heavyweight role of "Lisa" in Rebecca Gilman's The Glory of Living, at The King Black Box Toronto, and for her performance the world premiere of The Slow Room written and directed by Annie Dorsen at Performance Space NYC.
With extensive experience wearing multiple hats in front and behind the camera, Madison excels at producing stories from conception to execution. A reliable collaborator, and dedicated artist, Madison is only revving up.
Madison is a proud member of ACTRA and WIFT.
Madison
Caan
Sean
Irvine
CFO Screaming Goat Films
With a BFA in Film Production, a strong background in sales, and a keen eye for both storytelling and numbers, Sean Irvine combines creativity with business savvy. His mission isn’t just to help tell compelling stories—it’s to ensure they reach the audiences who need them most. Because, as he believes, stories are what connect us and remind us that we’re more alike than we are different.
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A versatile actor with a gift for bringing depth, empathy, and authenticity to his roles, Sean has appeared in projects such as The Greatest (Netflix), The Christmas Bookshop (Nicely TV), and The Dark Side of Comedy: Phil Hartman (Vice TV). His stage work includes standout performances in The Glory of Living by Rebecca Gilman and The Irish Pub Play by Aurora McClennan—both critically praised productions at The King Black Box Theatre.
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In addition to acting, Sean is an emerging force behind the scenes. He co-produced the erotic thriller DESIRE, a festival-selected short, and is currently adapting a modern retelling of a Charles Dickens classic into a limited series.
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Known by his creative handle @Atlas316 — Sean lives by his personal motto: “That I so love the world that I ask not for a lighter burden, but for broader shoulders.” It’s a philosophy that fuels every aspect of his work, whether he’s performing on stage, acting on screen, or collaborating behind the camera.
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If you meet him in person, don’t be surprised if the first thing he says is,
“Tell me your story.”