Sarah Luby is a Canadian filmmaker, performer, and producer known for crafting bold, human stories that blend empathy, inclusion, and humor. Drawing from her lived experience and advocacy around invisible disabilities, she brings a distinct voice to her work—using wit and warmth as tools for connection and creating space for both laughter and truth.

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 A classically trained singer with a bachelor’s degree in music in Vocal Performance, Sarah approaches storytelling through a multidisciplinary lens, with experience spanning film, television, music, and theatre. Growing up, she was a competitive 5-pin bowler, dancer, and vocalist—early passions that helped shape her discipline, stage presence, and creative versatility.

Her on-screen credits include projects with Crave, CTV, Hallmark, CBS, CBC, Netflix, and Universal, as well as roles in Orphan: First Kill and Nobody 2. She has also collaborated on stage with the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre and Manitoba Opera. She will next be seen in a leading role in the Lifetime thriller I Have to Kill My Neighbour, and as comic relief in Universal’s Violent Night 2 which will be released in December 2026.

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Behind the camera, Sarah has built an impressive producing career, contributing to high-profile projects including the feature Normal, starring Bob Odenkirk, as well as large-scale comedy fundraisers that showcase her ability to balance creative vision with sharp comedic instincts and logistical precision. Her directorial debut, Silent Sonata, exemplifies her signature blend of music, movement, and cinematic storytelling, and premiered at the Whistler Film Festival and had its International Premiere at Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival. Recently, Sarah was chosen as one of six Manitoba directors selected for The National Screen Institute's intensive 2026 directing lab.

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Deeply engaged with her community, Sarah partners with organizations supporting teens living with Type 1 diabetes and is a passionate advocate for accessibility, representation, and joy in the arts.