Girls with Grit
We aim to make education in the arts accessible to young female artists.
About Us
Girls with Grit is a non-profit organization that was created to provide opportunities to young females who wish to pursue the arts but don’t always have the ability or opportunity to do so. Our scholarship specifically focuses on acting training on-camera, and our mission is to break down barriers for young women in TV and Film. We support and fuel female artists who demonstrate determination, passion and drive to make a difference in their arts community and pursue their artistic endeavours.
Foundation Director
Canadian Actress Sarah Gnocato is best known for her role's in eOne's "The Millenials", YTV's second season of "Undercover High", Tribeca Film Festival's official selection "Bunker Burger", and as a co-creator of “Bottled Up.” She has been in the TV and film industry since 2010, when she transitioned from stage, after over 10 years of theater training, including five years at Oakville's West End Studio Theater.
Sarah has trained at Second City over the past 10 years, performing on the Second City stage and participating in the Big City Improv Fest where she received recognition as a prominent female improviser. Sarah also has over 14 years of formal dance training, specializing in tap and jazz.
Sarah is the Head Resident Youth Coach and and Director of Youth Division at Toronto's Armstrong Acting Studios. Her enthusiasm and passion for the craft is what drives her current role, guiding young actors breaking into the industry and cultivating a love for the work.
As a woman in the industry, Sarah founded Girls with Grit with the intention of making education in the arts more accessible to those in need. She is very passionate about making female voices heard, and giving them a platform to share their opinions, energy and work.
Contact Us
Get in touch with us by emailing info@girlswgrit.com, or connect with us on social!
We are currently based in Toronto Ontario Canada.