David Mortimer – From Glace Bay to Hollywood

David Mortimer, a proud CBU alumnus from Glace Bay, joins President Dingwall to discuss his journey from studying environmental science at Cape Breton University to building an impressive career in film and television. From his first movie role during his first year at CBU to premiering two films at the Toronto International Film Festival, David’s story is one of determination, resilience and saying yes to opportunities.

The conversation explores how David balanced his education with his lifelong dream of acting, why he pursued an environmental science degree alongside his creative ambitions and how his time at CBU taught him the discipline and habits that directly translated to memorizing scripts and handling rejection in the entertainment industry.

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