EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

BFA Film SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY, BURNABY, BC (September 2015 - September 2020)

Murmuration Residency GLENSHEE, SCOTLAND (June 10th - June 17th 2023)

AqTushetii Residency TBILISI, GEORGIA (August 16th - September 18th 2024)

Philip Hoffman Film Farm TRENTON, ONTARIO (July 6th - July 14th 2025)

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Proficient in: Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Meets), MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive), Aspera, Media Shuttle, Slack, Zoom, VeraCrypt, ExpressVPN.

Editing & Post-Sound: Adobe Premiere Pro, Audition, Photoshop, Illustrator, DaVinci Resolve, AVID Media Composer, Pro Tools.

Hardware & Audio Equipment: Zoom H6, Sound Devices 633, boom operation, lavalier/wireless systems, shotgun mics, field mixers.

SELECTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Program Manager • DOXA Documentary Film Festival • VANCOUVER, BC (Jan 2025 - Present) Directed the programming and delivery of the 2025 DOXA Documentary Film Festival, collaborating with the Programming Committee to finalize the lineup of 30–40 films, including Justice Forum and Rated Y programs. Negotiated screening rights with filmmakers and distributors, oversaw print traffic and program scheduling, and wrote and edited film notes for the program book and website. Coordinated filmmaker travel and hospitality, organized and moderated Q&As and panel discussions, and worked with community partners to create meaningful public engagement. Supervised programming staff and prepared a comprehensive post-festival report with recommendations for future editions.

Independent Filmmaker and Film Worker • VANCOUVER, BC (2015 - Present) Direct all aspects of film production, including location booking, subject coordination, travel arrangements, and securing film permits. Supervise scheduling and draft agreements for subjects while collaborating with artists and crew. Pursue grant opportunities and evaluate budgets to secure funding for projects. Support fellow artists by overseeing budgets, assisting in contract creation, managing their scheduling, and providing sound mixing and design for their films.

Adjunct Professor • University of British Columbia • VANCOUVER, BC (September 2024 - Present) Independently manage all aspects of course development and logistics for a university-level course, demonstrating strong organizational skills in coordinating curriculum design, scheduling, and assignments while providing constructive feedback to students. Collaborate with industry professionals to enhance community engagement through guest lecturers. Maintain comprehensive course records to support students' technical and academic needs.

Instructor • VANCOUVER, BC (2019 - Present) Develop and lead low-cost workshops for marginalized individuals to overcome technological barriers in film and sound in collaboration with organizations such as Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society and UNIT/PITT. Create course materials, book event spaces, and secure funding through grants and sponsorships while managing social media campaigns. Collaborate with artist organizations, teachers, and guest lecturers to foster an inclusive environment. Demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills while effectively juggling multiple tasks to serve the community.

Non-Profit Arts Governance • UNIT/PITT • VANCOUVER, BC (2024 - 2026) Serve as a director on the board of directors, contributing to strategic planning and governance while balancing multiple tasks. Attend monthly meetings to address organizational challenges and collaborate with board members to develop policies that enhance community engagement. Oversee the drafting of artists' contracts and identify grant opportunities, manage funding applications, create reports for stakeholders and run social media campaigns to boost visibility. Provide insights on programming and organizational growth, demonstrating strong leadership, communication, and time management skills in a dynamic artistic environment.

Co-Founder/Organizer • Full Frame Collective • VANCOUVER, BC (2022 - Present) Co-founded a film collective dedicated to experimental filmmaking, community engagement, and sustainable practices. Organized workshops to address technological barriers, curated screenings showcasing local and international works, and led the development of a West Coast Film Farm. Coordinated funding applications, maintained detailed reports on project progress, and cultivated partnerships with artists, educators, and community groups to expand outreach. Oversaw program planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure effective operations while fostering an inclusive platform for underrepresented voices in film.

Editor • Kickstart Entertainment • VANCOUVER, BC (2019 - 2024) Managed multiple editing projects for broadcast and streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and HBO, meeting tight deadlines to deliver high-quality content to broadcasters and post-production teams. Collaborated with directors and producers to align creative visions while maintaining project integrity. Efficiently organized project workflows and adhered to budget constraints, delivering polished final products that met rigorous creative and technical standards.

BUCKET COLLECTIVE - CO-FOUNDER

Growing Images Screening • Co-organizer. Presented visiting artist Karel Doing for an evening program of short films at SFU. Coordinated partnerships, event logistics, and audience outreach. 2025.

Growing Images Workshop • Co-organizer. Hosted a full-day 16mm phytography workshop with Karel Doing at UNIT/PITT. Managed materials, registration, and promotion. 2025.

Light of a Thousand Stars • Co-curator. Programmed a short film screening with Diffusion Festival exploring state violence, imperialism, and environmental catastrophe. Coordinated event at The Cinematheque and managed audience outreach. 2025.

Sharlene Bamboat Screening • Co-organizer. Coordinated a public screening of if from every tongue it drips at SFU Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema. Managed partnerships, logistics, and communication with the artist. 2025.

Sharlene Bamboat Artist Talk • Co-organizer. Hosted an artist talk with Sharlene Bamboat on collaborative aesthetics in moving-image and sound practice. Oversaw scheduling, partnerships, and community outreach. 2025.

WORKSHOPS/SCREENINGS

Ecco Landscapes • Commissioned by UNIT/PITT, led a three-day workshop for 12 artists on sound mapping. Coordinated the hiring of Barry Truax and Edzi'u as guest speakers, managing event logistics, scheduling, and communication. 2024.

Soundscapes • Facilitator. Commissioned by Cineworks to lead a four-week sound workshop, guiding participants through both the technical and theoretical aspects of soundscapes. 2021.

FILMOGRAPHY

POSITIVE TRANSPARENCIES • DYE DESTRUCTION, EXPERIMENTAL, 7 MIN, DISTRIBUTED BY CFMDC

Over the Island • DOCUMENTARY HYBRID, 27 MIN, DISTRIBUTED BY CFMDC

OIKOS • SUPER8, EXPERIMENTAL DOCUMENTARY, SHORT, 8 MIN, 2022

Normal People Dont Feel This Way • MIXED MEDIA, EXPERIMENTAL NARRATIVE, 17 MIN, 2021

You Are Here • SUPER8, EXPERIMENTAL DOCUMENTARY,SHORT, 8 MIN, 2018

ENGENDER• GLITCH ART, DOCUMENTARY, 5 MIN, 2016

SELECTED BOARD MEMBERSHIP ROLES AND COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS

Board of Directors • UNIT/PITT Society for Art and Critical Awareness, 2024

SCREENINGS

Revolutions Per Minute • 2025

Ann Arbour FIlm Festival • 2025

Festival du Nouveau Cinéma • 2024

Antimatter Media Art • 2024

Queer City Cinema • 2024

Transient Visions: Festival of the Moving Image • 2024

End of the Other • 2023

AWARDS/GRANTS

Concept to Realization (Canada Council for the Arts) • 2025

Phillip B. Lind Emerging Artist Prize Long List • 2024

Sound of the Sun Soundscape Commission (Unit/Pitt) • 2024

Professional Development for the Arts (Canada Council for the Arts) • 2023

Concept to Realization (Canada Council for the Arts) • 2021

SFU Service Award (Simon Fraser University) • 2018

DISTRIBUTION

Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre, Toronto, Canada.

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