grant Aaron

grant Aaron wants to hit. A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, he grew up surrounded by the soulful music of the culture-rich Big Easy. But just as jazz and mambo-flavored funk crept into him, the influence of Jeff Buckley, Bjork, and the depths of electronic and world music challenged him to be more than the standard singer/songwriter. With a biting voice forged in church choirs and weathered in garage bands, and an agile ear made nimble by variety, Aaron creates music for the mood. And tells a story each listen.

Shane Michael Brooks

This former medical student decided to put all of his hopes into his dreams and begin making films. A student at the Univeristy of New Orleans, he is actively involved with the Drama and Communications department both in film and videography. He has a passion for cinematography rivaled only by that of CGI special effects. His film credits include ELVIS: T-4 (Writer-Director-Editor / 16mm), B.R.A.T.T.S. (Writer-Director-Editor / DV), <<REWIND (Director of Photography / DV), and a variety of music videos under his belt. A resident of Metairie, LA, he hopes to migrate back west someday to teach and work in the film and video industry.

André Fernandes’ unique blend of 18 years film and video experience, ranging from Special Effects Photography to Feature Film Dramas, gives him a creative eye for detail and the ability to capture truly beautiful imagery. As a Director of Photography, André “paints with light” to create the desired mood and atmosphere for any production. André has shot for every major Canadian broadcaster and many US studios. His skilled camera work is extensive and has taken him around the world shooting feature fi lms, national U.S. TV commercials, music videos, television series, documentaries and short films. Often working in both Film and Digital mediums, André is fluent with various 35mm, 16mm, HD, Digital and Analogue cameras. André specializes in Steadicam and is a fully equipped Steadicam Owner/Operator. André
studied Broadcasting in Vancouver BC, Canada and Cinematography in Rockport, Maine USA IATSE 669 www.cinematographer.ca.

Kate Green was born and raised on Vancouver Island and begun her career at Malaspina University in Nanaimo where she studied Technical Theatre. For the next thirteen years Kate has worked in the Film and Television industry as a writer, director, actor, and producer. In 2001, Kate joined the comedy troupe Jocular Vein, and later formed an all female sketch troupe The Three Sweet Tarts. Recently, she has finished production on Off-Centre Television Season Two, as a Producer and Co-Host. Currently, Kate is working on the Television series Crash Test Mommy on the Life Network as a 1st A.D. Kate is also a proud volunteer for the Boys & Girls Club of Vancouver where she has lead a film club for high risk kids ages 11-13yrs. For the past two years.

Tyronne L’Hirondelle - After finishing the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology’s Radio and Television Arts course Tyronne began his professional career as an editor by cutting news stories for CITV in Edmonton. He moved to Vancouver in 1983 and worked at CKVU editing everything from News, to station promos and documentaries.

Now as a freelance editor Tyronne has edited projects like the award winning documentary,“A Tribe of His Own – The journalism of P. Sainath” and the W Network lifestyle series “The Shopping Bags” all the while juggling his other jobs as an actor, husband and dad to his 4 year old son and two year old daughter.

Ita Margalit is presently a Producer/Writer for Off-Centre Television, a sketch-comedy series on KVOS. She has also been an Associate Producer for the short film, Sarah’s Room, which screened at NSI and VIFF; and the Producer/Artistic Director for The House of Mirrors, a Visual Arts/Multi-Media exhibit that toured B.C. Ita has 15 years experience in financial and organizational management. Ita’s screenwriting credits include: 49th & Main, CBC; Off-Centre TV, seasons 1&2, KVOS; A Burning Question, History Channel; and Sarah’s Room. Ita’s scripts have won or placed in writing competitions including: CBC Signature Short Contest; MocDoc Competition; Nicholl Fellowship; American Gem Screenwriting Contest, San Diego Screenwriting Contest. She is a recipient of a Praxis Fellowship and a BC Film Screenwriting Internship.

Dave Taylor

Dave is a journalist and writer who likes to play volleyball during work hours. Dave graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and has a post-graduate diploma in professional writing and editing. He currently works as a Communications Specialist while working on independent writing and film projects and has experience in freelance journalism, sports editing and news reporting for which he has received numerous awards. His interests include novel and screenplay writing and running.

Christina Szokendi

An entrepreneur at heart, Christina decided to leave the corporate world after many years and is now Principal of Pivotal Concepts which provides marketing, sales, graphic and web design solutions for small businesses, primarily in the travel, spa and film industries. When she's not coordinating events, she indulges in food, travel, dancing and power yoga sessions.