I've been working on breaking into the film industry for the past year. I've been taking opportunities such as a film training course and mentorship with Nate Gaffney and Desmond Simon, as well as acting classes, improv, stand-up comedy, and a set etiquette course. I have been an extra on a feature film. The mentorship is a documentary I am currently working on which I am co-directing, writing and will be assisting editing when the time comes.
I also have a background in fine arts.

Lauren Powell is a 2D/3D artist focused on the intersections between environment and set design, conceptual art, game development and film-making. She is a 2022 graduate of the NBCCD Digital Media program and an associate member of the Co-op.

Her main focus in film is within the art department, in roles such as production designer, prop master, set decoration and/or wardrobe.

She has done production design for 6 short films and has served as prop master for the Bell Fibe TV1 comedy series O'Don's. In addition to art department roles, she has also served as a PA on Ry O'Toole's feature film Further Than the Eye Can See.

She has specific skills in 3D digital art, graphic design and prop making. As a production designer on a number of small crew shoots she has a wide scope of skills in planning, sourcing, creating and managing items for the set, props and wardrobe departments.

She loves to use Blender (the 3D software), Photoshop and Google Slides and Sheets in her creative process. In her free time she volunteers for the Demonic Brilliance Film Festival doing graphic design and is also available to take on freelance work in various digital mediums (2D graphics, 3D assets, simple motion graphics and animation, etc.).

Prior to getting involved with the local film scene, she has experience volunteering numerous years for the haunted attraction Scare to Care SJ helping with sets, layout, props, costumes and working as a scare actor.

Originally from Woodstock, Ontario, Rodelle Rancourt moved to Saint John, New Brunswick in 2021. Rodelle has competed in school, and fair talent shows for singing and dance. She took dance classes for six years and studied vocal training with Opera singer Brian Belleth.

Rodelle would like to act in film productions and gain experience in the industry.

Donovan Richard is an experienced independent filmmaker in the NB film community, with a wealth of experience as a producer, director, and artistic director. His career began with attendance at the New Brunswick Filmmaker's Cooperative in 2003, where he developed his skills in producing and directing. He is also a proud alumnus of the Université de Moncton, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History.

Donovan has held several leadership positions, including Past President, Past Vice-president, and current member of the Board of Directors for the New Brunswick Filmmakers' Cooperative since 2005. He is also currently serving as a board member for WFNB since 2021, and he previously served as a board Director for ArtsLink NB from 2009 to 2013.

Donovan has also worked on numerous projects, and he has mentored several filmmakers, providing workshops and training since 2003 in subjects such as introduction to filmmaking, Production Design, 1st Assistant Directing, and Production management. He has a great passion for the industry and is dedicated to fostering growth and development in emerging talent.

Karen is an emerging filmmaker and producer with one feature-length documentary completed (Highest Tides & Green Grass; Introducing Saint John’s Newest Hitmakers). Her feature was selected to screen at the annual Silver Wave Film Festival and in Nova Scotia. She has experience as a production coordinator and production assistant on two projects. Karen has also participated as an extra in features shot in Saint John, New Brunswick. In the late eighties, Karen produced a television show about famous artist Miller Britain with interviews including the late Fred Ross and Mitchell Franklin who fought with him in the war.

Production Coordinator for music video “Side of the Road” (Cat Leblanc)

Production Assistant for music video “Faces” (musician Kylie Fox and filmmaker Ariana Marquis) 

Participated as an extra in movies filmed in Saint John:

*In Her Self Defence - Marlee Matlin
*The Fourth Floor - William Hurt
*When Irish Eyes Are Crying - Daniel Baldwin
*Geraldine”s Fortune - Jane Curtian & Mary Walsh  
*The Patient - Meaghan Fellows

In 2018, Nancy took her first steps into television, film and digital production. A world that fascinates and entertains her enormously. During her career in the field, she has had the good fortune to work on documentaries, television series, and variety shows, primarily as a production manager or executive producer.

Prior to her transition to media arts, she was working in event planning and as an advertising promotion manager and front of house manager for a touring show.