Born in Saigon, Vietnam before moving to Canada from California, USA. Vu Pham is an active Cinematographer/Gaffer who aspires to tell others’ stories through visual images. His works have been featured on CBC and Bell TV along with several other projects for multinational companies such as Loblaws Ltd.

As an immigrant and person of colour, Vu strives to infuse his distinctive heritage and diverse background into a broad range of projects, including commercial and documentaries, as a demonstration of his unwavering commitment to representation and inclusivity.

Having worked in every major role on a film crew, Ashley has happily settled into positions within the technical department. Cinematography is her passion, but she is always glad for the opportunity to use her skills as a Key Grip, 1st AC and general Camera Operator. Her impressive body of work includes 4 feature films, over 30 short films, video work for universities, government, television, live sports/events, as well as various workshops/talks that she has led in Fredericton and beyond. 

Ashley currently works as a full time content creator for the University of New Brunswick while also pursuing freelance video work in her free time. 

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.