Film Roles: Actor, Art Department, Assistant Art Director, Assistant Picture Editor, Boom Operator, Camera Assistant, Co-producer, Director 1st Assistant, DOP, Extra, Gaffer, Grip, Producer, Production Assistant, Stills Photographer, Storyboarding, Supporting Role, Transportation, Undefined, Writer
Place of Residence: Perth-Andover
Allan is a well-established Woolastookew (Maliseet) visual artist from Tobique First Nation who specializes in paintings, photography and carvings that evoke emotion and look at difficult issues facing Wabanaki people today. Allan is also a graphic designer, historian, and budding filmmaker. He has no formal academic training and is self taught in many of his talents.
Saulis serves as Indigenous Liaison of the New Brunswick Filmmakers' Co-operative, and President for Maritime Indigenous Artists, where he has been since 2017.
Film Roles: Actor, Boom Operator, Camera Assistant, Craft Services, Director, Director 1st Assistant, Director and Writer, Extra, Producer, Production Assistant, Set Design, Singer / Vocalist, Sound Editor, Stills Photographer, Supporting Role, Video Editor, Writer
Place of Residence: Saint John
Steph is a dynamic force in filmmaking, boasting a versatile skill set that spans writing, producing, directing, acting, singing, and sound recording. Originating from Toronto and later enriching their craft in Saint John, Steph has immersed themself in the intricacies of storytelling. With a flair for the dramatic and comedy, they seamlessly transitioned from singing to acting and then directing. Noteworthy for their meticulous sound recording, Steph elevates the auditory experience of their films. Beyond roles and accolades, Steph's defining trait is an unwavering passion for creativity, driving them to explore new avenues and contribute to the evolving landscape of filmmaking. Their journey is a testament to the power of storytelling, with Steph leaving an indelible mark on the cinematic world.
Film Roles: Actor, Co-writer, Extra, Supporting Role, Writer
Place of Residence: Fredericton
Looking to gain experience in acting and writing. Very hard working, adaptable, and passionate about my work.
Film Roles: Director, DOP, Stills Photographer, Video Editor
Place of Residence: Fredericton
Desmond Simon is a Mi'kmaq Director of Photography from Elsipogtog First Nation, recognized for his documentary work available on CBC Gem and various online platforms. Hailing from Elsipogtog, he brings a unique cultural lens to his filmmaking, beautifully capturing untold stories and unexplored narratives.
Although Desmond Simon's foundation is in documentaries, he's eager to expand into narrative cinema, displaying a hunger to learn and grow. A firm believer in collaboration, he generously lends his expertise to fellow filmmakers, cultivating a cooperative spirit within the film community, with a fresh perspective and relentless drive.
Film Roles: Producer, Sound Editor, Storyboarding, Video Editor, Writer
Place of Residence: Quispamsis
Based in Quispamsis, NB. Retired from 40 year career in Journalism (Radio/TV/Web).
Producing educational videos and audio podcasts for Early Childhood Education programs for community colleges in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick.
Co-producer - with Scott Laskey - of the Youtube Series, The Ebike Chef. We go places. We cook stuff.
Film Roles: Grip, Storyboarding
Place of Residence: Fredericton
Laurence Sparks is a 1987 Concordia animation graduate with a Forest Technician's degree from the Maritime Institute of Forest Technology. He is now a consultant with Appen.com and works remotely to maintain his creative independence. Most recently Laurence was a member of the Fredericton Society of artists for two years exhibiting pastel works mostly and he did a few commissions as well.
Laurence has a personal video project in the works at the moment.