Who We Are

Our VISION

A nationally recognized, industry-leading cultural destination.

Our Mission

WIFF is a cultural, charitable organization that celebrates the art of cinema by showcasing Canadian and international film and filmmakers. Delivering exceptional experiences through film, WIFF strengthens and enriches community while promoting the creative economy.

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Our Values

Diversity of Programming

Increasing the exposure of Canadian and international film to all audiences and offering programming which appeals to and is representative of people in our community.

Integrity

Developing and nurturing respectful relationships with each other, our volunteers, audience, partners and the film industry.

Education

Being a vehicle to increase knowledge of film and the film industry.

Quality Of Life

Contributing to the quality of life for Windsor-Essex residents that comes from having a vibrant arts community.

Sustainability

Operating under the highest standards that will ensure the continuance of the festival for years to come.

Urban arts community

Being part of a cultural hub and vibrant arts community in the downtown core.

WIFF Board Members

• Jeffrey Patterson (Chair)
• Liz Pettapiece-Phillips (Vice-Chair)
• Dylan Kristy (Secretary)
• Matt Ciarma (Treasurer)
• Lori Atkinson
• Aaron Campbell (Special Advisor, Non-Voting)
• Jackie Dent
• Dr. Carolyn Francis
• Michael Kaye
• Christopher R. Kruba
• Mary-Ann Rennie

WIFF Staff

• Vincent Georgie
  Executive Director and Chief Programmer
• Hayden Freker
  Managing Director
• Erika Sanborn
  Director of Marketing & Communications
• Austin Di Pietro
  Director of Operations & Special Events
• Lana Oppen
  Technical Director
• Patrick Masse
  Manager of Finance & Administration
• Nuha Elalem
  Print Traffic & Digital Asset Manager
• Nathalie MacDonald
  Industry Relations Manager
• Dave Houle
  Creative Lead
• Maria Cusumano
  Digital Creation Coordinator
• Talia Ryckman-Klein
  Social Media Coordinator
• Idriss Askour
  Assistant Technical Director
• Elizaveta Gorshkova
  Assistant Digital Asset Manager
• Jocelyn Levadoux and Danis Sharda
  Volunteer Coordinators
• Yazmyn Wightman
  Assistant Volunteer Coordinator
• Shamma Hage, Lisa Kitsos, Nathalie Mero, Kelley O’Donnell, Sharon O’Hagan-Wong, Lynda Pizzolitto, and Mary-Ann Rennie
  Patron Services Coordinators
• Nate Parent
  Special Events Coordinator
• Rachel Haddad & Niklas Pizzolitto
  Executive Assistant to Vincent Georgie
• Liz Pettapiece-Phillips
  Ceremonies Producer
• Alexandria MacLellan, Tristan Oliver, Igho Ogbobine, Herschelle Pinto, Emily Roe, Andrea Spagnuolo, and Hannah Taffinder
  Venue Managers
• Gabriel Berard, Angela Chifor, Drew Foley, Grace McLinden, Jagger Riddell
  Technical Leads
• André Capaldi, Jaclyn Meloche, and Jacqueline Watty
  Consultants