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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.

Our Values

Diversity of Programming

Integrity

Education

Quality Of Life

Sustainability

Urban arts community

WIFF Board Members

  • Marty Beneteau (Chair)
  • Lysande Bisson
  • Katharen Bortolin (Secretary)
  • Matt Ciarma
  • Diana Kao
  • Dylan Kristy
  • Pat Papadeas (Vice-Chair)
  • Jeffrey Patterson
  • Liz Pettapiece-Phillips
  • Mary-Ann Rennie
  • Renée Trombley (Treasurer)

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
  • Asil Moussa
    Manager of Finance & Administration
  • Nuha Elalem
    Print Traffic & Digital Asset Manager
  • Nathalie MacDonald
    Industry Relations Manager
  • Maria Cusumano
    Digital Creation Coordinator
  • Idriss Askour
    Assistant Technical Director
  • Elizaveta Gorshkova
    Assistant Digital Asset Manager
  • Jocelyn Levadoux and Danis Sharda
    Volunteer Coordinators
  • Emily Roe
    Merchandising Coordinator
  • Kyle Cacilhas, 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
  • Niklas Pizzolitto
    Executive Assistant to Vincent Georgie
  • Caty Ouassenan
    Brand Experience Coordinator
  • Patrick Masse
    Logistics Coordinator
  • Adelina Hornea
    Community Outreach Coordinator
  • Liz Pettapiece-Phillips
    Ceremonies Producer
  • Dave Houle
    Creative Lead
  • Omran Abouhassan, Sonetta Duncan, Tristan Oliver, Igho Ogbobine, Brandon Pare, Herschelle Pinto, Andrea Spagnuolo, and Hannah Taffinder
    Venue Managers
  • Angela Chifor
    Lead Projectionist
  • Murray Anderson
    Technical Lead
  • Andre Capaldi, Jaclyn Meloche and Jacqueline Watty
    Consultants

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