Anti-Racism & Inclusion Training for Members.

Lindsay Monture | Artistic Director – imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival

Lindsay Monture is Mohawk from Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. A graduate of York University’s Film and Media Studies program, Lindsay has worked in the media arts sector for over 15 years. Throughout her career she has followed her passion for the arts, culture, language and education. Her desire to work with Indigenous communities has been enriched through opportunities to work with non-profit organizations such as; Kaha:wi Dance Theatre, Native Earth Performing Arts, Maoriland Film Festival, Revolutions Per Minute, Woodland Cultural Centre and Indigenous Climate Action. Lindsay is currently the Artistic Director for the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival.

Maria Pilar Galvez | Director, Programming & Awards, Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television

Maria Pilar Galvez supervises the Canadian Screen Awards process, including rules and regulations, entry administration, and show production. In her role and, as a member of the Academy’s Equity Committee, she develops and implements strategies for wider engagement, inclusion, and access to the awards.

Leena Minifie | Director, Producer, Digital Strategist

Leena Minifie (Gitxaala/British) is a Vancouver-based film and television producer. Her work includes producing BONES OF CROWS, LILY GLADSTONE: FAR OUT THERE (PBS), and BRITISH COLUMBIA – AN UNTOLD HISTORY (Knowledge). An award-winning series producer, Leena has led impact campaigns for INDIAN HORSE, THE GRIZZLIES, THE NEW CORPORATION. She’s a Reelworld Producers Program fellow and 2024 trailblazer. Leena’s directorial debut is THE GOOD CANADIAN (CBC/APTN), an investigative feature documentary that she co-directed for APTN/CBC.

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Melanie Nepinak Hadley | Vice-President, Industry, Partnerships and Growth, Indigenous Screen Office

Melanie is the VP of Industry, Growth and Partnerships at the ISO. Prior to this role she lived many lives in the industry from parking attendant to network executive. With decades of experience, she is a champion for all talent and believes in the power of change through storytelling.

Alethea Bakogeorge | Director of Programs & Development, Disability Screen Office

Alethea Bakogeorge (she/her) is a physically disabled access professional, fundraiser, and actor with cerebral palsy. She is the Director of Programs & Development at the Disability Screen Office, and has worked across the country in fundraising and access at organizations including the National accessArts Centre and The Musical Stage Company. She is in-demand as an accessibility consultant and has taught and lectured across North America on disability representation in the performing arts, access and accommodations, and disability-inclusive organizational change. Alethea maintains an active acting career as a physically disabled voiceover and theatre actor. She lives in Toronto.

Ophira Calof | Facilitator/Filmmaker

Ophira Calof (she/her or they/them) is a multi-award-winning Disabled filmmaker, writer, performer and facilitator who works to “crip the script,” centering disability knowledge and experience throughout all phases of a project. They are currently co-leading the Disabled Producers Lab, presented by NSI, the DSO and Women in View and recently worked as the inaugural creative director for the Accessible Writers’ Lab, a national initiative experimenting with accessibility in TV writing rooms. Ophira has taught workshops and provided mentorship internationally on storytelling, creative process and disability narratives.