Jazz band Retro performs at festival opening party, 2021

qiff Board of Directors 2025–2026

President: Terry Noreault

Vice President: Claudia Medina

Treasurer: Devan Gillard

Secretary: Angie Davey

Directors at Large:

Peg Campbell
Eli Leyland
Nina Mussellam
Nola Poirier
Tai Uhlmann

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Staff

Gary Shilling – qathet film society Executive Director

Gary is actively engaged in the cultural community of qathet Regional District. A marketing and communications professional – he applies his practical knowledge to all aspects of the artistic visioning, financial stability, and organizational readiness of the qathet film society, their annual Film Festival, and the Patricia Theatre. As Executive Director for the Society, Gary is focussed on strengthening the role that film plays in the cultural and economic fabric of the region.

Laura Wilson – Patricia Theatre Manager

Laura is creating a brand new bio.

Peg Campbell — qathet Film Society Education Director

Peg Campbell is an award-winning filmmaker whose work has screened and broadcast internationally on CBC, PBS, Knowledge Network and more. A Professor Emeritus at Emily Carr University of Art & Design, Peg is now Education Director and lead programmer with the qathet International Film Festival and 3 Ears Indigenous Film Festival, and organizes the youth film camp. She has spent decades mentoring filmmakers and supporting community storytelling. As producer of the Tla’amin Nation’s award winning documentary, təm kʷaθ nan Namesake, she shaped the story with care and clarity.
Linda

Linda Krepinsky, qathet film society Operations Manager

Linda moved to Powell River in 2018, leaving the bustle of Ontario for a nature-filled life on the Sunshine Coast. She brings with her a wealth of experience from her previous careers as a program manager in social services, and marketing professional in the educational publishing industry. As a longtime lover of films and film festivals and enthusiastic PRFF 2019 volunteer, Linda is thrilled to join the team in bringing this year’s festival to Powell River.

Nicole Narbonne, Communications Designer

Nicole is a professional designer, web designer and artist. She is passionate about Powell River: the history, the people, the future and continually works to make a positive change in our community. Nicole has volunteered extensively throughout the community including fourteen years designing and updating the Patricia Theatre and other non-profit websites, designing logos for businesses and community groups such as Community Resource Centre, Powell River Farmer’s Institute, Disability Games, and more. Currently working as a freelance designer, she is excited to put her energy and imagination behind the qathet film festival.