DR. SHIRLEY CHEECHOO C.M.
PRESIDENT
Shirley is an accomplished and awarding winning artist, actor and filmmaker, and has been working in the Indigenous community for over 30 years. She is the proud recipient of numerous awards both for her own work and for recognition of her profound contributions to arts practice throughout Ontario.
PATRICIA SCARLETT
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Scarlett’s early experience in the industry began at TVOntario where she worked primarily in international sales. As a highly successful Sales Executive at TVOntario, Scarlett was responsible for opening up the Latin American market. She initiated and closed TVOntario’s first educational broadcast and educational non-broadcast sales in Brazil.
NANO DEBASSIGE
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Nano is an accomplished Cinematographer and Editor who has received accolades in the Documentary/Docu-Drama genres. Nano has also worked on Television productions, Feature Films, and Theatre productions as both actor and crew.
PHYLLIS ELLIS
SHOWRUNNER
Phyllis Ellis has worked in film and television for more than 20 years, as an actor, director, producer and writer, creating critically acclaimed and award-winning films and television across genres.