Jenn McCready
Chair
Jenn is a librarian, a mother, a traveller, and a huge fan of the Guelph Film Festival and this community. With years of experience working at banks, managing library budgets, and volunteering as treasurer and president at her kids' preschool, she welcomed the opportunity to take on the role of Treasurer, and now Chair, with the GFF. She loves a book that makes you think, a film that shows you the world, and any opportunity to bring people together to talk about important (or just fabulously interesting) stuff.
Farrah Trahan
Treasurer
Farrah is a mom to three teenage boys and an active volunteer sitting on numerous boards. She has a passion for community building and engagement. Using her financial and administration skills, Farrah hopes to help the Guelph Film Festival in its mission to inspire community engagement.
Paola Varela
Secretary
Originally from Mexico, Paola is a video production student at the Toronto Film School.
In 2022, Paola volunteered at the Guelph Film Festival, showcasing her dedication and passion for the industry. Eager to contribute her skills, Paola joined the Board of Directors. She believes that film has the power to bridge gaps, break barriers, and celebrate diversity. Paola hopes to make a meaningful impact in the film industry and contribute to the growth and success of the Guelph Film Festival.
Emmalia Bortolon-Vettor
Emmalia is a guitarist and multi-disciplinary researcher. Their current musical project is the goth-rock outfit, Bonnie Trash, who blends Northern Italian folklore with creative research to present modern horror stories. Emma has an MA in Critical Studies in Improvisation, with an interest in developing alternative music curricula in schools. Emma’s work in the local arts community includes coordinating the Girls Rock Camp Guelph chapter, live music and theatre curation, and live sound engineering.
Kyle Mackie
Kyle is an educational consultant living and working in downtown Guelph. You can find him cycling in the trails and gravel roads around town, playing his ukulele at the local pub, or at home with his busy family, noisy chickens and furry dog. Kyle has a Masters of Arts in Theatre from the University of Guelph. His scholarship focuses on digital mapping applications, digital identities and community narratives.
Hannah Senitt, Interim Member
Hannah is a community builder at heart. She has volunteered with several food security initiatives, the Hillside Festival's volunteer committee and a variety of boards, and grant selection committees. She has been the Volunteer Coordinator with the Guelph Jazz Festival and has several years experience coordinating volunteers in community health and social services. When not volunteering or leading volunteers, you can find her cycling, playing ukulele, teaching yoga or supporting the arts at live music venues, movie theatres and galleries.