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403-205-4747

 

Unit 2 – 6110 1A Street SW

Calgary, Alberta

T2H 0G3

 

Hours of Operation:
Tuesday – Friday
10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Please be advised that the CSIF will be closed on Statutory holidays.

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We the CSIF staff are here to serve you, and we look forward to doing that during our posted office hours. CSIF is a tight-knit community and we recognize that many of our members have some of the staff’s personal contact information, as such, we request that you do not contact any staff member via their personal lines of communication for CSIF related matters.

Staff

Creatively, Andrew is an actor, a writer, an occasional director, and a frequent musician. He has managed and programmed for international film festivals, toured theatre and sketch comedy across Canada, and worked in philanthropy, public art, major events, and municipal government. He is also a volunteer instructor and board member at Calgary Ki Society. He wandered into CSIF one day and got stuck on a sizable cluster of gaff tape near the coffee machine and has been here ever since. He wants us to make stuff: good stuff; better stuff; great stuff.

James Reckseidler brings to CSIF Production a friendly face and a deep knowledge and understanding of the filmmaking process through all aspects, from script to screen. A director first, he is a true artist and creative mind. He is also an active musician and writer. His award-winning short films were the darling of the community and international film festivals in the early 2000’s and he has produced content in all formats and for all platforms for over 20 years. He is currently producing his feature film Ties That Bind for March 2022, along with significant initiatives to assist the regional film community. Don’t hesitate to contact James for anything you may need related to Production you may need.

Kyle Marshall has always been passionate about movies. He even created a film podcast which he co-hosted called Kyle and Dave vs The Machine. He made his directorial debut in 2024 with The Ick which was selected for the Fairy Tales Queer Art and Film Festival, and the Homegrown Short Film Showcase. Recently he received a CADA grant to make his next short film. At CSIF he programs workshops, networking events, and screenings. In his free time you will probably see him enjoying live theatre, trying to keep up with his niece and nephew, and attempting to finish that book he’s been writing for the last few years.

If you have ideas on events that CSIF can host please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Allan is a former SAIT Film and Video Production graduate who has worked on a variety of video projects over the past 12 years ranging from marketing, instructional, short film, event and more. Most recently he has ventured into documentary producing having completed a Telus Storyhive documentary series. He also spent 2 years working in a camera shop which made hopping into the CSIF equipment room a good fit.

In his spare time he enjoys playing guitar in a cover band, biking around Calgary and going to the movie theatre. Allan is here to help make sure you get the right gear for shooting your short films!

The Board

Kara Lee has had a lifetime passion for the arts with experience in various aspects including painting, theatre, and film. She always brings a positive attitude, creative problem solving, and a strong work ethic to every project and team she has been a part of, contributing to her desire to help artists fulfill their dreams. She is dedicated to bringing people together and building meaningful relationships within CSIF and the film community.

Alex Mitchell is a multidisciplinary filmmaker based out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is a member of both IATSE Local 212 and 669—as a production sound mixer and digital image technician, respectively—and has been repeatedly recognized by the Alberta Motion Picture Industry Association for his work on local productions. Off set, he volunteers for non-profit artist organizations and has been a contributing member of the Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers for almost twenty years. His company, DCPi Film Services, has served the Canadian screen industries for over a decade and he looks forward to continuing that support for years to come.

Austin Ladouceur is an independent filmmaker and graduate from the University of Calgary’s Schulich School of Engineering. Austin discovered his love for film in high school when he began writing screenplays during lunch break. Throughout university, he continued to foster his passion for writing while working in a biomechanics lab where he got to work with motion capture cameras used to create CGI for films and video games. After receiving an academic scholarship, Austin used the money to produce his first short film, Making Money in… Manitou, Manitoba, which was selected for EIFF and CIFF 2023. Austin is currently developing his second short film and producing a documentary about Chief Vincent Yellow Old Woman on Siksika Nation.

Quan has a passion for connecting with people and with various communities within Calgary. He stumbled upon CSIF and immediately fell in love with the organization and everything that it represents. Quan is a Chartered Professional Accountant with more than 13 years of experience working with hundreds of businesses and organizations across North America. Quan is the current President and Founder of McRally, an advisory firm focused on helping businesses and their owners maximize their full potential. Quan is also a passionate craft beer enthusiast and one of the co-founders of Evil Corporation Brewing. Quan is inspired to bring a unique perspective to the CSIF leadership team

Jay Morberg is a lawyer and part time actor. Having worked for film/TV production companies in Alberta and in distribution for 20th Century Fox in Los Angeles, he has a broad background in business and legal affairs matters.

Dharshan Abraham defies the typical filmmaker mold. A writer, director, and producer with short films that have graced the Seattle Film Festival (2023), he combines the precision of a trained accountant with the imagination of a storyteller. Educated at Dalhousie University and holding an MBA from UofC Haskayne School of Business, his background in audit, valuation, and risk management informs a filmmaking approach that is both calculated and daring. Currently, Dharshan is expanding his creative universe through continued novel writing.

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