Our Crew
Olivia Hurst
Paula Raimondi
Olivia Hurst
Production Manager
Olivia has worked in the film and television industry since 2007. She holds a BA from UBC, as well as a diploma of technology from BCIT. She has been the Production Manager for various programs airing on HGTV, Food Network, History Channel, APTN and the Knowledge Network.
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Kate Frobeen
Paula Raimondi
Olivia Hurst
Production Coordinator
Since joining the film industry in 2015, Kate has worked on a wide range of projects in a diverse set of roles. In addition to her work as a Production Coordinator both in the office and on-set, she is also a member of IATSE 891 in the Set Decoration department, and holds a master's degree in music from McGill University.
Paula Raimondi
Paula Raimondi
Paula Raimondi
Publicist / Production Assistant
Paula holds a BA in Writing from the University of Victoria, where she specialized in film production and editorial. In 2021, she embarked on a career in the Canadian film industry, holding positions at GEMS Vancouver (formerly WIFTV) and the Whistler Film Festival.
Cliff Hokanson
Jordyn Hager (Cree/Métis)
Cliff Hokanson
Director of Photography
Passionate film industry professional with over 20 years of experience, Cliff Hokanson has had a successful career as a Camera/Steadicam operator in feature films and television. Cliff is well known for his ‘quick execution’ and his creative skills with camera movement. He is multi-skilled in many facets of film but
Director of Photography
Passionate film industry professional with over 20 years of experience, Cliff Hokanson has had a successful career as a Camera/Steadicam operator in feature films and television. Cliff is well known for his ‘quick execution’ and his creative skills with camera movement. He is multi-skilled in many facets of film but dedicates most of the year to Steadicam and A/B Camera operating.
Bently Rolf
Jordyn Hager (Cree/Métis)
Cliff Hokanson
Executive Producer - Leaving Beringia
Data Wrangler
After a successful career as a technology strategist and security specialist at an international telecommunications company, Bently has pivoted to documentary filmmaking. He holds a BSc in computer science from the University of Alberta, and an MBA from the University of Calgary. He is t
Executive Producer - Leaving Beringia
Data Wrangler
After a successful career as a technology strategist and security specialist at an international telecommunications company, Bently has pivoted to documentary filmmaking. He holds a BSc in computer science from the University of Alberta, and an MBA from the University of Calgary. He is the Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) and Camera Assistant on Acimow's documentaries, as well as the Executive Producer on Leaving Beringia. Bently is also producing and directing "Drawn to the Sea," a character-driven documentary web series set in a marina on Vancouver Island.
Jordyn Hager (Cree/Métis)
Jordyn Hager (Cree/Métis)
Jordyn Hager (Cree/Métis)
Visual Researcher
Technical Advisor
Jordyn has been working in the documentary post-production field for ten years. Besides picture editing, she is also a photo animator, foley editor and visual researcher. Her editing credits include 1491: The Untold Story of the Americas Before Columbus (Ass’t Editor), Wheeler’s Everest (Editor) and Triba
Visual Researcher
Technical Advisor
Jordyn has been working in the documentary post-production field for ten years. Besides picture editing, she is also a photo animator, foley editor and visual researcher. Her editing credits include 1491: The Untold Story of the Americas Before Columbus (Ass’t Editor), Wheeler’s Everest (Editor) and Tribal Police Files II and III (Editor). She owns the post- production company Pezo 2. Jordyn is a member of Visual Researchers Society of Canada. She won a 2020 Leo Award for sound design on Wheeler’s Everest.
Sarah Robertson
Tom Child (Kwagiulth)
Benjamin Mulchinock
Story Editor / Doc Training Team
Sarah has 30 years of involvement in documentary filmmaking. Through her company, Arctic Bear Productions, she produced several notable TV episodes for National Geographic, Nature, and BBC. Sarah has a Canadian Screen award for producing Ice Bear (CBC) and she directed the feature film Arctic Tale. Her doc
Story Editor / Doc Training Team
Sarah has 30 years of involvement in documentary filmmaking. Through her company, Arctic Bear Productions, she produced several notable TV episodes for National Geographic, Nature, and BBC. Sarah has a Canadian Screen award for producing Ice Bear (CBC) and she directed the feature film Arctic Tale. Her doc Sea Blind was presented in the European Parliament as part of discussion around energy transition in shipping. Her latest doc, Sky Gods, presents the energy transition dilemma of aviation. She received the Lowell Thomas Award for her work exploring and communicating climate change through film and TV.
Benjamin Mulchinock
Tom Child (Kwagiulth)
Benjamin Mulchinock
Researcher
Benjamin has written for numerous publications on Indigenous topics, including the Tyee, the Globe and Mail, and CBC. He is currently studying environmental geography and philosophy at Concordia University.
Tom Child (Kwagiulth)
Tom Child (Kwagiulth)
Tom Child (Kwagiulth)
Mentor / Community Liaison
Tom Child, Namsgamk’ala is a member of the Kwakiutl (Kwagiulth) First Nation from Fort Rupert. He is a drum carrier for the head of his family, Chief Namugwis George Hunt and active in the ongoing Potlatch and Canoe traditions of the Kwakwaka’wakw. Tom is a student of both Indigenous cultural knowledge and Wester
Mentor / Community Liaison
Tom Child, Namsgamk’ala is a member of the Kwakiutl (Kwagiulth) First Nation from Fort Rupert. He is a drum carrier for the head of his family, Chief Namugwis George Hunt and active in the ongoing Potlatch and Canoe traditions of the Kwakwaka’wakw. Tom is a student of both Indigenous cultural knowledge and Western Science studying biology and environmental studies at the University of Victoria. Striving to, “walk in both worlds”, he works in tourism and education, as well as work within the ongoing Title and Rights fight for reconciliation of First Nations communities in British Columbia.
David Malysheff
Ramsay Bourquin (Tahltan)
David Malysheff
Camera
David Malysheff is the principal of Gamut Productions. He has more than 30 years extensive television production experience in film and broadcast video formats, and now specializing in High Definition TV. As one of the most requested camera operators in Canada, David brings award winning skills and an outstanding depth of experience
Camera
David Malysheff is the principal of Gamut Productions. He has more than 30 years extensive television production experience in film and broadcast video formats, and now specializing in High Definition TV. As one of the most requested camera operators in Canada, David brings award winning skills and an outstanding depth of experience and creativity to all projects. He has shot for national and international networks and for hundreds of commercial, corporate and television producers in locations around the globe.
Tyler Gamsby
Ramsay Bourquin (Tahltan)
David Malysheff
Online Editor
Tyler has 20 years experience as an editor, colourist and camera operator. He owns Creekwater Media in Vancouver and Victoria, and prior to that he worked for Paperny Entertainment as an editor/colourist. He has provided on-line editing for several top rated documentary series in Canada, including Yukon Gold (3 seasons), Timb
Online Editor
Tyler has 20 years experience as an editor, colourist and camera operator. He owns Creekwater Media in Vancouver and Victoria, and prior to that he worked for Paperny Entertainment as an editor/colourist. He has provided on-line editing for several top rated documentary series in Canada, including Yukon Gold (3 seasons), Timber Kings, 1491: The Untold Story of the Americas Before Columbus, All Our Relations II, and Truth Dance & Reconciliation. He was nominated for Best Editor for a Documentary Series for 1491.
Ramsay Bourquin (Tahltan)
Ramsay Bourquin (Tahltan)
Michael Bourquin (Tahltan)
Sound Tech
Based in Vancouver, Ramsay Bourquin has worked as and can provide the services of Photographer, Location Sound Mixer, Camera Op, Camera Assistant, Grip/Lighting, Editor, and Assistant Editor.
Michael Bourquin (Tahltan)
Michael Bourquin (Tahltan)
Michael Bourquin (Tahltan)
Camera
Michael Bourquin is Tahltan, Bear Laker Gitxsan, French and Scottish. He has been a Director and Director of Photography on several Television series and documentaries for APTN, Knowledge and CBC including Truth Dance & Reconciliation, Coyote Science and Moosemeat and Marmalade. He is a Director of Photography for Knowledge Network'
Camera
Michael Bourquin is Tahltan, Bear Laker Gitxsan, French and Scottish. He has been a Director and Director of Photography on several Television series and documentaries for APTN, Knowledge and CBC including Truth Dance & Reconciliation, Coyote Science and Moosemeat and Marmalade. He is a Director of Photography for Knowledge Network's historical documentary series, 1871. Michael graduated from the Film and Video program at Capilano Univeristy in 2008. Michael has worked on Indigenous documentary films for most of his career as a director of photography and editor." He has created several documentaries for his community related to language and culture, including Dah Tsiye Kehke (Our Grandfather’s Footprints), Dah Dzahge Nodeside (We are Speaking Our Language Again) and Tahltan Culture and Literacy Camp.
Dwayne Thornhill
Michael Bourquin (Tahltan)
Dwayne Thornhill
Sound Tech
Dwayne Thornhill has over 35 years’ experience in television broadcasting, video production, photography, event support and film production. He is known for Yukon Gold (2013) and Moosemeat & Marmalade (2015).
Avia Infeld
Michael Bourquin (Tahltan)
Dwayne Thornhill
Focus Puller / 2nd Camera
Avia Infeld is known for Burning Land (2022), Mekulalim (2018) and Nala (2017).