Gillian Elder:  President/ Treasurer

Gillian Elder is a Guelph-based artist who has been teaching children’s art classes and camps for the past several years. Prior to instructing art classes she completed degrees in Fine Arts at Georgian College and the University of Guelph. She, also received graduate certificates in both Museum Management and Curatorship from Fleming College and Therapeutic Recreation from Georgian College. She enjoys working with a mixture of mediums including, painting, printing, drawing and ceramics. Her artwork deals with various themes including zany dogs, nudes, cubist faces, herself and more. Gillian began volunteering at Ed Video in 2011 and has continued to be involved since.

 

Rob Ring: Secretary

Rob Ring is a video-based artist currently living & working in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.  He holds an MFA from the University of Guelph.  He has been actively producing video in one form or another for 25 years. His performance-based work has been featured in countless group & solo exhibitions nationally and abroad.  

 Rob’s practice often integrates video projection into live performances for theatre groups, symphonies, and other special events.  His current focus is on documentary filmmaking, with a particular interest in local history. Rob is President of Ring Productions, a production company based in Kitchener Ontario.

 

Leonard Gantioqui: Vice President 

 

 Leonard Gantioqui is a professional videographer. A graduate of Conestoga College's  Broadcasting Television program, Leonard has been making videos since 2008, learning different techniques along the way. Leonard began volunteering at Ed Video in 2013 as part of a college internship and has been a part of the Ed Video community ever since. He currently works as a freelance videographer and enjoys making short videos for the web.  

 

Marty Cotter: Member at Large

Marty Cotter is a Guelph based arts and culture writer. 

Her work focus primarily on documenting Canada’s rich legacy of humour and the continued journey to have stand up comedy recognized as an art under the granting system in Canada. She has been a member of Ed video since 2006 her favourite camera is the XC-15 

Halley Roback: Member at Large

Halley Roback is a documentary maker based in Guelph, Ontario. Originally from the Maritimes, she holds a BA in Sociology from Mount Allison University, and an MFA in Documentary Media from Ryerson University. She has been working in film and television, since 2010, in various roles, including as production manager and video editor. Halley became a member of Ed Video in 2019, following a move to Guelph. Her current documentary practice tends to focus around community, social issues, and stories of local interest.

Lisa Conway: Member at Large

Lisa Conway is a composer, artist, and music producer who has composed for and collaborated with filmmakers, dancers, theatre directors, and performance artists, and has completed creative residencies from New Brunswick, Canada to Aubagne, France. She is an alumni of the final Red Bull Music Academy (2018, Berlin), as well as the Canadian Film Centre's year-long Slaight Music Residency (2016). She holds a BFA Honours in Music from York University, and an MA in Sonic Arts from Queen’s University Belfast. Lisa moved to Guelph in 2019, and joined Ed Video to continue to expand her creative practice.

Angus McLellan: Member at Large

Angus McLellan is a film and video maker based out of Guelph. His work has involved a range of roles from screenwriter to cinematographer to editor and director, and traverses genres. 

He worked at Ed Video as the Technical Director and Workshop Coordinator for a decade, before leaving to pursue filmmaking with a more dedicated focus. He believes strongly in the importance of fostering talent and relationships in independent film and media creation in the region, and that Ed Video plays an integral role in that culture.

Alexandra Rimmington: Member at Large

Alex Rimmington is a music curator and librarian, working as the Music Director for CFRU 93.3FM - Guelph's campus & community radio station since 2010. She holds an Honours BSc in Nutritional and Nutraceutical Sciences from the University of Guelph. Through her volunteer work and her role at CFRU, Alex has been an avid supporter of the local arts community and independent media since returning to Guelph in 2009. She enjoys learning about audio engineering and music production, and has been an Ed Video member since 2019.