Meet The Team
Founder & Festival Director
J. Robert Bellamy
Born in Chatham-Kent Rob has been in the filming industry for over 8 years. He also helps run a comic con, CK Expo, and is part of many podcasts.
Founder & Senior Programmer
Kristina Garant
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Founder & Senior Programmer
Jacob Klassen
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Senior Programmer
Jason Bechard
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Festival Script Judge
Gavin Michael Booth
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Festival Script Judge
Mikey McMurran
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Festival Script Judge
Stefan MacDonald-Labelle
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Festival Judge
David L. Jackson
Inspired in 2006 to become active in filmmaking, David L Jackson has created multiple projects reaching multiple festivals wearing multiple hats. All just to enjoy learning the art and creating something that can be enjoyed by others and shared.
Festival Judge
Jeff Brooks
Jeff Brooks is a graduate of the Mohawk College Media and Broadcasting studies. While filming and highlighting local sports and events, his credits also include traveling cross country to film a variety of sporting events, conduct an interview with the prime minister and members of parliament, as well as providing consultation and assistance on events and shows.
Festival Judge
Erik Shaw
Erik Shaw, Producer at the local tv station YourTV Chatham brings his love of film to the panel for the CK Film festival. Not a day goes by where he may quote some line from a movie... depends on what kind of day it is. This is Erik's third year on the panel and he can't wait to see the amazing talent the CK film festival will bring.
Festival Judge
Walter Riggi
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Festival Judge
Cameron Bellamy
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Festival Judge
David K Montoya
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Festival Judge
Alfonso Espinos
Canadian Creative Director, Chief Editor, illustrator and founder of Studiocomix Press, the home of independent comics and commercial print shop. In 2017 he was invited to participate as Executive Producer in the Documentary "Heroes Manufactured"
Festival Judge
Nathan Flint
Nathan is new to the team but has had a love for any kind of movies, especially horror. He joins CKIFF to bring his Australian charm to our festival.
Festival Judge
Giuseppi Lintini
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Festival Judge
Atefeh Rahmani
Atefeh Rahmani is a director and filmmaker from Iran and a member of ISFA official. She also has worked for as an assistant director and programmer in short films, documentaries and feature films.
Festival Judge
Steve Zmijak
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