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
One of the Founders of JX3 Media Productions Kristina has channeled her love of film and costumes into her company and into this festival.
Founder & Senior Programmer
Jacob Klassen
Jacob was dragged kicking and screaming into the world of film but has found it can actually be fun. He has become a member of JX3 Media Productions and helped form this festival.
Senior Programmer
Jason Bechard
Jason is a two time director that has had an interest in film and scripting for some time. He is also co-hosts the podcasts 'The Movie Madhouse' and '3 Noes"
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.
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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 Script Judge
Gavin Michael Booth
Gavin's love of film can be seen in everything he does, from the many music videos to the single take, 2 shot feature 'Last Call'. Gavin's insight into the festival has been invaluable.
Festival Script Judge
Stefan MacDonald-Labelle
Founder of Terminal Burrowers Films Stefan's exploits in film would not fit here. He brings a great eye to scripting as well as his unique take on film to the festival.
Festival Script Judge
Mikey McMurran
Mikey is a film maker in South Western Ontario, having completed 2 feature films. "Secret Santa" & Final Ride"
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.
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Walter Riggi
Walter Riggi has been in the Music Business since he was a teenager. He’s played in various bands and out of a need to record them and keep the cost down he started a recording studio in his parents basement. At this same time he also began helping his Dad with his video company shooting wedding videos. When Walter Riggi was 22 he was signed to indie label, JLT Records, and began Production on his first record. That album was never completed and Walter Riggi moved on and started Riggi Media Int.. This company combined both of his passions, recording and video production. Through Riggi Media Int. Walter Riggi has worked with Jennifer Hudson (Remix for “It's Your World”, 2014), Celine Dion (Remix for “Back to Life”, 2013), Jackie Green (Black Crows) to name a few. He has worked on cable TV series such as, “House to Home” (1 season), “Culinary Chat” (4 seasons), “Profiles of the Powerful (4 seasons) all 3 series on Cogeco, “Open House Market Place” (1 season) on A Channel (now known as CTV), “Networth TV” starring Terry Bradshaw (2012, 3 episodes), “The Art of Living” with Marilu Henner (2012, 2 episodes). In 2010 he worked on the pilot episode of “Fear of Frying” starring Brian George (Babu from Seinfeld). He has also won 2 Aegis awards for his reality series ``Reality Wedding Video``(2010), ``Fashion Video Production`` (2010) and has received two Idyllwild Film Festival nominations for Best Cinematography and Best Short Film (2016) for “Terminii” which was produced and filmed by Walter Riggi.
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Cameron Bellamy
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Atefeh Rahmani
Atefeh Rahmani is a director and filmmaker from Iran and a member of ISFA official. She also has worked as an assistant director and programmer in short films, documentaries and feature films.
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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"
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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.
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Jamie Hemmings
Jamie Hemmings is a Canadian journalist and editor. The majority of her written work has focused on pro wrestling. She is also a co-host of The Figure Gore podcast.
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