Courtni Soucy is a creative practitioner engaged in film and screen-based storytelling. She is based in New Brunswick and has participated in a range of learning and community-based creative environments related to film production.

Courtni’s creative experience includes involvement in collaborative film projects, where she has developed skills related to storytelling, production processes, and creative teamwork. Her interests include script development and the exploration of narrative ideas as part of her ongoing creative learning.

As a recipient of a Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund educational bursary, Courtni is continuing her learning and creative study in film and screen-based practice, with a focus on skill development, experimentation, and participation in structured educational and creative activities.

Rebecca Carrigan is a creative practitioner engaged in film and literary arts. Her background includes participation in acting, writing, and directing, through which she has developed skills related to storytelling and creative expression.

Rebecca’s creative learning has included the development of a feature-length film project adapted from her own written work, as well as engagement in collaborative and exploratory filmmaking contexts. She has also created written works in multiple genres for adult and youth audiences as part of her ongoing study of narrative form and creative practice.

As a recipient of a Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund educational bursary, Rebecca is continuing her learning and creative study in writing and filmmaking, with a focus on skill development, experimentation, and participation in structured educational and creative activities.

Kehinde Olorunyomi is a creative practitioner engaged in film and media arts with experience in screenwriting, acting, and storytelling across multiple cultural contexts.

Her background includes the development of numerous screenwriting projects and participation in film and television productions, through which she has built skills in narrative structure, character development, and visual storytelling. Kehinde has also completed formal studies in areas such as business management, screenwriting, and character make-up, contributing to her ongoing learning and creative practice.

Through her work in writing, performance, and film development, Kehinde continues to explore storytelling approaches that reflect African perspectives and cultural narratives as part of her continued education and engagement in the film arts.

Marianne Vella is a creative practitioner engaged in drawing and painting, with a focus on portraiture and representational approaches. Her creative practice has developed through a combination of independent learning, formal study, and participation in community-based arts activities.

Marianne’s background includes academic study in psychology, literature, and visual studies, which informs her interest in how visual expression can be used as a tool for reflection, understanding, and learning. She has participated in volunteer and educational arts initiatives that explore the relationship between creativity, mental health, and community engagement.

As a recipient of a Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund educational bursary, Marianne is continuing her learning and creative study in visual arts, with a focus on developing skills, deepening practice, and pursuing structured educational opportunities.

Allison Basha is a creative practitioner engaged in performance and screen-based storytelling. She was born in Newfoundland and Labrador and has pursued learning and training in theatre and acting through post-secondary and graduate-level study.

Allison’s creative experience includes participation in acting, writing, and collaborative production projects, through which she has developed skills related to performance, narrative development, and creative collaboration. Her interests include stories rooted in regional perspectives and inclusive approaches to creative work.

As a recipient of a Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund educational bursary, Allison is continuing her learning and creative study in screen-based practice, with a focus on skill development, collaboration, and engagement in structured educational and creative activities.

Jen Pilon is a creative practitioner engaged in ceramic arts and material-based creative practice. Originally from Nova Scotia, she is now based in Fundy, New Brunswick.

Jen’s creative learning has developed through formal study and hands-on exploration of interdisciplinary approaches, including printmaking aesthetics and earthen materials. She has pursued structured educational opportunities in craft and design, deepening her understanding of ceramic processes, form, and surface.

Her ongoing creative study focuses on the relationship between material, environment, and making, using clay as a medium for exploration and reflection. As a recipient of a Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund educational bursary, Jen is continuing her learning in ceramic practice through skill development, experimentation, and participation in structured educational and studio-based activities.

Amy Stewart is a creative practitioner engaged in photography, music, and film. Her creative practice has developed through a combination of formal training and independent learning across multiple disciplines.

Amy’s background includes study in music and craft, as well as sustained exploration of still and moving image practices. Through collaborative and self-directed creative work, she has developed skills related to visual storytelling, sound, and reflective creative inquiry.

As a recipient of a Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund educational bursary, Amy is continuing her learning and creative study in film and media arts, with a focus on skill development, experimentation, and participation in structured educational and creative activities.

Monica Walsh is a creative practitioner engaged in theatre, writing, and performance-based storytelling. Her creative practice has developed through participation in collaborative performance, writing, and presentation environments that support learning and creative exploration.

Monica’s experience includes involvement in community-based platforms that encourage creative expression and shared learning among writers and performance artists. She has also engaged in screen-based storytelling as part of her ongoing creative study.

As a recipient of a Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund educational bursary, Monica is continuing her learning and creative study in theatre and performance practice, with a focus on skill development, experimentation, and participation in structured educational and creative activities.

Don Bourque is a creative practitioner engaged in writing and storytelling. His creative learning has developed through independent study and sustained practice, informed by a background that includes experience in education, community service, and reflective work.

Don’s interests include narrative development and long-form storytelling, with a focus on imaginative and youth-oriented genres. As a recipient of a Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund educational bursary, he is continuing his learning and creative study in writing, with an emphasis on skill development, narrative structure, and participation in structured educational and creative activities.

Bea Waters is a creative practitioner engaged in writing and screen-based storytelling. Her creative interests focus on narrative, connection, and the ways stories reflect relationships, place, and shared experience.

Bea’s creative learning has developed through independent study and participation in collaborative creative environments that support exploration, reflection, and skill development in storytelling practices.

As a recipient of a Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund educational bursary, Bea is continuing her learning and creative study in writing and filmmaking, with a focus on developing skills, exploring narrative approaches, and engaging in structured educational and creative activities.

A+B Roll Films is a creative practice led by Brittney Gavin and Amy Mielke, engaged in collaborative screen-based storytelling. Based in Atlantic Canada, their work has developed through shared learning, experimentation, and participation in collaborative creative environments.

Their creative practice draws on experience in editing and visual storytelling, supporting an interest in narrative structure, pacing, and tone. Through project-based learning and collaboration, they explore themes related to identity, culture, and community as part of their ongoing creative study.

As recipients of a Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund educational bursary, A+B Roll Films is continuing learning and creative development in documentary and screen-based practice, with a focus on skill development, experimentation, and participation in structured educational and creative activities.

Teagan Anderson-Léger is a creative practitioner engaged in performance, writing, and screen-based storytelling. Based in Moncton, New Brunswick, her creative practice has developed through participation in community-based theatre and collaborative learning environments.

Teagan’s creative learning includes involvement in acting, writing, and film production projects, through which she has explored narrative development, collaboration, and reflective storytelling. Her interests focus on stories that examine relationships, personal experience, and shared human themes.

As a recipient of a Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund educational bursary, Teagan is continuing her learning and creative study in film and performance practice, with an emphasis on skill development, experimentation, and participation in structured educational and creative activities.

Brenda Malley is a creative practitioner engaged in screen-based storytelling and collaborative film production. Her creative learning has developed through participation in community-based film environments and hands-on involvement in project development and production processes.

Brenda’s experience includes working on short-form, episodic, and documentary projects, where she has explored storytelling, collaboration, and production workflows as part of her ongoing creative study. Her interests include documentary research, narrative development, and collaborative approaches to screen-based work.

As a recipient of a Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund educational bursary, Brenda is continuing her learning and creative study in film production, with a focus on skill development, experimentation, and participation in structured educational and creative activities.

Amy Stewart is a creative practitioner engaged in photography, music, and film. Her creative practice has developed through a combination of long-term independent learning and participation in collaborative screen-based environments.

Amy’s creative learning includes involvement in still and moving image practices, sound, and production processes, through which she has explored storytelling approaches and collaborative creative workflows. Her interests focus on narrative work that examines personal experience, reflection, and the human condition.

As a recipient of a Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund educational bursary, Amy is continuing her learning and creative study in film and media arts, with an emphasis on skill development, experimentation, and participation in structured educational and creative activities.

Nadia Khoury is a creative practitioner engaged in arts presentation, community-based cultural activity, and learning-focused creative environments. Her involvement in the arts has included supporting and hosting a range of creative and cultural events, including film screenings and public arts activities.

Nadia’s experience includes long-term participation in arts organizations and collaborative initiatives that support learning, access, and engagement in the arts. Her interests centre on fostering inclusive creative spaces and supporting educational opportunities for artists and communities.

As a recipient of a Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund educational bursary, Nadia is continuing her learning and engagement in arts-related educational activities, with a focus on supporting creative practice, community connection, and inclusive approaches to arts education.

Clarissa Hurley is a creative practitioner engaged in theatre, writing, and editorial practice. Her creative learning has developed through formal study in literature and performance, as well as participation in collaborative theatrical and literary environments.

Clarissa’s experience includes involvement in play development, performance, and editorial work within community-based and independent creative contexts. Through these activities, she has explored narrative form, performance practice, and collaborative storytelling as part of her ongoing creative study.

As a recipient of a Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund educational bursary, Clarissa is continuing her learning and creative study in theatre and literary arts, with a focus on skill development, experimentation, and participation in structured educational and creative activities.

Mark Anthony Jarman is a creative practitioner engaged in fiction writing, literary editing, and narrative exploration. His creative learning has developed through formal study and long-term participation in writing and editorial environments.

Mark’s experience includes sustained involvement in literary creation and editorial practice, through which he has explored storytelling, narrative structure, and reflective writing processes. His interests focus on short fiction, narrative experimentation, and engagement with contemporary literary forms.

As a recipient of a Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund educational bursary, Mark is continuing his learning and creative study in literary arts, with an emphasis on skill development, exploration of narrative approaches, and participation in structured educational and creative activities.

Ramneet Kalra is a creative practitioner engaged in poetry and photography. His creative practice brings together visual and written forms as a way to explore observation, reflection, and creative expression.

Ramneet’s creative learning has developed through independent study and participation in collaborative and community-based creative environments. His interests include themes of nature, solitude, and the human experience, using creative practice as a tool for inquiry and understanding.

As a recipient of a Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund educational bursary, Ramneet is continuing his learning and creative study in poetry and photography, with a focus on skill development, experimentation, and participation in structured educational and creative activities.

Jeremy Brubacher is a creative practitioner engaged in photography and visual storytelling. His interest in photography developed through exploration of composition, lighting, and visual narrative, drawing on influences from cinema and still-image practices.

Jeremy’s creative learning includes experimentation with photographic processes and reflective project-based work that combines images and written expression. Through this approach, he explores how visual sequences can communicate mood, meaning, and emotional response.

As a recipient of a Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund educational bursary, Jeremy is continuing his learning and creative study in photography, with a focus on skill development, experimentation, and participation in structured educational and creative activities.

Michelle Lovegrove Thomson is a creative practitioner engaged in film, media literacy, and learning-based creative practice. Her creative learning has developed through formal study, independent exploration, and participation in educational and community-based film environments.

Michelle’s experience includes facilitating introductory learning opportunities in filmmaking and media literacy for young participants, as well as engaging in research- and process-based approaches to screen storytelling. Her interests include film education, handmade and independent filmmaking practices, and approaches that support access, understanding, and critical engagement with moving-image media.

As a recipient of a Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund educational bursary, Michelle is continuing her learning and creative study in film and media practice, with a focus on skill development, experimentation, and participation in structured educational and creative activities.

Alison Taylor (they/them) is a creative practitioner engaged in writing, editing, and screen-based storytelling. Based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, their creative practice has developed through formal study, independent learning, and sustained participation in collaborative film and literary environments.

Alison’s creative learning includes work with narrative structure, experimental approaches, and editorial processes across written and moving-image forms. Through project-based exploration and collaborative practice, they have focused on storytelling methods that examine personal experience, form, and creative experimentation.

As a recipient of a Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund educational bursary, Alison is continuing their learning and creative study in writing and screen-based practice, with an emphasis on skill development, experimentation, and participation in structured educational and creative activities.

Amy Stewart is a creative practitioner engaged in photography, music, and film. Her creative practice has developed through a combination of long-term independent learning and participation in collaborative creative environments across visual, sound, and screen-based work.

Amy’s creative learning includes exploration of still and moving image practices, sound, and narrative development. Through project-based study and collaborative processes, she has focused on storytelling approaches that examine personal experience, reflection, and the human condition.

As a recipient of a Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund educational bursary, Amy is continuing her learning and creative study in film and media arts, with an emphasis on skill development, experimentation, and participation in structured educational and creative activities.

Carlee Calver is a creative practitioner engaged in writing, playwriting, and screen-based storytelling. Originally from Bathurst, New Brunswick, her creative practice has developed through a combination of formal study, independent learning, and participation in collaborative creative environments.

Carlee’s creative learning includes work in dramatic writing, directing, and audio storytelling, through which she has explored narrative structure, genre, and place-based storytelling. Her interests include experimenting with different storytelling formats and examining themes connected to environment, community, and human experience.

As a recipient of a Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund educational bursary, Carlee is continuing her learning and creative study in writing and screen-based practice, with a focus on skill development, experimentation, and participation in structured educational and creative activities.

Dave Petersen is a creative practitioner engaged in theatre, film, and community-based storytelling. Originally from Dalhousie, New Brunswick, his creative practice has developed through participation in collaborative learning environments and involvement in local creative initiatives.

Dave’s creative learning includes supporting opportunities for creators to share work, exchange knowledge, and engage with audiences through film and storytelling activities. His interests focus on fostering collaboration, encouraging creative exploration, and supporting access to learning opportunities within regional creative communities.

As a recipient of a Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund educational bursary, Dave is continuing his learning and creative study in film and community-based creative practice, with a focus on skill development, collaboration, and participation in structured educational and creative activities.

Blanche Israël is a creative practitioner engaged in music, sound exploration, and community-based creative practice. Based in Halifax, her creative learning brings together cello performance, electronic experimentation, and research-driven approaches to cultural memory and storytelling.

Blanche’s creative study includes exploration of traditional Sephardic songs and endangered Judeo-Spanish and Ladino languages, using sound and technology as tools for reflection, learning, and intergenerational connection. Her work examines themes of community, identity, memory, and care within contemporary diasporic experience.

As a recipient of a Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund educational bursary, Blanche is continuing her learning and creative study through project-based exploration that supports cultural understanding, experimentation, and participation in structured educational and creative activities.

Nancy Lynch is a creative practitioner engaged in writing, directing, and collaborative theatre-based storytelling. Based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, her creative practice has developed through participation in community-based and project-driven creative environments.

Nancy’s creative learning includes the development of original theatrical work that uses narrative, performance, and music to explore social and ethical themes. Through storytelling and collaborative creation, she examines issues related to environment, responsibility, community, and human relationships as part of her ongoing creative study.

As a recipient of a Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund educational bursary, Nancy is continuing her learning and creative study in theatre and storytelling practice, with a focus on skill development, experimentation, and participation in structured educational and creative activities.

John Mundle is a creative practitioner engaged in screenwriting and script development. His creative learning has developed through participation in writing-focused workshops, collaborative reading environments, and project-based exploration of narrative for screen.

John’s experience includes engaging in script development processes, live readings, and peer-based evaluation contexts that support learning, feedback, and refinement of written work. Through these activities, he has explored story structure, character development, and collaborative approaches to screen storytelling as part of his ongoing creative study.

As a recipient of a Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund educational bursary, John is continuing his learning and creative study in screenwriting, with a focus on skill development, experimentation, and participation in structured educational and creative activities.