Kathy Whittam – After years of involvement as a community activist, Kathy found that public education was her primary passion, and through experiences such as her work on the Charter for Public Education, Kathy has been exposed to a wide array of perspectives that continue to challenge her thinking. She has organized forums, attended conferences, facilitated workshops, and has been a speaker, panel member and emcee of a number of public events. Kathy is always searching for ways to grow as a writer and advocate through hands on experience,and she also has a desire to communicate these issues to a broader public. That is how the ideas began forming in her mind for a documentary, and with a lot of help from her friends and the Saucy Side Productions team, the Educate Me!? project is now becoming a reality!
Contact: 604-441-5246 kathy@educate-me.ca
Cindy Yip - Cindy is a creative entrepeneur who has the tenacity to get things done. Since completing her Degree in Film from York University her production background spans all media genres having worked in radio, television, feature films and theatre. Cindy has worked on sci-fi films with North American Releasing, and her time with the CBC includes work on programs such as the hit show Royal Canadian Air Farce and The Scales of Justice. Thanks to her involvement with the theatre production Forever Plaid she landed on the west coast in Vancouver and is now happy to be involved with Educate Me!? as she is a passionate believer in what public education has to offer her own children.
Jessica Hill -Jessica is a graduate of the Langara Film program and Studio 58. She recently starred in the feature film Rain Down and Easter Bunnie Blood Bath. She is currently producing and starring in the feature film Stenwyken and is continually working as a host and producer for the highly aclaimed cooking show Habachi in the Rain. Jessica is very excited to be involved in the production of Educate Me!?.
David Kohler – David has a wealth of practical experience with over 20 years of film and television production in both Canada and the United States. During his career, he has worked in upstate New York, Seattle, L.A., and for the last several years in Vancouver, British Columbia. In addition to his movie and television experience, David brings to Educate Me!? a deep understanding of lighting aesthetics and cinematic styles from a strong background in photography and cinematography. David holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Film from Rochester Institute of Technology and advanced training in digital animation, and 3D effects. He has held multiple positions behind the scenes including lamp operator, grip, assistant director, and TV show producer.