Leaders & Trainers

Yvette Cenerini (née Lagimodière) is a francophone Métis visual artist from Treaty One Territory. Her work in photocollage examines the intricacies of relationships and emotions through a simple aesthetic. Having obtained both a BEd (2001) and a BFA (2010), knowledge-sharing through art in the forms of teaching and community engagement is an important facet of her practice.

Melvin Daligdig is an emerging Filipino filmmaker and photographer whose work focuses on perseverance, community, and exploring the unknown. While Melvin's main inspirations have been action/adventure films like Kung Fu Hustle (2004) and Upgrade (2018) he has recently enjoyed branching into the comedy and horror genres because of shows like Dollface (2019) and anthology series like V/H/S/94 (2021). His work has been showcased at the International Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival, the Fascinasian Film Festival, the International Gimli film festival, and the Bali International Short Film Festival. Looking ahead, Melvin is excited to collaborate with other creatives to blend genres, push creative boundaries and inspire the next generation of creators.

Rebecca Driedger is a versatile creative who is passionate about photography, video production, writing, and art. Their journey as a visual storyteller began in 2013 with the purchase of their first DSLR camera. Initially drawn to nature and wildlife photography, they soon expanded their skills to capture portraits, live events, and dynamic performances, working with musicians, live theatre productions, and organizations like Brandon University, Klinic Community Health, and The Gargoyle Theatre.

While Rebecca's work behind the camera evolved, their love for storytelling remained ever-present.

Now balancing creative writing, design, photography and videography, Rebecca is focused on expanding their craft while preparing for future academic pursuits in creative writing. Whether creating art for fun or crafting stories to inspire others, Rebecca continues to blend their diverse skills into a dynamic and evolving career as a Theatre Creative and Freelance Media Creator.