The Winter 2025 Fourth Semester Screening
Meet our students!
Listed in alphabetical order by last name
Saige Copland
Film maker interested in art direction, grip work and acting.
Credits
PERRA / RUIN - Editor & Grip Tintinnabulate - Production Designer Clown - Production Designer
Contact
EMAIL: Livicopland@gmail.com
Wyatt Culley
Shaun Da Costa
Fiona Dale
I'm interested in set dec, props, lighting, and writing for film! My experience comes from these areas as well as a desire to see what more they offer. I feel my time in the Film and Video Production program has been very beneficial in giving me experience and drawing in my interest. The projects I have worked on have given me a well rounded sense of knowledge and understanding of working in film and I'm looking forward to exploring areas I haven't had the opportunity to yet.
Credits
Le Petite Jacques - Grip Home Away From Home - Director The Visitors - 1st Assistant Director Eye Auton - Boom Operator & Production Assistant Your Friendly Neighbourhood Comic Shop - Gaffer Magic Music Video - Location Production Assistant
Contact
EMAIL: fiona.dale@shaw.ca
Kase Deboon
Kase DeBoon's film journey began here at SAIT, where he discovered his love and passion for creating meaningful stories and collaborating with others. His level of openness and commitment has brought each and every one of his projects to a whole new level. Leaving SAIT, Kase aims to start his own production company. Where he will continue to push the boundaries of filmmaking as Writer/Director/Producer in hopes of seeing it play on the big screen.
Credits
Spork Knight - Producer Alberta Rat Wranglers - Producer Billy - Director & Writer One Small Step - Writer
Contact
EMAIL: kasedeboon7423@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @kase_deboon_
Naomi T. Dornor
Naomi Dornor is an emerging filmmaker with a passion for storytelling and a strong drive for leadership on set. She has directed two productions, How They Fall and Before 3:33, and has worked as a First Assistant Director on multiple projects, including a commercial and the upcoming film Out of Focus (2025). With a deep appreciation for the film industries in both London and Alberta, Naomi is eager to continue honing her craft, particularly in the fast-paced world of assistant directing. When she’s not on set, she channels her creativity into social media content creation!
Credits
Out of Focus - 1st Assistant Director Before 3:33 - Director How They Fall - Director Made In America - Costumes
Contact
EMAIL: Naomi.Dornor@gmail.com
Liam Downey
Hey! My names Liam and I am a filmmaker with two years of experience, working in a variety of roles, including grip, camera operator, sound mixer, gaffer, first assistant camera, and director of photography. With a passion for cinematography, I especially enjoy working as a camera operator and director of photography, bringing stories to life through the lens. I have also recently written and directed my first short film, Tintinnabulate, showcasing my love for filmmaking.
Credits
Screamers - Camera Operator Tintinnabulate - Director PERRA/Ruin - Camera Operator A View From Above - 1st Assistant Camera The Comic Book Guy Rules - Director of Photography
Contact
PHONE: (403) 971-4402 EMAIL: ldowney16@gmail.com
Jessika Dupuis
Hi! My name is Jess and I really enjoy being able to be a supportive role on sets. My experience in film so far is in roles like 1st AD and Producer, which I have a growing passion for. I love and appreciate being able to help people realize their dreams/goals, and being able to support my fellow filmmakers in this is extremely fulfilling. I never thought I would enjoy the stress and long hours, but here I am, craving more and pursuing it as a career. Learning the technical aspects at school was definitely important, but finding my passion and voice has been the most beneficial part of my education at SAIT.
Credits
Screamers - 1st Assistant Director The Ferryman - Director & Editor Mackays: A Scoop of Cochrane - Producer Tintinnabulate - 1st Assistant Director Perra-Ruin - Producer
Contact
PHONE: (587) 999-1754 EMAIL: jessdup1999@gmail.com
Allam El-Dib
Allam El-Dib is a Canadian-born Lebanese filmmaker, photographer, and visual artist with a strong passion for storytelling. Beginning with photography, he developed an eye for capturing fleeting moments and preserving emotion through the lens. His love for filmmaking emerged in high school, where he discovered the power of visual storytelling to create impact and evoke connection. Since then, Allam has worked on various productions, gaining experience in cinematography, directing, and production coordination. His dedication to the craft extends beyond film—he is also pursuing further studies, working toward a Bachelor of Design (BDes) in Graphic Design & Advertising at AUArts, refining his ability to communicate through visual media. With a creative approach influenced by mixed media art, music, and design, Allam continues to explore new ways to push the boundaries of storytelling, aiming to create work that resonates both visually and emotionally.
Credits
Screamers - Gaffer Charon - Cinematographer A View from Above - Producer PERRA/RUIN - Production Manager, Property Master & BTS
Contact
EMAIL: allameldib@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @allameldib
Ava Evans
Ashton Fisher
Callum Frattaroli
Howdy doody, I'm Caelum, the handsome stud in that photo there. A little about me, my favourite film has to be Spaceballs but Wayne's World is a very close second. Throughout this course, I've found Camera Operation quite fun, and am interested in pursuing it. While I began by teaching myself how to edit in highschool.
Credits
Bucket-Head - Camera Operator & Editor Bottleneck - Cinematographer
Contact
EMAIL: haneulcf@gmail.com
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Halen Frith
I'm Halen Frith I have been a script supervisor on two projects. I also have directed and produced two of my own short films on the side. I want to pursue directing producing and writing
Credits
S.C.O.F.F. - Producer Scoops of Perseverance - Key Grip Upstairs - Script Supervisor Out Of Focus - Script Supervisor Made in America - 2nd Assistant Camera
Elissa Giroux
Hi I’m Elissa and I have always loved to make short videos/films since I was 10 years old. I love to be behind the camera and have worked in the camera department for many projects during my time at SAIT. I plan to continue to work on projects as a cinematographer and also continue to work on my photography business.
Credits
All I Do Is - Cinematographer Petrov - Cinematographer Spork Knight - 1st Assistant Camera Scoops of Perseverance - 1st Assistant Camera S.C.O.F.F. - 1st Assistant Camera Breaking The Ice - Production Assistant
Contact
PHONE: (403) 880-0618 EMAIL: girouxproduction@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @girouxproductions @elissagiroux
Dretin Goodstoney
Karl Groves
Hello! I’m Karl Groves, the strange guy in your computer screen right now. What can I say except I liked Fight Club a little too much and ended up here! I’m truly down to try anything, and have had a great time editing, production designing, and directing. As I believe it - something special can be made of any project, and it is my personal mission to find that thing, underline it thrice, add some polish, and make sure it darn well sparkles.
Credits
Genius - Editor Your Friendly Neighbourhood Comic Shop - Locations Manager & Assistant Editor Eye Auton - Production Designer Magic - Co-Director Act of Grace - Script Supervisor
Contact
PHONE: (403) 874-9976 EMAIL: karlgroves42@gmail.com
Xin Gu
Matan Gutin
Emily Halverson
Mohamed Hamdy
Astute filmmaking passionate about storytelling. Professional successful at writing, shooting and editing productions. 13 years experience in the field.
Credits
Los Chillitos - Director Thinking of you - Director View from Above - Director of photography
Contact
EMAIL: mohamedyousseffilm@gmail.com
Aidan Hayward
I’m Aidan. From the northern mountains I trekked. Now here in Calgary I am, a SAIT Film and Video Production student making the films I can with what I have. With years of experience creating my own films of bizarre nonsense and my newly discovered industry skills, my next step is to combine the absurd and professional. My filmmaking style. With an arsenal of potential ideas and grand plans, I want to make films that will truly entertain.
Credits
Eye Auton - Director, Music Conformist, Set Construction & Art Buyer Le Petit Jacques - Director, Writer, Casting Coordinator, Prop Master & SFX Editor Your Friendly Neighbourhood Comic Shop - Craft Services & Production Assistant MAGIC - Key Grip Seen in Dark - Prop Master Los Chilitos - Grip
Contact
PHONE +1 (780) 816-0097 EMAIL: ajhayward01@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @Aidan_jh LINKEDIN: Aidan Hayward
Hudson Hayward
My time at Sait has allowed me to hone my skills as a film maker and find my particular passions in this field. Particularly I've honed in on producing, art department and editing. I make sure to put as much as I can in every production and hope that my skills can be used to the best of their abilities. I enjoy leading projects and guiding the process at every stage of the way. With that I put everything I had into Eye Auton as producer and it was the panicle of my Sait experience. I hope that moving forward from this program I can continue to put my knowledge and passions to use and continue to make some cool things.
Credits
Le Petit Jacques - Producer, Location Manager, Assistant Editor & VFX Editor Los Chilitos - Location Sound Mixer Seen In Dark - Art Director The Visitors - Production Assistant, Editor, Assistant Editor, Sound (DX, SFX, BG) Editor, VFX & Titles Editor & Colourist Eye Auton - Producer, Assistant Editor, Set Construction, Craft Services, “B” Camera Operator & Credits Editor Your Friendly Neighbourhood Comic Shop - 1st Assistant Director Magic - Gaffer
Contact
PHONE: (780) 816-0327 EMAIL: hphayward72@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @Hudson_Hayward
Mags Hemsing
Logan Hicks
Hey! My name is Logan Xaiver Hicks (some people call me Hoagie), I've been making films for almost 7 years now with a couple of shorts, docs and a Goofy No-Budget feature length Action Comedy called “Wrath of the Albino panther” which I Wrote, and Directed under my belt. I consider myself first and foremost a storyteller. I came here to learn more about the business, maybe find a way in; but more important than that for me, I found my voice and a deeper understanding of the stories I wish to tell. I love to write and direct but the most important part of this experience was collaboration and meeting like minded storytellers and artists as well as helping them bring their unique visions to life. I hope you enjoy the screening and get to take some of these ideas and stories home with you! Take it easy and Cheers!
Credits
The Comic Book Guy Rulez - Director Screamers - Producer Charon - Camera Operator Tintinnabulate - 2nd Assistant Director, BTS Perra/Ruin - 1st Assistant Director
Contact
EMAIL: Loganxhicks@gmail.com YOUTUBE: LoganXHicks
Hayden Hoey
I'm Hayden Hoey, an editor/VFX artist that has also written and directed my own films! I've been editing for many years, starting out as a hobby and has now grown into my chosen career path. I'm also skilled in VFX, bringing scenes to life with the biggest explosions and subtlest of details. I started my journey doing lightsaber VFX on Adobe After Effects, but as I've progressed I've learned it's the subtle things that amplify a film! I enjoy making these scenes come to life through VFX and watching directors/producers get excited when their film is brought to life! I hope to pursue VFX as a career as well, and I look forward to learning more as my skills continue to develop! I love delving into the weird, getting ALL KINDS of weird exploring strange concepts and ideas. I've done alot of writing and my strengths lean heavily towards comedy and action/adventure films. The goal with my films is to inspire creativity and create adventures that delve into uncharted territory. I love making people laugh, but I also enjoy creating worlds for audiences to get lost in and characters for people to cherish! I've written and directed a few Star Wars fan shorts, as well as some productions at SAIT! Directing Spork Knight was the perfect opportunity to dive into a bizarre creative space, allowing for an amazing short to be made! I hope Spork Knight inspires future SAIT students to not shy away from creating ambitious projects, tackling the challenge head on letting their creativity shine!
Credits
Alberta Rat Wranglers - Writer & Director The New Buffalo - Editor, Colourist & Titles Editor Upstairs - Colourist & VFX Editor Spork Knight - Writer, Director & VFX Editor Breaking The Ice - Colourist All I Do Is - Assistant Editor
Contact
PHONE: (587)-432-4790 EMAIL: haydenhoey.15@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @haydenh_films