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Penny McCann

Penny McCann
Director
penny@sawvideo.com

Penny McCann has been making films and videos since 1990. Her work, which ranges from dramatic to experimental, has been widely broadcast and exhibited at numerous festivals and galleries nationally and internationally. Over the years, Penny has received numerous grants for her work, most recently from the Ontario Arts Council, the City of Ottawa, and Bravo!FACT. A long-time member of SAW Video, Penny became director in January 2004. In 2007, in recognition of her contribution to the Ottawa media arts community, Penny was awarded the Victor Tolgesy Award for achievement in the arts.

 

Jenn Farr
Communications Coordinator
jenn@sawvideo.com

 

 

Erin Kelly

Erin Kelly
Administrative Coordinator
erin@sawvideo.com

Erin Kelly has been involved in Ontario's visual and media arts communities for the past nine years. A graduate of Fleming College's Museum Management and Curatorship Program, and a member of the board of Peterborough's Artspace from 2003 to 2004, she went on to work at Galerie SAW Gallery from 2004 to 2006 in the capacity of Communication and Outreach Officer. After acting as SAW Video's Interim Office Coordinator, she transitioned into the role of Administrative Coordinator in April 2007. Erin is responsible for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and the administration of SAW Video's Production Funds.

 

Ariel Smith

Ariel Smith
Technical Coordinator (production)
ariel@sawvideo.com

Ariel Smith is an award winning, emerging film and video artist currently residing in Ottawa by way of Vancouver and Montreal. She has been creating independent works for the past 6 years many of which have screened internationally. Ariel's recent works include 1, 2, 3 Knock Up and Saviour Complex.

 

Pixie Cram

Pixie Cram
Workshop Coordinator
workshops@sawvideo.com

Pixie has been involved in the arts community in Ottawa for the last 10 years, working as a filmmaker, administrator, and teacher. She has taught film and video production to children, youth and adults. In 2006, she started the Super-8 Filmmaking Workshop for Women through IFCO to encourage more women in the region to make films. Pixie was a member of the board of directors of IFCO (2002-05) and of Artengine (2006-08). Her films have shown at festivals, galleries, and alternative venues across Canada and internationally.

 

Michael Lechasseur
Webmaster
webmaster@sawvideo.com

Michael Lechasseur is pleased to assist SAW Video in maintaining their website. He has worked as a web developer in Ottawa for the past seven years, focused on providing services to the local arts community.