The Comox Valley International Film Festival, (CVIFF), celebrates the power of a good story by bringing fictional independent cinema to the Comox Valley. We are a non-profit organization that discovers, supports and amplifies independent film & media artists from around the world, and introduces audiences to their work.

Besides screening some of the best short and feature length films from independent cinema, we are passionate about connection & education.

We offer filmmaking workshops and skills training on topics ranging from low budget production to music in film. We want to give filmmakers an opportunity to enhance their skills while learning new and exciting methods of filmmaking and we hope to create community by connecting people in our networking events, inspiring new endeavours to take root, right here in the valley.

Meet the Board

  • Ian Langmann, Chair

    Ian Langmann's interest in movies and film is life long but it is only recently that he has been able to re-engage with it. He enjoyed working in the Vancouver Movie industry before moving to the Comox Valley a decade ago and hopes his work with CVIFF promotes and prospers local and international talents and the craft of storytelling.

  • Stephanie Rossel, Founder/Vice Chair

    Stephanie, a lifelong filmmaker and storyteller, has collaborated with award-winning producers and directors in film and television. She has created acclaimed short films, including "Baby Steps," which won the Best Narrative Short at the Winnipeg Real to Reel Film Festival. CVIFF is her dream realized and she is passionate about sharing the power of film with the local community.

  • Tricia K. Spooner, Treasurer

    Tricia came into the world of acting later in life; on a whim volunteered as background in a short, filmed in her community “Baby Steps” written and directed by Stephanie Rossel, featuring Allyson Leet and Taite D. Marcoux (Tricia’s nephew).

    Tricia has been involved with CIVFF as a script reader and a sponsor. She brings wide-eyed curiosity to all things acting/film and is excited to help support the growth and mission of the CVIFF with her background in financial services

  • James Brown, Secretary

    James Brown is an Emmy nominated film and television producer. He’s passionate about local arts and culture and is very excited to sit on the CVIFF board to promote independent cinema in the Comox Valley.

  • Allyson Leet, Board Member

    Allyson Leet is a passionate leader in the performing arts of the Comox Valley; she’s won Best Performer in the Comox Valley Readers Choice Awards, directed short films, and co-founded Sitka Stage & Screen where she instructs a talented group of students. Allyson has been involved as a board member since CVIFF's inception and is so excited to watch it grow!

  • Mandy Tulloch, Board Member

    Mandy's passion for performance was ignited by her first teachers, Julie Andrews' Mum and Aunt. Attending The Barbara Speakes Stage School, guided by Dame Barbara Speake and Agent June Collins, Mandy became 'The Princess of Commercials' in London. Now residing on Vancouver Island, she teaches, produces, and directs, fostering talent and proudly partnering with SITKA STAGE AND SCREEN.

  • Larry Bambrick, Board Member

    Larry Bambrick has worked in the television industry for more than 30 years.

    His career includes writing and producing news and documentaries for the CBC, National Geographic, and the Discovery Channel.

    He was also a screenwriter on shows including Flashpoint, Arctic Air, Bitten, Carter and When Hope Calls.

    He now lives in Comox and is wondering when the right time is to get another dog.

  • Jacquie Creaser, Board Member

    Jacquie Creaser has recently joined the film industry as a student at Sitka Stage and Screen, volunteering for many events and shows, including CVIFF. She is very excited to join the board and support this amazing festival, and be there to see it grow.