CVFS
The Team
Who We Are
Richard Reeves
President
Richard is a world-renowned animator whose previous experience includes eight years as a Film Production Coordinator at Calgary's Quickdraw Animation Society, a mentor of super8/16mm filmmaking at the Gulf Islands Film School for 10 years, and a teacher of animation courses across Canada, Europe and South America.
He has collaborated with artists involving dancing human projection screens, 16mm violin, interactive animation installations, online animation jams and large outdoor projections, and has attended Artist in Residence programs at Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá Colombia and Iris Film Collective in Vancouver BC.
Marty Agabob
Treasurer
A passionate creator and promoter of visual arts, Marty has been a go-to source for drone photography and videography throughout the Kootenays and beyond, meeting the challenges of many diverse projects – including corporate videos, documentaries, films, real estate advertising, special events, and weddings. His still photography was showcased by the Canadian Pacific Railway on the cover of their 2020 cooperate calendar, and collaborated with Mark Wolfe on the award-winning “Wheels” project of 2020.
Produced the short film "Roadkill" 2024. His drone work also loomed large in Exophoria and The Orchard – the award-winning feature films produced in the Creston valley by KFS co-founders Mark Wolfe and Kerry McArthur
Vivian Felix
Secretary
Vivian's goals are to always bring in wider perspectives that keep us in touch with what is most important and to provide inspiration, support and wisdom from her uniquely individually lived experiences. She loves that all forms of art can embrace dissonance and difference. Vivian has a Masters Degree in Environmental Design, where she has designed backpacks for GPS equipment to ergonomic microscope stands.
She has written a childrens' book called "Jars", articles about cross country skiing in WinterWest Magazine, and articles such as "Designing for Real People: Adopting a Philosophy of Universal Design to Use in Practice" for trade journals. Vivian is an abstract artist across diverse and overlapping media; and is very excited to incorporate film as part of her journey.
Lynne Karen-Mckenna
Director
Lynne Karey-McKenna hates writing bios but LOVES learning and being around talented, creative people so when she moved to West Creston from Abbotsford in 2022, she knew she was with her people and quickly got on the boards of Creston Valley Film Society and Footlighters Theatre Society, as well as joining the creative team of crafters at The Tuck Shop, which supports the Hospital.
Lynne is also a volunteer with the Emergency Support Services and a supporter of The Bleeding Tree Film Festival. Lynne is an award wnning performer and director and Theatrical Arts and Improvisational Theatre teacher. She runs the free monthly Play Readings at the library ( when she is not globetrotting which seems to be every Fall and Winter) and coruns, with Kerry MacArthur, the monthly Film Club meetings. She can be seen in the locally filmed sketch comedy series Southern Interior on YouTube (##southerninteriorseries). Her story about her dealing with Cancer can be seen on the locally filmed and produced, Her Nose, and her romps around the globe can be seen in her newly formed Instagram #WanderinGranny. She encourages everyone to get involved and always try new things!
Corene Collins
Board Member and Director
Bio coming soon!
Ali Temesy
Board Member and Director
Ali has come full circle in her career. After completing her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and working in Personal Development/Management Training in the United Kingdom, she returned to Canada and to University, in later life, to study Psychology.
Ali obtained her BA in Psychology and Masters in Counselling Psychology and worked as a psychotherapist for some years. Viewing the world from these two different paradigms (art vs. science) has allowed her to appreciate diverse perspectives. Ali is enjoying working with creatives again and returning to her artistic side of life as a film-maker.
Lloyd Hokazono
Board Member & Director
Happy to be a small part of a diverse and talented team of filmmakers in the beautiful Creston Valley.
Saro Boghozian
Board Member & Director
Saro is a professional dog trainer with a passion for storytelling and filmmaking. Outside of his work helping dogs and their owners build trust and harmony, he pursues his love for cinema as a hobby filmmaker.
He has written and directed several short films, including Change, Second Half, and his upcoming project, Shared Dream. Recently, he relocated to Creston, BC, where he joined the Creston Valley Film Society to connect with local creators and continue developing his craft in filmmaking within the vibrant and supportive Creston arts community.