RAYMOND MASSEY – Executive Producer

After graduating from Simon Fraser University with a B.BA in 1983, Raymond went into business with cinematographer brother Nathaniel, to produce documentaries, industrials and commercials. In 1989 he produced his first feature, THE TRAVELER, and was subsequently invited to attend Norman Jewison’s prestigious Canadian Film Centre as a Producer Resident, producing films by some of Canada’s most noted playwrights, novelists and actors.
Following his residency, Raymond embarked on a prolific career producing a variety of award-winning films including IMPOLITE; WHALE MUSIC, which opened at the Toronto Film Festival and was later awarded a Genie; LIVES OF GIRLS & WOMEN; MY FATH ER’S ANGEL a multiple Leo award winner, including Best picture and a Genie; and Lynne Stopkewich’s SUSPICIOUS RIVER, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival and later took a Leo for Best Picture. Massey also co-produced Mina Shum’s LONG LIFE HAPPINESS & PROSPERITY with Shaftesbury Films of Toronto. The film premiered in 2002 at the Toronto International Film Festival, followed by a screening at Sundance and other major international festivals in 2003. Raymond’s producing credits also include documentary programming, most recently, a successful collaboration on Kenny Hotz’s feature documentary PITCH, followed by THE PAPAL CHASE, which to date has won three festival audience awards in North America. In 2004 Raymond produced Nick Racz’s BURIAL SOCIETY, released in the US by Regent; SPIRIT BEAR and Raphael Assaf’s
THE ZERO SUM, starring Ewen Bremner. In 2005, Raymond completed line producing the Bob Yari production GRAY MATTERS, starring Heather Graham, Tom Cavanagh and Bridget Moynahan, written and directed by Sue Kramer.

Raymond has joined Network to spearhead the development and production of independent Canadian films and international co-productions.

GEOFFREY WAY – Producer

Geoffrey Way grew up in Burnaby, British Columbia where he began his Film career as a professional actor. He went on to complete a BFA at Trinity Western University, where he developed an interest in screenwriting. After graduation, Geoffrey worked on various union productions while continuing to write, and in 2001 won the BC Film Features in Focus award for a full length screenplay entitled “Small Fry”. He was subsequently hired as an ADR series writer for Ocean Media (Hamtaro, Dragonball) and has since written several shorts and feature scripts.

In 2004 Geoffrey wrote, produced, and directed his first film: “Understanding Jerry”. In spring 2005 he was hired by Massey Productions Ltd. to assist on “Gray Matters”: a feature starring Heather Graham and Sissy Spacek. He was then selected for the 2005 BC Film Producer Internship program under Raymond Massey where he continues to work on the development and production of various Massey/Network shows such as “Iron Road”, “Heroines”, “The Igloo”, “The Life and Times of Gordie Howe”, “Kickin It Old Skool” (staring Jamie Kennedy).

Geoffrey currently resides in Kitsilano.

KATIE WEEKLEY - Line Producer

Katie graduated from the UWO with a B.A. in English Literature and UBC with a Masters in Film Theory. She taught undergrad courses for a year before moving onto set in the camera department. In 2005, she completed courses in Entertainment Law and Film Financing through UBC as well as the Women in Film Producer’s Workshop. She has also been awarded this year’s Women In Film Mentorship.

Katie is beginning her producing career on short films. She served as Line Producer on Katie Yu’s Kick Start Short Film, BIRTHDAYS AND OTHER TRAUMAS. She also co-produced the CFTPA short STILL DREAMS and very recently, she wrapped production on COFFEE DIVA.

LAUREL BERGMAN – Production Designer

Laurel has been involved the professional field of design since graduating in Sculpture/Installation from the Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto. She has beginnings in high-end specialty design and fabrication for film and television:
I ROBOT, THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK, FANTASTIC FOUR, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA in addition to working in Public Art. Laurel has collaborated successfully Production Designing and Art Directing several Canadian films.

MAHLON TODD WILLIAMS - Director of Photography

Todd’s independent eye and unique approach to lighting has captured the attention of many producers and directors. A graduate of Concordia University’s film program, Todd has worked in several countries including Ireland, South Korea, Chile, and Easter Island. Credits include the documentary, WORLD IN CELEBRATION series, the television program, DRIVER’S SEAT and features such as MAXIMUM SURGE, WILDFIRE 7 and SECRET LIES.

NEIL BURNETT - Music Composer

Neil Burnett is a graduate the University of Victoria as well as of the University of British Columbia. Neil has both recorded and performed with the Paperboys, Will Millar of the Irish Rovers, Doug Cox, Andy Creegan (ex-Barenaked Ladies) and others. As a solo performer and composer, Neil has released several of his own albums and appeared on television and on CBC radio. He has written music for the stage, including a full production of A MIDSUMMER’S NIGHT DREAM; for television The History Channel’s ST. PATRICK: THE MAN AND THE MYTH, and recently with Tim McCauley on the forthcoming CBC series, DRAGON BOYS, and for film. Neil lives and works in Vancouver.

CHERYL BUCKMAN - Post Produced and Edited by

Cheryl was born in Montreal and is a graduate of Concordia University. Cheryl has worked in Vancouver in Post Production for the past 10 years, primarily as a First Assistant Editor on feature films such as JUMANJI, DOUBLE JEOPARDY, INSOMNIA, DREAMCATCHER, LIZZIE MCGUIRE, CONNIE AND CARLA to name a few. She has edited on TV series, such as MADISON, NEON RIDER, and DOORWAYS TO THE UNKNOWN. She has worked closely with Directors Mina Shum, and Bruce Sweeney, as the Post Supervisor, including Bruce's latest feature LAST WEDDING which opened at the Toronto Film Festival.
Although the AMERICAN FEATURE INDUSTRY has been her bread and butter, Cheryl is equally committed to CANADIAN INDEPENDANT CINEMA and sees her future leaning more in that direction.