Meet the Team
Dedication. Empathy. Creativity.
Board Members
Patricia Tuckey, M.Ed.
Board Member
As the recently retired Calgary business owner of At Work Learning, Patricia Tuckey has successfully lead and developed teams to support the application of adult learning principles in the workplace; effectively championed diverse enterprise-wide learning and organizational development strategies with a focus on competency. Patricia's past volunteer contributions include Calgary Food Bank; Calgary Drop-In Center; Chapter Chair at 4PL (Institute for Learning and Performance); Director, Calgary Human Resource Association; and currently Director, Calgary 55 Plus and Director, Fund Development at Third ACTion Film Festival.
Rose Bene
Interim Board Chair
My love of film began as a young child and has endured over time as I transition into my third act. The opportunity to share stories/information that help others maneuver the challenges of aging is a passion for me. Over the course of my career, I have been involved in many different aspects of teaching, media design and production as well as, working in the non-profit environmental sector. I hope to bring this expertise to my role as a board member for THIRD ACTion Film Festival.
Allan Nielsen
Board Member
I began my education by studying physics at the University of Alberta, then studying history, then law. Thereafter, I became a lawyer with a large firm and stuck with that for 43 years. I learned a lot in that job and now try to apply some of that knowledge to assist volunteer organizations in and around Alberta. THIRD ACTion Film Festival is a great organization to be a member of and I anticipate learning a lot from the other board members AND the films!
Jeff Godfredsen
Board Member
Jeff Godfredsen is originally from Winnipeg. He has lived in Calgary for the past 24 years. Self-employed for much of his life, his first business was the Ranch House Restaurant in Winnipeg, purchased with his father and brother. They then bought the Lord Selkirk Hotel in Selkirk. In Calgary he started a landscaping and maintenance business, then bought a PawNWheels Car Wash and finally Platinum Mobile Sharpening which he operates today. He started doing background work in the film industry 25 years ago but is now focused on speaking roles only. He has also been doing theatre and standup comedy for the past 10 years. And, he is a member of the FLC Acting Club.
Angela Cruz
Community Relations Chair
I bring 14 years of experience in nonprofit and social enterprise marketing and communications, including event management and PR. My career has taken me from Toronto to London to Shanghai to Belfast, focusing social impact, particularly in disability services. Now that I’ve settled in Calgary, I’m excited to contribute my skills to fostering an age-positive culture through this incredible festival. As the Community Relations Chair, I focus on building connections between the festival and the wider community, helping to amplify our message and engage new audiences. It’s a privilege to be part of a team that uses film to shift perceptions on aging and celebrate life’s later stages through art. I am also excited to contribute my skills in accessibility advising for both physical and digital spaces to ensure our message reaches and includes as many people as possible!
Aroop Rayu
Board Member
I’m an artist-educator with over a decade of experience in the creative arts and the non-profit sector. My belief has always been that a story shouldn’t be limited to just one medium, leading me to experiment with various forms of expression. However, among them all, films have remained my first love. Currently, I hold a leadership role in an arts-based organization that uses art as a medium to support Mental Wellness and skill enhancement. I am excited to be a part of THIRD ACTion Film Fest and explore how I can support its mission and learn more in the process.
Operations Team
Lyn Cadence
Executive Director
As someone who cares about the power of story to change hearts and minds, I’ve worked in the book publishing industry for years, reading widely and watching a wealth of films. I’ve promoted books, edited books, and guided people through the publishing process. Now in my own third act, I’m jazzed to be working with THIRD ACTion to create and celebrate a healthier narrative about aging using film as the primary driver.
Camila Moreira
Social Media and Marketing Coordinator
Our Social Media and Marketing Coordinator is a dedicated Brazilian junior UX designer and a graduate of the University of BrasÃlia, with over 7 years of experience in language services and a background in translating more than 14 books, including the Brazilian Portuguese edition of Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy. She brings her passion for storytelling, visual arts, and design to THIRD ACTion Film Festival, helping us fulfill our mission to celebrate aging and challenge ageism through the power of film. Her experience in copywriting, editing, project management, and design informs her approach, making her a valuable part of our team.
Legal Counsel
Funding Committee
Patricia Turkey
Funding Committee Chair
We are recruiting new members. Let’s talk.
Contact execdir@thirdactionfilmfest.ca
Arts Advisory Committee
Award-winning Director and Producer
Facilitator, Consultant, Head Honcho Wunjo IS
Jeff Gottfredsen
Actor, Owner of Platinum Mobile Sharpening
President of Black Media Works, Award-Winning Videographer
Co-Owner of People Food, Filmmaker