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.

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!

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.