MATT BROWN

OSIF Vice-President

Matt was born and raised down in the Fraser Valley until he made his move to the Okanagan in 2002. On top of teaching and coaching acting, Matt works as an actor, director and producer.  His credits range from different theatre companies to various independent/professional film roles. Brown is very blessed and fortunate to share his passion for the local Film Community by serving on the board of OSIF.

MATT FORSTER

Director at Large

Matthew Che'z Forster was born in the North of England, in the ship building town of Barrow-in-Furness. In 2009, Matt ventured to the Okanagan to visit family, but instead started his own, and hasn't looked back across the pond since.

In 2019, Matt has jumped head first into the Okanagan film industry, working on over 2 dozen MOW's and Hallmarks in either background or actor roles, taking on numerous lead roles in several indie movies and commercials and had the opportunity to work on a major film "Dangerous", filmed in Kamloops.

While he doesn't have many years experience within the film industry, he's hoping that his life experiences, creative talent and unwavering passion for the community will be enough to add something different and bring a new perspective to the team.

NINA BOURNIVAL

Director at Large

Nina started working in film in 2004 after graduating from John Abbott College’s Theatre Performance Program in Montreal, QC. She enjoyed working in main stage theatre, in Fringe festivals, with a Shakespeare for kids school touring company, and with the Canadian government’s Border Service Agency School. She also acted in commercials, television series, big budget films, student projects, and radio commercials. She also produced and stage managed a few theatre productions. She moved to the Okanagan in 2014 where she attempted to retire from working in the arts. After 5 years of working in administration focused on employee safety, she was back on stage with a bang in the controversial and graphic play Equus. She then jump started a career as an AD working on 20+ MOW filming in the Okanagan. This is where she came together with her partners to establish Metric Entertainment; a local production company focused on being a creative incubator for artists to bring their work to life. She has already produced 2 films; one of which she also directed, with the next ones in various stages of pre-production and discussion. She also has the pleasure of giving back to the community by collaborating with other local film companies as an AD and Director, and working as an actor with the medical community training future doctors. She still regularly auditions for projects and is an avid philanthropist working with Extra Life United to raise money for the BC Children’s Hospital. 

ZACH JONES

Director at Large

Zach Jones is an award winning film maker who has called the Okanagan home since he was a toddler. Getting his start in highschool theatre, Zach learned everything he could about being behind the scenes. Since then, Zach has made a career in film, working mainly as a props master. In recent years, Zach is a founding member of Metric Entertainment, a small production company dedicated to showing off the talent and skills of the Okanagan film community.

KELLY VELTRI

OSIF Executive Director

Kelly is a cinematographer, producer and owner of Video.Equipment Rental House.  He has been a long time supporter of OSIF, serving on the board or as President since 2006.  Kelly is responsible for creating HorrorFest, as well as being chief organizer for events like the Okanagan Screen Awards, Script 2 Screen, and other OSIF staples.  Kelly is also an active filmmaker, you'll see his films playing at OSIF events throughout the year.