OUR TEAM
Our mission is to bring positive economic and cultural benefits to the Kootenay region through community partnerships, strategic marketing, tourism and infrastructure development related to film and media, as well as provide educational and training opportunities for local film industry workers.
Sarah Kapoor is the newly appointed Kootenay Regional Film Commissioner and brings an
impressive career spanning roles in broadcasting, filmmaking, and industry innovation. At CBC,
she co-created and hosted Past Life Investigation, earning a Gemini nomination, The Gracie
Award, and a feature on The Oprah Winfrey Show, and served as Senior Producer for Canada’s
Next Great Prime Minister. Sarah co-founded Pollinator Films in 2009, where she wrote,
produced, directed, and starred in the acclaimed feature The Bad Mother (2016), now streaming
on multiple platforms. A sought-after consultant, she has contributed to numerous projects as a
story editor and consulting producer. Currently, she is developing an interactive digital media
technology supported by the Canadian Media Fund and producing The Dear Me Project, set to
premiere on Telus Optik in January 2025.
Sarah participated in Nelson Civic Theatre Society’s inaugural artist residency program in
2020-2021, exploring series production potential in the Kootenays. In 2023-2024, she was one
of 22 Canadian producers selected for advanced training with the National Screen Institute,
CMF, and EAVE, focusing on co-productions and IP development. Dedicated to staying ahead
of industry changes, Sarah attended the inaugural Imagine AI conference and remains engaged
in navigating the transformative role of AI in creative industries.
Lynn Trinh is the Kootenay Screen-Based Industry (KSBI) Regional Program Manager. Since 2019, Lynn has been dedicated to developing a thriving screen-based industry that is not only accessible and inclusive to a diverse range of creative voices, but also supports emerging filmmakers and locally-produced content. In her role, she has hosted regular meetups, fostered professional development for the local crew base through initiatives such as the KSBI Momentum Masterclass Series and the Her Vision: Women in Film Mentorship Program. She is the lead for NCTS on the Kootenay Regional Film Commission and was the lead in the launch of KootenayFilm.com.
Lynn studied Media, Information and Technoculture (MIT) at Western University (London, ON) and took courses in film studies, screenwriting, digital video, audio, and photography. She also studied Digital Arts and New Media at Selkirk College (Nelson, BC). She has been involved in the community as a filmmaker, photographer, and graphic designer with a strong passion for fostering culture, community, diversity, environmental awareness, and authentic storytelling through film and the digital arts. She has worked as the Digital Media and Content Lead for Shambhala Music Festival, directing media teams, press and public relations. Her short documentary on Asian youth and their experiences living in Nelson, screened at the Capitol Theatre in 2018-2019, fueling conversations about cultural diversity in rural BC. In 2020, she worked with the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, where she produced five short films that educate viewers on the Upper Columbia region and its unique ecological importance.
Eleanor Stacey
Previously, she was the Executive Director of the Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance (GVPTA), Director of Development at The Cultch in East Vancouver and the Director of Development at Classic Stage Company (New York), having cut her teeth in fundraising, granting, event management, and education positions at Theatre Communications Group (TCG), New York City Opera and The Roundabout Theatre. She was also the founder of a summer youth theatre program in Anguilla, BWI that engaged more than 500 school-aged children over a span of ten years.
Eleanor is a graduate of Mount Allison University and holds an MFA in Arts Administration from Brooklyn College (CUNY). She is a Rotarian, board president of The Only Animal Theatre Society, a member of the City of Nelson’s Cultural Development Committee, and a founding board member of Intercultural Kootenays Society, the region’s Resilience BC Anti-Racism Network service spoke.
She has also been a board member of Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism, the BC Association for Charitable Gaming, and ARTemis Arts Society. Eleanor began the Kootenay Screen-Based Industry Workers Group within NCTS in 2016, through which the SBI Program has continued to develop and grow, leading finally to the inception of the Kootenay Regional Film Commission.
Megan Harvey
Destination Development & Sustainability Specialist, Kootenay Rockies Tourism
Based in Revelstoke, BC, Megan Harvey is temporarily serving as the Destination Development & Sustainability Specialist at Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association. She holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Honours Business Administration from Ivey Business School and Honours Specialization in Media, Information, and Technoculture from Western University, along with the HBA Sustainability Certificate. Megan brings experience in strategic communications, program coordination, and stakeholder engagement, including work with Parks Canada and Arts Revelstoke. In her advisory role with the Kootenay Regional Film Commission, she applies a tourism-focused perspective to support high-level opportunities and strategy, helping position the Kootenays as a region where stories come alive and creative projects can thrive alongside sustainable tourism.
Carla Sinclair
Kootenay Screen-Based Industry Community Engagement & Communications Coordinator
Nelson, BC
Carla Sinclair is an award-winning filmmaker, educator, and community engagement specialist focused on social justice and identity. Using digital storytelling as a medium to listen, build community, and provide a platform for underrepresented voices, Carla’s work aims to help shape how we understand and relate to one another. She has created multiple series for Bell Media and produced documentary films that have screened at Hot Docs International Film Festival. Additionally, she has refined her directing abilities through collaborations with NGOs across Canada, using her platform to foster connection and inspire change.
Opportunities to work on projects that demonstrate collective impact strategies for growth in cultural, social, and educational sectors are central to Carla’s professional focus. As a filmmaker, she has extensive experience behind the camera, capturing audio, writing scripts, conducting effective interviews, and managing projects from conception through to completion.
Her background in cultural programming and event coordination spans a diverse range of activities, including organizing art gallery fundraisers, coordinating monthly community events, overseeing film festivals, contributing to municipal cultural committees, and managing summer film camps. Passionate about empowering individuals and communities, Carla is dedicated to creating work that not only raises awareness but also drives positive, lasting change.