LIFT Staff Farewell – May 2014

May 30, 2014

(Third from the left) Outgoing Education and Outreach Coordinator Franci Duran

Farewell to Interim Education and Outreach Coordinator Franci Duran

May 30, 2014

(Third from the left) Outgoing Education and Outreach Coordinator Franci Duran

Farewell to Interim Education and Outreach Coordinator Franci Duran

The staff and board at LIFT would like to announce the departure of interim Education and Outreach Coordinator Franci Duran and thank her for her incredible contribution to the organization. Franci was hired to fill in for Shenaz Baksh’s year-long maternity leave. During that year, Franci shepherded LIFT’s workshop portfolio through three exciting seasons, refining some of our workshops and introducing a workshop series for youth. She also assisted in the development of the Filmmentor program, which will start this summer thanks to a Canada Council Initiatives grant. While Franci’s daily presence will be missed we look forward to her visits when she returns to work on her own films.

Franci had this to say about her time at LIFT:

“It has been a privilege to work as Education and Outreach Coordinator this past year at LIFT. Thank you to the entire LIFT community—staff, board members, workshop instructors, members, workshop participants, community partners—for making the experience so rewarding. LIFT is a unique organization that allows aspiring and established filmmakers to make films entirely on their own terms. LIFT has always held a special place in my heart since I first joined over 20 years ago and I look forward to continue making films using LIFT facilities and equipment. Hope to see you again soon!”
 
We look forward to welcoming Shenaz back in early June as the returning Education and Outreach Coordinator!