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About Central Ontario Film Initiative - COFI

Incorporated as per the Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010

  • 1. Promote and market the region of Central Ontario as a destination for film and commercial production;

2. Develop, nurture and organize talent and resources in the region of Central Ontario to increase capacity for film and commercial productions in the region;

3. Advocate various levels of government to reduce barriers to film and commercial production in Central Ontario. 

Board of Directors

Pawel Dwulit

Sarah-Jayne Riley

Sarah-Jayne Riley

  • Chair, Treasurer
  • Principle of Paradigm Pictures, Cinematographer and Producer. 


Sarah-Jayne Riley

Sarah-Jayne Riley

Sarah-Jayne Riley

  • Co-Chair & Secretary
  • Recording Artist
  • Entrepreneur
  • Peterborough Community Representative

Katisha Shaw

Sarah-Jayne Riley

Katisha Shaw

  • Producer and Actor
  • Industry Advisor

Francois Gauthier

Francois Gauthier

Francois Gauthier

Industry Advisor

Arri Canada

Vacant

Francois Gauthier

Francois Gauthier

Kawartha Lakes Rep

Vacant

Francois Gauthier

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Northumberland Rep

Ex Officio seats

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Regional Economic Development Advisor

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Chamber of Commerce

Vacant

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Skills Development Advisor

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A place where stories will come to life.

Working together to bring more film production 

to Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland Counties.

Central Ontario Film Initiative - COFI

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