From Recife, Brazil, Maria Nazareth Araújo is a third year student at the University of New Brunswick in the Media Arts and Cultures programme, with concentration in film production. Although always a film admirer, Nazareth’s passion for film escalated during her first year of university after taking a Digital Film Prodution course.

Ashley is a filmmaker with a passion for cinematography. She has a degree in Media Arts and Cultures (Film Production) from the University of New Brunswick, is an active Film Co-op member and has been volunteering and working in the provincial film community for the past few years. Ashley has been involved in outreach projects promoting film and education in the community including the 'Cyber Violence Research Project,' 'What’s Up Doc?’ and 'Young Citizens’ programs.