Katelyn – Producer
Katelyn has been fascinated with film ever since she watched Mars Attacks with her mom at the tender age of 7. Being from a small town, the idea of moving to the big city to begin school in film production was the most exciting thing that had ever happened. Now in Toronto, Katelyn enjoys many aspects of production and pre production such as scheduling, casting, directing and event planning. Aside from film, Katelyn enjoys comic books and playing the accordion.
Xander – Writer/ Director of Photogrophy
From Calvin and Hobbes, Far Side, Garfield, Bloom County to Justice league of America; Xander grew up reading all of his father’s old comics as well attended many comic conventions with his father. Xander’s view of the world was skewed growing up seeing the weird, impossible and the political. This is mixed with his early childhood films that he made with an old hi8 DV camera with his rag tag group friends, with such hits as Every Day Ninja and The Plastic Knights of Orient Times. Xander has grown into a being whose mind is ever turning in a fantastically chaotic state. From the never ending void, the film Communist Mummies From Mars was born! As a filmmaker just about to enter the world of Cinema past the hollow gates of film school, Xander is ready to enter with a bang!
Alix – Editor
Raised in Hamilton, Alix moved to Toronto to pursue her passion for the magic of filmmaking. Particularly driven by the piecing together of stories, she is very enthusiastic about the task of editing this quirky sci-fi short film. She is thrilled to be working with such a personable and talented team, and ready to spend many nights camping in the editing suites!
Alanna - Production Manager
Born and raised in the city of Toronto; Alanna has been writing and creating films before public school. She is extremely excited to be working on this short film as Production Manager, hoping her wit and organization will help her keep everything running smoothly amid the alien attacks.