Collection: Doreen Manuel

Doreen Manuel (Secwepemc/Ktunaxa) (MFA, University of British Columbia, 2016) has over 20 years of experience in the film industry and over 38 years of experience in education. Doreen has been working at Capilano University since 2005 and during that time has worked on and developed several successful programs, including the Indigenous Digital Film program.

Most recently, she was a founding member of Capilano University’s Indigenous Digital Accelerator (IDA) and has been a valuable proponent in leading the IDA program since its inception. Through the IDA, Doreen created the Filmmakers in Leadership and Management Business Affairs, NBC IDA Screenwriting, Indigenous Assistant Director training and the Leadership in Indigenous Business Incubator programs.

Doreen has an extensive background working in First Nations education and community development in both rural and urban centers and has won many film industry and education leadership awards in the community. She is on the Board of Directors for Vancouver International Film Festival.

She also serves on the Telefilm Canada Indigenous Working Group and is a Telefilm Partner of the Talent to Watch Program, a Matriarch advisor to the IM4 virtual, augmented, mixed media program, advisor to TELUS STORYHIVE Indigenous envelope and Screen BC (formerly MPPIA) Equity and Inclusion Committee.