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Staff & Contact

The Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative is run by dedicated filmmakers, programmers, educators, and arts & culture workers, who are proud to use their professional expertise to help other independent artists.
Erica Meus-Saunders

Executive Director | Erica Meus-Saunders
(she/her)
Phone: (902) 405-4474
Email: erica@afcoop.ca

Originally from the Bahamas, Erica moved to Nova Scotia to begin a career in filmmaking. She has been serving as AFCOOP's Executive Director since 2022. 

Henry Colin

Programs & Outreach Coordinator | Henry Colin
(he/him)
Email: henry@afcoop.ca

Henry is a filmmaker based in Halifax, NS. He first attended an AFCOOP workshop when he was fourteen, and has been working for the co-op for three years. Henry oversees the FILM 5 program, workshops, grants, membership services, and production insurance.

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Communications Coordinator & Executive Assistant | Brielle LeBlanc
(she/they)
Email: brielle@afcoop.ca

Brielle manages AFCOOP's marketing and communications, overseeing the website, newsletter, and social media. She also serves as a grant writer, development lead, and assists with other executive tasks.

Brielle is a filmmaker and arts worker based in Kjipuktuk, Mi’kma’ki. They are the co-founder of the underground cinema, FLEAPIT.

CODY CHANDLER

Technical & Production Coordinator | Cody Chandler
(he/him)
Email: cody@afcoop.ca

Cody oversees the day-to-day gear and facility rentals of AFCOOP. He is likely the first person you talk to when entering the cooperative. If you have questions about rentals, call Cody. 

Cody is a filmmaker, DMT, and editor. He also manages tech for the underground cinema, FLEAPIT.

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Atlantic Media Preservation Lab Manager | Chris Spencer-Lowe
(he/him)
Email: chris@afcoop.ca

Chris oversees the AMP Lab operations for our film digitizing services and the AFCOOP Archives. The AMP Lab is located at the Public Archives of Nova Scotia.

CSL is an award-winning Canadian filmmaker, media artist, and educator based in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Chris is behind a 16mm projector tuning it up for projection. He has short brown hair and a white t-shirt on.

Atlantic Media Preservation Lab Scanner | Drue Slauenwhite
(x/x)
Email: drue@afcoop.ca

Drue is the lead scanner for the AMP Lab.

Drue bio.

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Hours of Operation & Mailing

AFCOOP is open Tuesday to Friday weekly 


Office staff are in from 9 AM - 5 PM


Equipment and facility rentals are conducted between 11 AM - 7 PM


Monday           CLOSED

Tuesday          9 AM - 5 PM

Wednesday    9 AM - 5 PM

Thursday        9 AM - 5 PM

Friday              9 AM - 5 PM

Saturday         CLOSED

Sunday            CLOSED

*Equipment and facility rentals operate between 11 AM - 7 PM

Main Telephone: (902) 405-4474

Fax: (902) 405-4485

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 2043
Station M
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada B3J 2Z1

Courier/Office Address
1800 Argyle Street
Suite 303
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada B3J 3N8

Questions?