CFI Staff
Tom McSorley
Executive Director
he/him
Tom McSorley is the Executive Director of the Canadian Film Institute in Ottawa. In addition to organizing various film festivals, including the European Union Film Festival, Silent Film Festival and Latin American Film Festival, Tom is the primary French language spokesperson for the OIAF and oversees its financials. He lectures on Canadian cinema at Carleton University and reviews films on CBC Radio.
Kelly Neall
Managing Director
she/her
Kelly’s extensive experience running film events and her degrees in both Film Studies and Communications help her to effectively oversee the design and implementation of film festivals for the CFI. She currently sits on committees at Ottawa Festivals and is a member of the Arts Court Hive Collective.
Tish Black
Festivals Manager
she/they
Tish manages festival operations and supervises the communications team. She’s also a film programmer for IFFO and created IFFO’s “The Female Gaze” series. Tish’s career in film includes YouTuber, film production student, writer, podcaster, and film critic. You may find her on the internet talking and writing about films and fairy tales or find her haunting the local cemetery.
Devin Hartley
Director of Film Operations
they/them
Devin is responsible for the technical logistics of the CFI and OIAF’s screenings, talks, and exhibitions, as well as the maintenance of the organization’s computers and tech equipment. Devin studied Film and History at Carleton University, specializing in horror and interactive media. They also programmed and ran a series of 16mm screenings of the AVRC’s film archive in conjunction with the Carleton University Art Gallery. In their spare time, Devin collects and tinkers with vintage audio equipment, and can often be found watching horror films or playing video games.
Amanda Misko
Industry and Community Programming Manager
she/her
Amanda is responsible for the logistics of OIAF and IFFO’s industry and community programming, as well as supporting the new and growing Youth Outreach Program. Amanda studied Visual Art and History at the University of Ottawa, specializing in drawing, photography, and medieval history. She has a diverse work background including festivals, museum programming, photography studios, and a stint in Veterinary sciences. In her spare time, Amanda likes mixed media painting and fabric sculpture, baking or watching historical fiction, sci fi, or classic cinema.
Amy Kassem
Development Manager
she/her
Amy works with CFI supporters to ensure that partnerships are meaningful and successful. She has an extensive background working in the hospitality industry.
amy@iffo.ca
Zachary Porter
Film Operations Manager
he/him
Zachary’s extensive background in av helps him to manage the film and technolgy logistics at all the CFI’s film events.
porter@cfi-icf.ca
Christina Frolova-Gregory
Communications Manager
she/her