FOUNDER: ALEX NICHOLLS

Experience
After completing his schooling with excellent grades Alex went on to study Graphic Design with a BTEC Art Foundation Diploma at Coventry University, which he achieved with Merit in 2004. A year volunteering at St. Martin-in-the-Bulring Church in Birmingham, UK working on social projects and in youth work folowed. Alex's BA (Hons) TV and Film Design degree was completed July 2007, from Lincoln Universtiy, UK. Alex moved to Canada in November 2007 to marry his wife Meghan and has since been involved in numerous projects in television, film and graphic design industries in UK and Canada. Recent projects have seen Alex filming internationally in Central America and Africa as well as his experience in Noth America and the UK.

Recognition
Short film "Isaac" from the first year of Alex's degree was nominated for a Royal Television Society Award (UK) and has also been taken on by Schools in Nottingham, UK as part of an Anti-bullying campaign.

The CIDA funded project "The Just Us Project" the first major film project after Alex's degree has been featured on National Television and in the press across Canada and has been shown to over 3000 people across 30 events.

Interests
Alex enjoys spending time with his wife Meghan with whom he shares a passion for issues of international development and social justice. As well as an obvious interest in film Alex also enjoys his music and his computer games and has on occasion been found to be skimming a comic book or watching science fiction (we try not to hold it against him).

 
Founder: Alex Nicholls
Born: Liverpool, UK

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EDITOR: JOEL-ADAM POWLEY

A talented young editor Joel has just completed his first year studying a Media Arts Diploma at Sheridan College, Oakville ON. Joel won his highschool's Media Arts Award and has gone on to edit professionally on projects such as The Just Us Project. A skilled cameraman as well as editor Joel can often be found filming on various formats.

Beyond filming in a professional capacity Joel regularly volunteers his skills at The Meeting House where he is part of the Technical Team.

Editor: Joel-Adam Powley
Born: Oakville, ON

EDITOR AND VIDEOGRAPHER: JON WILLIAMS

A media specialist with experience in diverse industries, Jon Williams has a distinct creative style that caters to the small business, non-profit and independent market. With extensive skill in video editing and a passion for unique music and imagery, Jon is an efficient and detailed artist.

Jon Williams earned his national Diploma with merit in Media Production from North Warkwickshire & Hinckley College in the UK in 2004. He studied moving image, design, and sound recording, as well as video production and graphic design. Jon has been involved in media projects in a variety of settings: as publicist for up-and-coming rock bands, artistic director for youth outreach programs and concerts and musical director for a children’s camp.

Jon has spent the last few years as a full-time professional video editor for The Meeting House, a large media-driven church.

His proficiency in a variety of computer tools and video technologies, lifelong passion for music, film, animation, and comic book design provide an array of experiences to draw on in the creation of media projects for Eventura clients.

Jon is married to Andrea, and they have a cat named Ramona. In his spare time he can be found practicing guitar or drums, reading comic books, spending time with young people in the church youth group or enjoying manga cartoons.

Editor and Videographer: Jon Williams
Born: Hinkley, UK

CREATIVE CONTRIBUTOR: MEGHAN NICHOLLS

An international traveler who has been to nearly 20 nations, Meghan has worked in many different industries including international relief & development, fundraising, marketing & sales, retail, travel & tourism, charitable organizations and children’s camping.

Meghan finds great fulfillment in empowering the vision of a great event, whether corporate or social, reaching a fundraising goal, and reflecting the value and impact of organizations in the public sphere. She has worked with various non-profit organizations and private clients in this role, both in volunteer, staff and consulting roles.

Meghan spends her spare time with her husband Alex, creating international cuisine, reading Canadian literature, volunteering in humanitarian work, and enjoying all kinds of music.

Creative Contributor: Meghan Nicholls
Born: Toronto, ON

PARTNER COMPANY: EVENTURA MEDIA SERVICES

Eventura is a niche market consulting organization specializing in the non-profit and small business markets. Eventura partners with organizations that seek to grow and improve their ability to fulfill their mission.

Eventura is committed to work alongside management to: 

• Create excellent, high-performance organizations

• Build their "brand" and tell the story of their excellent programs and products

• Increase your organizational and transformational impact

• Enhance your growth through excellent marketing, presentations, events and a developed brand awareness, and accompanying enhanced revenue generation

We specialize in three creative areas

• Strategic services

• Event management

• Video and media services

Partner Company: Eventura

www.eventura.ca

WEB-DESIGN CONSULTANTS: ROBIN HOOD TECHNOLOGY

Web-Design Consultants: Robin Hood Tech Inc.

www.robinhoodtech.com

Board of Reference

Jamie Sanfilippo – Mission Worker , Mennonite Central Committee

Wayne Johnson - Owner/Strategic Services Director, Eventura