The Team

CinefestOZ is a not-for-profit organisation run by a Board of Directors. A team of professional staff and the generosity and dedication of over 350 volunteers help the festival deliver its outstanding program each year. 

STAFF

Team 1

Cassandra jordan
Chief Executive Officer

Cassandra has significant experience in the arts, cultural and events sectors with a track record of success. She has held senior leadership roles at ARTRAGE, which produces FRINGE WORLD and Rooftop Movies, where she oversaw the implementation of a new philanthropic program and managed stakeholders across local, state and federal government, corporate and supply. Cassandra is passionate about the power of film and festivals to inspire and transform communities.

Team 2

Gabrielle Whirledge
Community Manager

Team 3

Tom Vincent
Program and Ticketing Manager

Team 4

Jodie Bell
IndigifestOZ Film Manager

Team 5

Skye Handley
Customer Service and Office Coordinator

Cinefestoz Film Festival 2024

Caris O'Connell
Accounts

Team 6

Grace Pusey
Stakeholder and Digital Manager

BELINDA HOPKINS

MARKETING MANAGER 

KAT LOMBARDO

AUGUSTA MARGARET RIVER EVENTS MANAGER

SASKIA WILLIG

OPERATIONS MANAGER 

JANINE OXENHAM

COMMUNITY PROJECTS COORDINATOR

MICHELLE KOSONEN

COMMUNICATIONS

HONNY PALAYUKAN

SHORT FILM COORDINATOR