The Kamloops Film Society

When I joined the Kamloops Film Society, I stepped into a period of transition as the organization prepared for a change in leadership and another busy festival season. I quickly became involved in figuring out what materials were needed, how previous events had been promoted, and what information needed to reach audiences across print and digital channels.

A large part of my role was turning that information into practical promotional materials. I designed posters, flyers, festival program guides, newspaper advertisements, social media graphics, website graphics, newsletters, stickers, and other print and digital collateral. Each piece had to communicate a lot of information clearly while still feeling engaging and consistent with the Film Society's visual identity.

The festival environment required a lot of flexibility. As plans changed and new information came in, I adapted designs, updated content, and helped determine which materials needed to be produced for each event. With printing resources and budgets to consider, I worked with the team to prioritize essential materials and get the most important pieces produced in time for the festival.

The festival program guide was a particularly detail-heavy project, bringing together film information, schedules, descriptions, and other event details into a single publication. When information changed or errors were discovered after the printed guide had been produced, I updated the digital PDF version so that the online copy remained accurate.

My role also extended beyond graphic design. I maintained and updated the organization's website, added event and festival information, and helped keep social media content current throughout the year and during festival events. This meant moving between design, content updates, production, and administrative tasks depending on what needed attention.

Working in a busy arts and events environment taught me to make decisions quickly, manage multiple priorities, and adapt when information or requirements changed. I became comfortable taking incomplete information, figuring out what needed to be done, and turning it into finished materials that were ready for print, digital publication, or distribution.

The experience gave me a broad range of real-world design and production experience while also strengthening my ability to work independently, communicate with a team, and keep projects moving when deadlines were tight.

Selected work from my time with the Kamloops Film Society includes event campaigns, festival materials, print advertising, digital content, and ongoing website and social media work.