Cat LeBlanc

Cat has been a volunteer and staff member for 28 years. She assists members with their film/video productions from development to distribution. Cat coordinates the Co-op’s ongoing programming and activities. Cat also designs and builds websites. Cat sits on the board for the Writers’ Federation of NB, Linda Joy Media Arts committee, and is co-lead for programming and events for the Silver Wave Film Festival. In addition, Cat and her mother run the Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund outside of her job at the Film Co-op. Cat was awarded the CBC Pioneer Award at the Atlantic Film Festival in 2010 and was presented with the 2011 Wave Award for film, television, and new media, honouring women in the industry for their accomplishments, vision, leadership, and dedication. Cat creates free-flowing hypnotic songs and musicscapes for film, commercials, and gallery installations. In addition, she has done music artist residencies at The Banff Centre and in Italy. She has received artsnb, Banff Centre, and Canada Council grants to create her music.