Barry Luft has given Alberta folk music his voice for more than fifty years. Distinguished by his extensive knowledge of folk history, colourful repertoire, and passion for music, Barry is an esteemed member of Alberta’s folk music community. Barry’s musical education began early, and he learned to play the harmonica at age five by his dad. Despite never learning to read music, Barry’s playing developed a style that displays a mastery of skill. Of the many instruments that Barry plays, the five-string banjo is his trademark. Apart from performing and recording, Barry is involved with music as an educator, song leader, and instrument instructor.
The Worried Blues
Two Pathways
Producer/Director
Gillian McKercher
Gillian McKercher is a Calgary-based filmmaker and graduate of the University of Calgary’s Chemical Engineering department. She has worked in film and digital mediums, and hopes to experiment with 3D effects.
Interview
Mike Tod
Camera
Jashan Makan
Jashan Makan was born in Durban, South Africa, and moved to Canada shortly afterwards. He is the co-founder of Rendering Glint Films, a musician under the name Idle Mind, and attends the University of Calgary’s Mechanical Engineering program.
Dan Crittenden
Dan Crittenden is a cinematographer and graduate from the joint University of Calgary and SAIT Film and Video Production program. Dan is working on local productions and continues to be an involved member of the film community.
Field Sound
Tim Harris
Tim Harris graduated from SAIT’s Civil Engineering Technology department before aligning with his true passion of audio engineering. Tim completed The Academy of Production and Recording Arts program in 2013.
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Gillian McKercher
Gillian McKercher is a Calgary-based filmmaker and graduate of the University of Calgary’s Chemical Engineering department. She has worked in film and digital mediums, and hopes to experiment with 3D effects.
Post Sound
Ashley Peters
Ashley Peters completed The Academy of Production and Recording Arts program in 2013. Ashley’s musical education began with piano lessons with her grandmother at age 6. She is pursuing her love of audio engineering with an upcoming internship.