MAX KASPER

Board of Directors

Max is a biologist who has worked in environmental protection for over 30 years who strongly supports the principal of science-based decision-making.

An enthusiastic supporter of the arts in all forms, Max has been a long-term friend, volunteer, and music student of the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra and Conservatory of Music. Her addiction to documentary film first led her to Best of Hot Docs- Sudbury, and now she cannot imagine living without the fabulous independent films at “The Indie.” Raised in Montreal, she was surprised but pleased to discover that her heart belongs in the wilds of northern Ontario. Max has shown herself to be a valuable Indie Cinema volunteer with both practical and analytic skills and the drive to get tasks completed.

NICOLA MUNRO

Board of Directors, Member At Large

Nicola Munro is a lawyer with Conroy, Munro Law Office and has practiced law in Sudbury for thirty-five years, and attended school at University in Sudbury. Nicola brings a wealthy of experience both form various varied law career and extensive Board experience. Her Board experience includes the Montessori School of Sudbury, Lakeside Centre, Industrial Training Centre for Women, Sudbury Pony Club, Legal Education Action Fund (Sudbury Chapter) and Estaire Wanup Volunteer Fire Department.

STEPHANIE DOVETON

Chair

Stephanie is an active leader and community volunteer in the not for profit and arts community of Sudbury. Over the past 25 years Stephanie has: served as a board member of the Sudbury Theatre Centre where she headed the STC annual auction; participated on the board of the Big Sisters organization at the time it amalgamated with Big Brothers; and participated on the LEAF committee breakfast. Stephanie has co-chaired the Church of the Ascension Out of the Cold Dinner. Currently, Stephanie serves on the board of Artists on Elgin and coordinates the solo exhibit space.

Laurie McGauley

Treasurer

A lifelong resident of Sudbury, Laurie McGauley has been actively involved in many social justice issues in the North, including poverty, housing, gender and Indigenous support. Over the years, her job titles have included Affirmative Action Coordinator for the Rainbow District School Board; Community Development Worker for Children’s Mental Health Center; North Eastern Ontario Representative for the Ontario Arts Council, as well as Independent Consultant for many non-profit agencies and arts organizations. She was a founding member and lead organizer of Sudbury Better Beginnings Better Futures, and the founding Artistic Director of Myths and Mirrors Community Arts. Up until the spring of 2021, Laurie was an Adjunct Professor in the Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies department at Thorneloe University, where she had been teaching for over 14 years. Currently she is a member of the Boards of Directors of Sudbury Indie Cinema and of the Sudbury and District Public Library, as well as the Chair of the Poverty and Housing Advocacy Coalition of Sudbury.

Niki Naponse

Vice Chair

Niki lives and works in her home community of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek. She is the Executive Director and Information Researcher of Za-geh-do-win Information Clearinghouse, and recently completed a Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies at University College Dublin. Niki is also a graduate of both Laurentian University and Brock University with Bachelor degrees in Humanities and Adult Education. Interests include; traveling, reading, hiking and watching films of all genres.

Merv McLaughlin

Secretary

Retired from INCO in 2000, as Emergency Coordinator for the Ontario Division, after 35 years’ Service.

Retired for 21 years he has found time to travel, exercise, keep in good physical health, and enjoy the movies. He has been a member of Indie Cinema since the very early years and continues to support attending movies and special events.

Sarah Napoli

Treasurer

Sarah has a financial background, graduating from Laurentian University, with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Specialization in accounting. She works at the public accounting firm KPMG as a staff accountant and is on track to complete her Chartered Professional Accountant certification in 2022. Sarah has worked alongside many not-for-profits in this position and hopes to use this experience to provide a technical perspective in supporting Indie Cinema’s current and future projects. She is a longtime fan of independent film and will apply this passion in her future endeavors.

Loradonna Botter

Board of Directors

A certified human resources leader, and seasoned organizational effectiveness professional, Loradonna is currently a business professor at Cambrian College. She has designed and facilitated globally acclaimed training programs in organizations. Loradonna’s formal education includes a PhD in business administration, a Master’s in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and an adult training certificate. Loradonna has also held leadership volunteer roles with the Canadian Cancer Society and contributed on the Board of Directors for the former Alberta College of Arts and Design, and Goodwill Industries Alberta.

ONTARIO RE-OPENING January 31, 2022

Hi Film-Lovers!

We will update this page, when health guidelines and provincial policy evolves.

Currently, Gov’t-issued Vaccination Certificates or Exemption Certificates with a QR code and proof of identity with a photo is MANDATORY for Ontario residents over 12 years old to gain entry. These are to be presented at the entrance of the cinema.

Masks are mandatory for all patrons. If you have forgotten yours, Indie Buffs are available for purchase at the box office.

You are required to wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth at all time while in the cinema, except when seated in the theatre while actively eating or drinking.

We are encouraging patrons to exit from the emergency exit back into the parking lot, rather than back through the lobby to minimize contact between multiple individuals.

We have maintained our enhanced cleaning and sanitation protocols, honed in 2020, and scheduled more time between screenings to sanitize the theatre after a screening, and to sanitized the lobby and washroom area while a screening is in.

Limited Seating: In the theatre, we have blocked off every second row, and require 3 empty seats between parties seated on the same row. That way, 2m. distance between parties required by public health will be maintained while you enjoy the show.

While the Ontario government has restricted our capacity to 50%, we are voluntarily capping film audiences to 25% of our capacity as an extra precaution. If you are a 3rd party renting the cinema, you are able to apply the 50% capacity limit.

Plexiglass barriers at the box office and concessions remain in place: our staff are all double vaccinated, and while they move around the cinema during a screening they will also be masked, when there is a language barrier or hearing issue IDed at the box office or concessions, they may remove their mask temporarily to the benefit of communication with a patron.

And lastly, our staff and volunteers stay home when they feel ill, and we ask you to do the same. Return when you feel well! Let’s stay safe and healthy Sudbury- and keep unique places like the Indie open.

Warmly,

Beth Mairs
Executive Director and Lead Programmer