Executive Director
Teya (at) gimlifilm.com

Teya Zuzek is an arts manager with over a decade of experience in project management, event operations, and stakeholder engagement in the non-profit sector. She holds a B.A from the University of Toronto in Cinema Studies, History, and English; along with a Post-Graduate from University of Toronto School of Continuing Education in Digital Marketing, and a Post-Graduate from Humber College for Arts Administration & Cultural Management.

Teya has produced and managed multiple large-scale multidisciplinary events throughout her home province of Ontario, and across Canada. With a focus on creating outreach and implementing high-impact programming, she has been a valued partner on several community and national boards, and a hands-on mentor to emerging and aspiring professionals.

She is an active board volunteer supporting community tourism and cultural initiatives, including the Gimli Ice Festival and Gimli Pride. She currently serves as Governance Chair for the OurToba Film Network. She is also a National advocacy member of the Independent Media Arts Alliance.

When she's not working or volunteering, she cultivates a garden of hobbies. Teya is an avid cyclist, artist, reader, potter, painter, film-goer, boxer, axe-thrower, and yogi. She also likes to spend time with her 2 pound chihuahua, Honey Dill.

Operations Manager
helene (at) gimlifilm.com

Hélène Le Moullec is a lifelong artist, arts leader, and community builder with more than 20 years of experience both on stage and behind the scenes. A graduate of School of Contemporary Dancers with a BA (Honours) in Dance, Hélène has built a dynamic career as a professional dancer, choreographer, educator, and arts administrator, performing across Canada and internationally, including in China and Mozambique.

A fixture in Winnipeg’s arts community, Hélène is now in her 20th season performing with NAfro Dance Productions and has collaborated with numerous acclaimed artists and companies throughout her career. Whether on stage, on screen, or in rehearsal halls, she brings passion, curiosity, and a deep commitment to creative expression.

Off stage, Hélène is equally at home producing memorable arts experiences. She has spent nearly two decades helping shape some of Manitoba’s most beloved cultural institutions, including Winnipeg Comedy Festival and Gas Station Arts Centre, where she has built a reputation for thoughtful leadership, exceptional organization, and making the impossible look easy. As Operations Manager for the Gimli International Film Festival, she brings that same creative energy, calm under pressure, and collaborative spirit to one of Canada’s premier film festivals.

Known for her warmth, humour, and ability to keep many moving pieces, and people, working in harmony, Hélène believes deeply in the power of the arts to connect communities, inspire imagination, and make life a little more joyful.