UBC Film Society
Community Organization · Movie Theatre
Who We Are
The UBC Film Society (FilmSoc) is one of the oldest and largest clubs at UBC. As far back as the 1930’s, FilmSoc has been making films and entertaining the UBC community through film previews, film festivals, and regular screenings.
FilmSoc has something to offer everyone. Our club allows you to be as involved or uninvolved as you would like while still offering amazing benefits. Just want to see cheap movies? FilmSoc has you covered! Want to make films? We're the club for you! Want to meet new people or volunteer? We can make that happen!
Membership is cheap and the benefits are endless.
Instagram: @ubcfilmsociety
Facebook: UBC Film Society
(Last updated: Sep 8, 2022)
Meet The Execs
We are a student executive team that organizes all of our events and screenings!
If you're interested in getting more involved, join our mailing list (click here) for a monthly newsletter and join our Facebook group!
General Contact: chairperson@ubcfilmsociety.ca
Aaron Penner
Chairperson
Hey, I’m Aaron. I’m an amateur letterboxd film critic, filmmaker, and 4th year English Major! Tallest member of the exec team, 3 years uncontested. Reach out with an email!
Anvi Kumar
Chairperson
Hey, I'm Anvi, I'm a 4th year psychology major and Film studies minor. I loves movies and TV and most media to a unhealthy degree. I have been part of Filmsoc since my first year and excited to serving as the Chairperson in my final year at ubc. And I am the shortest member of the exec team, 4 years uncontested. Feel free to reach out about any questions, movies or just to say hi through my email!
Jasmina Simsone
Productions Manager
Hey, I'm Jasmina and I am in my third year at UBC studying Film and Visual Arts. I'm from Latvia and hope to pursue a career in both majors in Vancouver or back home (or anywhere that pays to be fair). If you have any questions feel free to reach out through email!
Kristin Meyer
Treasurer
Hey guys! I’m Kristin, lover of all things Tim Burton. I’m a fourth year student majoring in Film Studies and minoring in Commerce. This is my first year being an executive, I look forward to meeting and getting to know you guys! Feel free to say hi anytime :))
Email: treasurer@ubcfilmsociety.ca
Jessica Fraser
Theatre Manager
Hi! I'm Jessica, and I'm a third-year Film Studies student and dancer/dance teacher. If you see me at a screening, I'm always excited to talk about film/dance/music/anything!
Email: theatre@ubcfilmsociety.ca
Alicia Laing
Promotions Manager
Hey! My name is Alicia. I’m a 3rd year film enthusiast who’s studying Art History and Visual Art. I’m managing the social pages this year and am excited to share our awesome events with you all! Reach out if you have questions or want to chat :)
Email: promotions@ubcfilmsociety.ca
Rikki Clark
Bookings Manager
Hi everyone, I’m Rikki! I’m in my fifth year with a major in Film Studies and minor in Law and Society. Please feel free to get in touch anytime . . . and also, if you ever want to talk about La La Land or Taylor Swift, I’m your girl :)
Email: bookings@ubcfilmsociety.ca
Amelia Lynge
Social Coordinator
Hey everyone, my name is Amelia and I am a third year English major! My favourite movie of all time is Bridget Jones Diary. I’ll be planning this year’s BZZR Gardens and other social events, please reach out to me via email if you have any questions :)
Email: film@ubcfilmsociety.ca
Liam Riley
Co-Film Liaison
I’m Liam, this year’s co-film liaison with my brother Will. I’m in the first year of my MA in Cinema and Media Studies after completing my undergrad in Poli-Sci here at UBC. I love David Cronenberg’s The Fly and I spend way too much time on Letterboxd. Let me know if there are any movies you’d like to see screened at the Norm this year!
Email: radio@ubcfilmsociety.ca
Will Riley
Co-Film Liaison
Hi my name is Will and I’m a first year MA student in Cinema and Media Studies. I am a filmmaker as well! This is my second year as a FILM SOC executive. My brother and I are incredibly excited to curate our weekly screenings at the Normand Bouchard Theatre here on UBC Campus. Please reach out to me through email if you want to connect and talk about weekly screenings, filmmaking, or maybe even something completely unrelated to film!
Email: radio@ubcfilmsociety.ca
Liam Atticus
Computer Operations
Hey, I’m Liam! I’m majoring in Film Studies and minoring in Creative Writing. My favourite film is Call Me By Your Name. Feel free to say hi if you ever want to talk about films or just chat!
Email: compops@ubcfilmsociety.ca
Juan Saa
Radio Liaison
Hi! My name is Juan and I love watching and making movies. I am a fourth-year Film Studies Major and UBC Film Society’s Radio Liaison. If you want to hear me talk about movies, tune into “The Reel Whirled,” every Monday at 5 pm on CiTR 101.9 FM. If you would like to partner with “The Reel Whirled” or would like to get involved, feel free to contact me at
Email: radio@ubcfilmsociety.ca