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We created and lead an outreach and engagement strategy + campaign for Creatives Empowered to successfully recruit Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, LGBTQ2AI+, People with Disabilities and women, who then received free training to become Production Assistants in Alberta’s booming film + television industry. Half of the candidates we selected worked on Season 1 of […]
We helped the Quickdraw Animation infuse EDIA into their existing Strategic Plan, making it highly actionable and practical to execute. Quickdraw Animation Society is a member driven not-for-profit that fosters a creative community through resources and opportunities that further animation arts and culture.
We served the Calgary International Film Festival as one of several EDIA Guides, providing critical guidance on their organization + festival’s approach to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. The Calgary International Film Festival is the largest film festival in Alberta and the sixth-largest in Canada. It is also an Oscar-qualifying festival for short films, a […]
Shivani was the Creator, Executive Producer & Curator of FUNKSHÖN. Shivani secured partners, generated sponsorship deals and successfully executed a strategic marketing campaign via TV, radio, print, online and grassroots initiatives. She cultivated artist relationships, directed exhibition lay-out and installation, and managed the event. Funkshön took place pre-social media in October 2002 in Edmonton, Canada, […]
Shivani was the Assistant Producer of Industry Events for the 2015 PRISMATIC ARTS FESTIVAL, facilitating outreach and on-the-ground coordination of a special gathering organized by the Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance. These conference and industry activities also focused on introducing Atlantic Canadian Aboriginal and culturally diverse artists to national producers and presenters. PRISMATIC ARTS FESTIVAL is […]
Serving as the Communications and Marketing Director for MAKING TREATY 7, Atelier Culturati sold out 3 performances in 2014 at 420 seats per show, and sold out 5 performances in 2015 at 660 seats per show. Shivani worked closely with the late Michael Green on the 2014 World Premiere. Her foundational work infused MAKING TREATY […]
Atelier Culturati has raised the overall public profile of the RUBABOO ARTS FESTIVAL in Edmonton, Canada, through significant mainstream and Indigenous media coverage, communications, marketing, social media and consulting. Shivani has also served as a Festival Manager, helping to produce all aspects of the event, manage relationships with Aboriginal artists and stakeholders, and create partnership […]
Atelier Culturati conducted research, pre-interviews and organized key logistical information to move the TV series COASTAL REVIVAL forward into production. COASTAL REVIVAL tells the story of how passionate environmentalists and First Nations are using the power of ecotourism to preserve the majestic animals of British Columbia’s west coast. These groups are making a concerted effort […]
Shivani helped lead the creation of 30 Films and a spectacular 360 Video for the Royal Alberta Museum, seeing the project through development, pre-production, production, post-production and final installation – lending invaluable professional guidance and experienced producing expertise. “Shivani was an outstanding producer to work with! Her abilities to tackle any complication with thoughtfulness, grace […]
As a Producer for CHINOOK SERIES in 2020, Atelier Culturati facilitated a diverse group of theatre stakeholders for a major performing arts event, and handled the media publicity, communications, marketing and social media to create a cohesive marketing vision and strategy. “Shivani brilliantly balances an ability to lead with that of being a part of […]