Chantal Partamian is an experimental filmmaker and archivist. Her work explores themes of migration, identity, conflict and obsolescence, using mainly Super 8mm and found footage. Her archival activities focus on the preservation and restoration of reels from the Mediterranean basin, combined with research into archival practices in regions of conflict. Partamian’s films have been presented and awarded at numerous festivals. They are distributed by Vidéographe, Groupe intervention Vidéo (GIV) and the Canadian filmmakers distribution center (CFMDC).

Lynn Kodeih is an artist and researcher working between Beirut and Tiohtià:ke/Mooniyang/Montréal since 2020. Her practice engages with the politics of the image, examining space, borders, and belonging within the ongoing colonial context. Kodeih’s work adopts intersectional strategies to expose power structures and systemic violence. Kodeih holds degrees in literary studies, theatre, and visual arts from both Lebanese and Canadian institutions. Since 2009, she has lectured and collaborated with various universities and art institutions, including the Leonard & Bina Ellen Gallery as Coordinator of Public Programs and Education (2023–2024), and subsequently as an independent curator and programmer. Her practice has received support through multiple scholarships and grants. She is the recipient of the Powerhouse Prize, the Bronfman 2024 Fellowship, and the Impressions Residency Award from the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts in 2025. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally.