Ibrahim Cin is a new Canadian, originally from Turkey. Since emigrating to Canada, Ibrahim’s work has focused on improving interfaith dialogue between Muslims and other faith and secular communities in Edmonton. From 2009-2017 Ibrahim served as the Executive Director of the Edmonton chapter of the Intercultural Dialogue Institute.
Ibrahim has served as an Imam, a community leader, teacher, peacemaker, advisor, and a spokesperson and advocate for multiculturalism, social justice, and interfaith relations in Canadian society. For his service to the community, Ibrahim was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal by the Governor General in 2012.
Ibrahim is presently a chaplain-in-training with the Canadian Armed Forces. Having recently completed a Masters in Theological Studies at the University of Alberta, he has begun his practicum service with the Forces.
Ibrahim’s other passion is the art of filmmaking. Since his youth, Ibrahim has been writing screenplays in the genres of action, drama, and science-fiction. He recently collaborated with Beth Wishart MacKenzie to complete his first dramatic short film, The Final Exam, a project that allowed him to explore his life-long interest in cinematic storytelling.
NOTE: The Final Exam is based on Ibrahim’s lived experience as a student in Turkey in 1998.
Filmmaker Bios:
Beth Wishart MacKenzie is an educator and independent filmmaker based in Edmonton. She holds an M.A. in Comparative Literature and Religious Studies from the University of Alberta, where she served as a lecturer in Comparative Religious Studies for more than 10 years. Introduced to the art and craft of documentary filmmaking in 2006, Beth’s film work continues to reflect her keen interest in the complexity of cultural-religious life in Canada.
Beth has completed four long form documentary films: Unforgotten, Gently Whispering the Circle Back, Brothers in the Buddha, and Lana Gets Her Talk; and one documentary short, From a Light Within: A Christmas Story. Most recently, Beth completed her first dramatic short film, The Final Exam, in collaboration with, Ibrahim Cin.
Aside from filmmaking, Beth founded and continues to support the development of Edmonton’s Gotta Minute Film Festival. She also serves on the volunteer Board of Directors of Edmonton’s Broad View International Film Festival, a festival dedicated to promoting the vision and voice of “women in film”.
As a socially engaged filmmaker, Beth seeks to use the creative medium of film to build community in Canada.
Making the final exam
Creative Team
- Written, Produced & Directed by Beth Wishart MacKenzie & Tobias Nicholas
- Richard Gustavsen - Director of Photography
- Hans Olson - Consulting Director
- Katrina Beatty - Assistant Director
- Sarah Taylor Picture - Editor & Colourist
- Johnny Blerot - Audio Post-Pro & Music Score
- Cenk Kaynak - Original Music