Who is Cassiar?
We started as three friends who bonded over our love of cinema and being creative. Our high school TV & Film teacher inspired us each in a different way. Sam went straight to film school after high school. Adam traveled for a year, collecting stories along the way. Justin grew dreadlocks, studied computer engineering, and sailed the Mediterranean. Filmmaking brought us all back together in 2010 and Cassiar was born.
Now, we’re a growing team committed more than ever to putting good into the world through our work.
Adam Wormald
Creative Director & Co-Founder
A childhood spent traveling the world and watching movies, Adam grew to love a good story about ordinary people doing extraordinary things. He first picked up a camera in high school but quickly realized he enjoyed writing and directing more than cinematography and editing.
Now, he spends his days working with clients to develop communication strategies, write scripts, and direct shoots. He has a passion for promoting the creative arts in the Fraser Valley as well as giving back to the community through volunteer work.
When not at work, Adam spends his time with his wife and four children.
Justin Raine
Managing Partner & Co-Founder
With a background in computer engineering and business operations, Justin leads the strategic and operational side of Cassiar Film Co.
Shaped by years in close-knit community and international travel, he brings a people-first mindset to how the team works and how the company serves its clients every day.
He enjoys building clear systems, solving practical problems, and helping good work happen with purpose.
Outside the studio, you’ll usually find him cycling, reading, unwinding in the sauna, or spending time with his wife, Hannah, and their Doodles, Polly & Pippin.
Sam Bryce
Production Lead & Co-Founder
Sam discovered filmmaking when, as a young boy using the family DV Cam and an iMac, was empowered to put video clips together in iMovie to tell a story.
He pursued an education in filmmaking through his high school and post secondary years with a diploma in Motion Picture Production from Capilano University.
Sam continued his development with Documentary Filmmaking at the University of the Fraser Valley and there fell in love with telling human-based stories with a cinematic quality.
He has rolled cameras in 14 countries and 25 states so far. He has a desire to tell authentic stories where humans shine.
Sam, his wife Adriana, and 3 children live in Abbotsford, he still has that original iMac, which is now on display at the Cassiar Studio.
Melody David
Post Production Manager & Video Editor
The post-production anchor. A creative mind with a love for structure, Melody bridges vision and execution in post-production. Drawn to film at a young age, she got her start making home movies and running a YouTube channel before pursuing formal training in film school — where a deep love for editing took hold.
She brings stories to life one frame at a time, ensuring each cut feels as meaningful as the story itself. Melody believes that when done right, editing isn’t just seen — it’s felt.
When the screens go dark, you’ll probably find Melody at a concert somewhere in Vancouver, discovering the next great indie artist or spinning through tracks from every decade imaginable.
Meghan Kellington
Creative Coordinator
Throughout her life, Meghan has been captivated by the art of storytelling. After years spent honing in her coordinating and media skills in the non-profit field, she made the leap to follow her lifelong dream of pursuing a career in film, which led her to Cassiar.
With an eye for detail and a heart for people, Meghan plays a key role in both pre-production and production by coordinating logistics and handling the many moving pieces that help each shoot run seamlessly. She loves that her role has so much variety of administrative, hands on, and hospitality related tasks.
Meghan is a people person through and through. Outside of work, she loves spending quality time with loved ones, and taking part in local theatre productions both on and off stage.
Chris Fassbender
Video Editor
Chris is a video editor with a deep background in storytelling and performance.
An award-winning stage actor turned filmmaker, he studied advanced editing at Maine Media College and now works full-time with Cassiar shaping stories through picture and sound.
Chris brings decades of creative experience to every project, crafting visually engaging, emotionally resonant work across film and media.
Partner to Ali, grandpa to Eli, and friend to every animal, when Chris isn't working at making movies, he's sure to be on his couch watching them.
Paige Neufeld
Graphic Designer
With a keen eye for the creative arts, Paige recently graduated from Emily Carr University where she discovered her love for design and was able to hone her skills alongside like-minded individuals. She received her degree in communication design; a modern twist on the standard graphic design program focused on putting people first.
Paige’s role at Cassiar is to create compelling graphics and motion graphics for their videos, presenting information clearly to the viewers.
She loves to keep busy with different creative projects outside of work. Whether it's painting, sewing or even playing piano, she is always up for learning something new and challenging herself. While she enjoys getting out there and exploring the world, there is nothing she finds more relaxing than picking away at a project at her desk.
Brandon Klemets
Studio Coordinator
Brandon has a love for photography, filmmaking, technology, and marries them to serve the script and make the best films possible. He shares with anyone who will listen the latest advancements in camera, lighting, sound, and editing.
Brandon has worked as a Lighting Technician on network, streaming, and feature films with IATSE 891 since 2017 and as a Director of Photography on indie-films since 2020.
His role as Studio Coordinator is to ensure that all of Cassiar’s film studio operations and rentals are as frictionless as possible. From the busiest of shooting days to the smallest of rental orders, he makes sure the building and all the gear within it are ready for anything.
Brandon will always be found behind the camera or behind a screen. In the seconds between work gigs, Brandon is playing disc golf, practicing guitar, or accidentally blocking your view at a general admission concert.
Bryson La Marre
Assistant Video Editor
A lifelong lover of storytelling, Bryson’s journey into editing started at age ten with an iPod and iMovie, where he spent countless hours crafting homemade films. That early spark carried him through four years of film and video classes in high school and eventually into film school, deepening his passion for shaping stories through editing.
As an Assistant Video Editor at Cassiar, Bryson supports the post-production team by organizing and prepping project libraries, making sure each edit begins on solid footing. He loves being surrounded by talented editors and is energized by the chance to learn, grow, and contribute wherever he’s needed.
Outside the office, Bryson is usually unwinding with a new TV show before bed, discovering his next favourite series. If he’s not at home, you’ll likely find him at the gym or spending time with friends.
Sarah Lehbauer
HR and Finance Administrator
Sarah has always been drawn to supporting people. She spent over a decade as a Registered Massage Therapist, working at a midwifery clinic and supporting women during labor as a doula. When an injury changed her path, she explored bookkeeping, payroll, and HR, discovering she enjoys solving practical challenges and helping people and systems work together.
At Cassiar, Sarah uses her curiosity and adaptability to keep HR and finance running smoothly.
Outside work, she enjoys crafting, learning new skills, and spending time with her husband, three kids, and their two dogs.