MEET THE TEAM
Freaks for the creeks. Troubadours for trout. Water sprites. Fish wives. Herman the Merman Stans. River raconteurs.
From right to left, say hi to Harley, Rebecca, Kelly and Katelyn, four Canadian gals who understand that being here for a good time and not a long time is a sentiment best applied to the bar, and not our great ecological treasures.
United by a love of water (and tequila, and the late great Herman the Merman), and a call to protect our vital natural resources, four angel mermaids banded together to make a six part docu-series about the beautiful blue ribbon that taught us all to care; our beloved Bow River.
Creator, Director, Producer
Rebecca Felgate is a British-Canadian journalist (Toronto Star, Canada’s 100 Best, SHARP Magazine), social media content creator, train nerd, and river person.
Known for her cross-canada cultural explorations, Rebecca has her finger on the pulse of the most intriguing travel stories, as well as the county’s burgeoning food and beverage scene.
Rebecca has worked with multiple provincial Tourism clients and is a proud ambassador for Travel Alberta and Tourism Calgary.
As a multi-disciplinerary creative, Rebecca prides herself on her hyper-fixated ability to bring a story to life in the medium best fit for engagement.
Rebecca is a graduate of Goldsmiths College, University of London, with a First Class Honours degree in Drama and Theatre Arts, and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism from News Associates London.
A self proclaimed nature fairy, We Are River People is Rebecca’s first documentary, combing her enduring love of water bodies and her sworn duty as a storyteller.
If you ask her where her ideas come from, she’ll tell you that they are implanted in her from the sky…and they will not let her rest until she shares them to their fullest potential.
REBECCA FELGATE
KELLY PAOLI
Director, Editor
Kelly Paoli is a queer writer-director-editor from Toronto Canada. Having started her journey in front of the camera, Paoli is known for being “an actor’s director”, along with a keen sense of shooting for the edit, running her sets both thoughtfully and economically. Interested in poignant dramas, absurd comedies and socially-minded documentaries, Paoli’s work explores themes of existentialism, performative behaviour and the nuances of womanhood.
Recent work includes Rally Cry, a documentary following the 2024 Paralympic journey of Canadas Women’s Sitting Volleyball Team, two episodes in the second season of horror anthology Creepy Bits, and Canada Council for the Arts funded queer drama, I Only Kiss in the Dark.
Kelly is a graduate of York University’s inaugural 2013 Film Screenwriting BFA, with a minor in Creative Writing.
When not making, watching or talking about films, Paoli spends her time with her favourite assistant editors; a korat named Buck and a tabby named Moose.
HARLEY BURLAND
Creator, Director, Producer
Harley is a Calgary-based filmmaker, editor, creative producer, and owner of Good Socks Media.
Harley makes story-driven videos with personality - thoughtful, human work that’s a little unexpected and helps people and brands show up in ways that actually feel like them.
With a journalism degree and a background in television news, Harley brings a sharp editorial eye to every project. She’s directed music videos, wedding films, and a documentary-style mining series, and loves working across formats to shape strong ideas into visuals that stand out. Whether she’s collaborating with a brand, an artist, or a couple, Harley’s approach is thoughtful, flexible, and grounded in curiosity — always aiming craft a product that’s distinctive, well-crafted, and enjoyable to create.
KATELYN MCCALLUM
Project Manager
Katelyn is a Calgary based producer who is no stranger to working on an impressive variety of projects, from documentary films to advertising campaigns.
Katelyn has carefully managed the creative and strategic execution of complex and intimate stories from across North America, and brings a detailed, meticulous approach to production, with an emphasis on detailed pre-production. Recent work includes 6 episode documentary series ‘We Are River People’, set to be released in 2027, and a senior project manager at agency Critical Mass for clients including Apple.