Several times each semester, President Lahey brings a King’s alum to have lunch in the lodge with current students. Together, they enjoy a delicious meal and casual conversation.
This month Pres. Lahey invites students to join him in a meal with Alex Brundige and Tara McClair from Screen Nova Scotia. Alex is Screen Nova Scotia’s Membership Services & Events Coordinator and Tara is Director of Communications & Events.
Alex Brundige
Alex Brundige, BA’12, is a film professional based in Halifax, N.S. After attending the University of King’s College from 2008–2012, he earned a degree in Film Studies from Western University in London, Ont. in 2015. Shortly thereafter, he served as Program Director for the Ottawa International Film Festival. From 2017 to 2022, Alex was Program Manager for FIN (now the Atlantic International Film Festival) and its youth initiative, FIN Kids.
Alex currently serves as Screen Nova Scotia’s Membership Services & Events Coordinator, overseeing new and ongoing memberships and supporting the operations and logistics of industry events.
Tara McClair
Tara McClair, BJ(Hons)’07, is the Director of Communications & Events at Screen Nova Scotia, the provincial film commission and industry association dedicated to building a strong and sustainable future for Nova Scotia’s production sector. Screen Nova Scotia is the first point of contact to find out more about filming locations, production partners, industry resources and programs, infrastructure, and financial incentives.
Tara joined SNS in 2015, where she played a key role in the successful industry-wide campaign against provincial budget cuts. In addition to managing all aspects of the organization’s communication and marketing strategies, Tara also produces the annual Screen Nova Scotia Awards Gala, Nova Scotia Content Market, and a wide range of special events/projects.
Tara has participated in the Telefilm Canada / Canadian Media Producers Association’s Marketing Mentorship Program and previously worked as a Unit Publicist on several feature films. From 2011-2015, Tara worked for the Atlantic International Film Festival’s Strategic Partners, an international co-production/co-financing market for film and television producers. Tara is a member of Women in Film & Television-Atlantic (WIFT-AT) and holds a Bachelor of Journalism (Honours) from the University of King’s College (’07).
Tara lives in Dartmouth (Punamu’kwati’jk) with her husband, toddler, and rescue pup. As expected, she loves watching film and television.
Please email Interim Alumni Relations Manager Candice MacDonald at candice.macdonald@ukings.ca to reserve your spot at the table. The first ten students to RSVP will get a seat. Please also indicate if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies in your email.
