Founder & Director
Ashley Catherine Dick
Cinora is led by Ashley Catherine Dick. Ash started out in post production as an editor and animator, and developed a love for writing and directing. She is a member of BAFTA connect and has been commissioned by the BBC, BAFTA and Screen Scotland. Her work has screened in festivals all over the world and has been nominated for an RTS Award and the Thelma Schoonmaker Prize for Short Filmmaking Excellence. She has delivered training and advice for the National Film & Television School, the University of the West of Scotland and Edinburgh College.
Her favourite Scottish film is Aftersun.
Apprentice Production Assistant
Ryan Phillips
Ryan Phillips is a Welsh filmmaker with a deep passion for storytelling and visual media. Having lived in Wales, Norway, Malta and Scotland, and having travelled extensively, his work is shaped by a global perspective and an interest in diverse human experiences.
Originally earning a degree in History from Aberystwyth University, Ryan's love for film and filmmaking has been a lifelong pursuit. In 2023, he moved to Edinburgh to fulfil his passion and is currently studying for a BA in Film Production at Edinburgh College.
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His favourite Scottish Film is Under The Skin.
Camera Operator
Caitlin Mulvihill
Caitlin Mulvihill is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and a relative newcomer to Scotland from the States. After studying History at Columbia University in New York, she pivoted to pursuing a career in film, her earliest and greatest love. The first film she watched after arriving in the country, with a couple tightly packed suitcases, immediately won a special place in her heart and is why she picked it as her favourite.
Her favorite Scottish film is Whiskey Galore.
Apprentice Editor
Muratiwa Chinake
Originally from Zimbabwe, Muratiwa Chinake recently graduated from the University of Glasgow with a First-Class MA (Hons) in English Literature and Film & Television Studies. During her time at university, she became captivated by the world of video essays and how they open up new ways of exploring and visualising discussions around social justice. This passion led her to create an audio-visual essay examining the stereotypes placed on Black women in Tyler Perry’s cinematic universe. She now looks forward to further developing her editing skills and contributing to projects that champion accessibility and positive representation for all.
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Her favourite Scottish film is Ratcatcher.
