ANNETTE REILLY

Green Party of Vancouver
City Council Candidate

Read Annette’s 2026 Election Platform Priorities

I believe Vancouver should be a city where people can afford to live, raise a family, and build a life. That means housing people can actually afford, strong and connected neighbourhoods, climate-ready communities, a thriving creative economy, and a City Hall people can trust.

Annette's Platform

Film Professional

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I believe art has the power to reflect society and inspire us to become the best versions of ourselves. Every film or project I create carries a social justice message at its core. I'm passionate about fostering mentorship on all my sets, and I make it a priority to elevate voices from underrepresented communities.

As a seasoned film professional, I’ve worked in a multitude of positions both on and off set, giving me a comprehensive understanding of how the industry works. I currently work primarily as a 1st Assistant Director on feature films, running crews of 100+ people on any given day. My success in this high-pressure role hinges on a combination of organizational prowess, strategic foresight, and strong leadership. (Did I mention I love spreadsheets?)

Cancer Survivor

As a cancer survivor, diagnosed at age 30 with Stage 3b colorectal cancer, I know how deeply a medical emergency can affect your life, especially as a young adult. Finances, Friendships, Job Opportunities, Physical and Mental Abilities can be compromised or lost completely as you battle for your health. I am dedicated to supporting those in the cancer community any way I can, whether it’s speaking to build awareness or sitting with someone as they receive chemotherapy.

Mother

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Being a mother is one of my proudest achievements. I have two daughters that I am raising to be strong, authentic people with their own unique voices. Motherhood stoked a fire in me that I didn’t know was there. I am determined to make this world a better place for the next generation, which means protecting our planet, deconstructing damaging systems, and continuing the ongoing fight for equity.

Advocate

Two smiling people walking on a snowy city street, carrying green bags with the words 'care, compassion, patience, service' written on them. The man wears glasses, a beige knit hat, a blue jacket, and a red and black checkered scarf. The woman has blonde hair and is wearing a blue coat with a flower pin.

As a Queer, Neurodivergent woman, I know what it is like to be marginalized. Fortunately, I’m rather resilient and tenacious… and maybe a little scrappy. I have the spirit of a fighter and a strong sense of justice that propels me to stand up for those in my communities and others who find themselves pushed to the side.


As a board member with the Gender Equity in Media Society (GEMS, formerly Women in Film and TV Vancouver), I bring this fire as the Secretary of the Board and the chair of the Advocacy Committee. We tirelessly and audaciously fight for equity in the film industry for not just women, but all marginalized groups.

Three women and a man sit on a television talk show set having a discussion about the financial impact of cancer. They are seated on chairs around a coffee table with mugs. A news ticker at the bottom displays weather and news updates.
A woman with glasses and short hair is seen standing with crossed arms, wearing a blue T-shirt featuring cartoon characters and an R2-D2 cap, inside a modern room.
Two women stand on large rocks along a river, with a wooden stairway leading up a hill in the background. One woman is leaning back with her hands in her pockets, the other is standing upright holding a camera. Both are wearing outdoor jackets and su
Three people wearing masks and winter jackets are standing inside a film sound stage with lush plants and a blue screen background.
A woman with blonde hair, glasses, and a patterned cardigan sitting on a couch near a window with vertical blinds, working on a laptop, with trees visible outside.
A person with blonde hair wearing glasses, a dark baseball cap, a maroon hoodie, and a inner gray shirt, leaning on a car with their arm resting on the roof, in a dark indoor setting.
A woman in a green dress and lace gloves standing on a black carpet at a Netflix event, with a man in a blue suit standing further back to her left. The background has the Netflix logo and the event title '#CAOS' on a black backdrop. There is a decor
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Group of women, including one dressed as a princess, watching a screen outdoors, with a house and trees in the background.
Three women hugging and smiling in front of a backdrop with logos for "Creative BC," "British Columbia," and "JF Northwest".
A man in a light blue suit and a hat is holding an ice cream cone and making a puckered face. A woman wearing sunglasses, a black face mask, a black hoodie, and khaki pants is touching his face with one hand and grabbing his shoulder with the other.
A woman with short blonde hair smiling and holding a crystal award inside a frame. The award has text including 'Burbank International Film Festival 2020' and says 'Best LGBTQ Short Film' and 'A Typical Fairytale'.
Two women sitting on chairs in a panel discussion, both wearing pink blazers and face masks; one woman is holding a microphone, and the other is sitting next to her.
Three young adults standing together outdoors under a large leafy tree, smiling at the camera. The two women have dyed hair, one with blonde and the other with green, and the man has glasses and a beard. They are dressed casually.
A woman wearing a black face mask, glasses, a blue and white hat, a gray tank top, and jeans is vacuuming a green screen in a room with wooden floors, brick walls, and various pieces of equipment and artwork on the walls.
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A professional film camera on a tripod in a dark theater or studio, with empty black seats and seated people with phones in the background.
A woman in a black face mask is seated on a motorized camera dolly, adjusting a professional film camera in a living room. There are framed artworks on the wall, a fireplace, a patterned area rug, and some plants and furniture in the background.