Jury Members of 2019 San Diego International Kids Film Festival
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  Jury Committee of 2019 San Diego International Kids' Film Festival  
 
  Jeri Jacquin; Movie Maven
Jeri Jacquin is an entertainment journalist for local San Diego papers including Military Press as well as her own websites at http://moviemaven.intuitwebsites.com. Covering film, television, DVD releases and interviewing talent Ms. Jacquin gives an honest opinion of what is released in theatres. A member of the San Diego Film Critics Society she is given the opportunity to attend film festivals and view independent films that otherwise might go unnoticed by film-goers! "Some of the most amazing films I have experienced come from storytellers and filmmakers that are free from big studio constraints", she says regarding the enjoyment of festival films, "being a part of the San Diego International Kids' Film Festival is such an honor and the opportunity to see films that are geared towards kids and family is very important to me as a parent, and now, grandparent
  Cameron McCasland, Writer, Director, Producer
Cameron McCasland is an Emmy nominated writer, director, & film producer. Working in long form narrative, and documentary as well as short form content his films have been seen by millions globally. His debut film The Lashman garnered critical praise winning the Indieville Director of The Year Award. He has produced music videos in Nashville including several #1 Billboard chart toppers. His most recent documentary film Jumpin' Johnny: The True Life Story of Dr. John Kline is currently touring film festivals.
  Amor Sanchez, Actress
Amor Sanchez is an International Actress from Madrid, Spain. She has appeared in many Film, Television and Theatre Productions. You may have seen her in Brando Unauthorized, Mexican Gangster, Scorpion Girl and Crypto Game to name just a few. Her unusual ability to embody different characters landed her various Awards Nominations in her career. She studied acting at the prestigious Promenade Playhouse Conservatory and attended several UCLA courses. She is the jury member of 2019 Universe Multicultural Film Festival. Amor Sanchez can be reached at www.amorsanchez.com
   
Doosun Shin, Director, Animator
Doosun Shin is a director, animator, and artist based in San Diego. He received his BFA in 3D Animation from the Ringling Art and college in Florida. His film, Fox Tale has been screened and awarded at numerous domestic and international film festivals including SDIKFF(USA), Fantoche(Swiss), SICAF(Korea), Stuttgart(Germany), Encounters(UK) and CINANIMA(Portugal). His work has also been featured in multiple media outlets such as Skywigly, CGmeetup and more.
In 2015, he joined Blue sky studios to develop Ice Age: Collision Course as an animator, and he has made some of the most internationally recognized animated games such asStarCraft II(2015): Legacy of the Void, World of Warcraft, The Sims4. He is a member of ACADEMY OF INTERACTIVE ARTS & SCIENCES and currently developing a video game with High Moon Studios in Carlsbad, California for Destiny2.
ANTONIO F. VIANNA, screenwriter
Antonio is a prime example of someone who has re-careered himself. In fact, you might say he wrote the book on it with “Career Management and Employee Portfolio Tool Kit, 3rd edition.” He holds a M.M. from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management and a B.S. from Union College. He has been able to re-brand himself from a former U.S. Air Force officer and Human Resources executive to an author and educator. His 20 novels, 2 prescriptive non-fiction works, and 9 screenplays since 2003, along with three popular workshops, “Re-Careering at Any Age,” "How to Write a Book and Get Published," and "How to Write a Screenplay" enjoy much success. Vianna has often been a guest on television and radio discussing strategies for re-careering at any age. He is affiliated with Publishers and Writers of San Diego, Read Local San Diego, Military Writers Society of America, National Veterans Transition Services Inc, International Doctoral Empowerment Academy, Society of Human Resources Management, and Society for the Advancement of Management.
HATT CHO, Illustration/Background Design
Hatt Cho is a background designer on Disney Jr.'s Muppet Babies, an Emmy-nominee preschool children's animated show. She is contributing to make this world a better place by creating dream worlds for kids.
Michael Matteo Rossi; Director, Producer, Writer
Michael Matteo Rossi is a professional award-winning working director/producer/writer for over 10 years now. His 1st feature "Misogynist" which he shot at just 26, got worldwide distribution on DVD and VOD and 2nd feature "Sable" is being released next month. Michael has won multiple awards in recognized film festivals as well and was put on a poll with Lena Dunham and Ryan Coogler of "Top directors under 30 to watch". MichaelI recently shot a TV pilot and the trailer is below as well and has amassed more than 300K views
Mike Shields II, Actor, Producer, Screenwriter
Mike is the owner and founder of Team 33 Productions, however, he started in this business as an actor first. He has completed several short films that have screened at The 168 Film Festival. In 2011 Blue Blazes also screened at 2011's Comic Con International Independent Film Festival, the first 168 film to do so. 
In 2013 he played the lead in Invisible Sacrifice , a short based on Romans 12:1, which also showed at the initial Alpha/Omega Con, where he taught a seminar on how to make a short film. In 2014, he won Best Screenplay at The Universe Multicultural Film Festival with Diamond is a Girl's Best Friend, a period comedy set in 1939. Mr. Shields II as leader of the firm is an industry insider, attending all major trade shows and events keeping in touch with the bridge between entertainment, creation and monetization. His biggest asset is his ability to pick things up quickly, and to adapt to any working environment. 
  ROBERT COX, screenwriter
Robert has been interested in writing from an early age. By the time he left high school, he had written short stories, poetry, and plays for screen and theater, including opera librettos. He continued through college, writing one act plays, and articles in scientific journals. A trained musician, biologist and botanist, his first sojourn into professional screenwriting came as a suggestion from a friend. He wrote spec scripts for various TV shows for a time, but the rise of season bibles dried up the spec industry. Robert worked for San Diego City Schools for over twenty years, until he felt the writing call again. Retiring, he went back into writing, and has penned twenty full length scripts, pilots and shorts, some of which have been filmed or optioned. Robert is a member of the Plumeria Society of Southern California, the American Orchid Society, and the International Human Resource for Information Management. His script " The door" win the best screenplay in 2018 San Diego International Kids Film Festival 
Tempast Wulf, Actress, Model, Artist
Tempast Wulf is an American actress, model, and artist. She is no stranger to the entertainment industry. She has successfully navigated the acting and modeling industry for a score while traveling the world. Modeling on runways, for magazines, and local charity's.
Always striving for more from her career, the desire to produce was only natural. Her work as an actress on back to back independent features and her years of modeling has served as a hands-on film school, along with classes and seminars. Her production company is La Lupa Films.
  Diana Zhang, Director, Writer, youth film jury
Duana was born in China, came to USA at age 15, studying at Orange High School in California. She learned how to play piano at the age of five, then showed her talent by won multiple times in the professional piano competition awards, she was accepted as an official member by The Global Outstanding Chinese Artists Association. As the growth of her age, the potential of her literary creation has emerged. In 2017, Diana’s short novel “ Dog Tag” drafted by World Young Filmmakers Support Program, she was also invited as the director of the short film. In 2018, the “Dog Tag” had been selected in the finalist of the 15th San Diego International Kids’ Film Festival, and then acquired the “best film” and the “best director” nominations. Eventually, Diana won the “best youth director”award,  “Dog Tag” also won the best youth-made film at the 2019 Universe Multicultrual Film Festival. Diana just completed novella “The Protection of Juling” after 5 years of hard work.
 


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