| |
 |
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 |
 |
Annalisa Zanierato, Producer, Distributor
Annalisa Zanierato is a former professional basketball player, who, after leaving the sport, devoted herself to cinema. She became a producer, acquisition manager and world-seller for films, documentaries and TV series, growing professionally alongside Mark Holdom, Frank Zappa's former manager and tour manager with rock bands including Metallica, Alanis Morissette, and Tina Turner with 39 years in film and music production, marketing, and distribution,. Passionate about travel, she attended biggest film festivals and film markets worldwide for years, building relationships with directors, producers, distributors, talents, and film investors. In 2015 she started to handle the development, operational, and financial processes of each project. In 2019 she became CEO of Pantera Film, a motion picture company that produces, co-produces, and sells feature films, documentaries, and series. The Company works with distributors and aggregators worldwide to release content in every territory and channel. |
 |
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. |
 |
Karen Schuback, Filmmaker,
Karen Schuback started her career in the entertainment industry working in development. However, realizing her passion lay in design at the time, Karen went on to a successful twenty-year career as a Creative Director.
After retiring from design, Karen decided to dive back into her passion of becoming a filmmaker. She has spent the last ten years studying acting and all aspects of film by working on over twenty independent films, industrial videos, and commercials. By observing the talents and soaking up the knowledge of veteran directors, cinematographers, writers, as well as production designers, she has molded herself into a proficient filmmaker. "My natural instinct is to guide and nurture the creative process. Working with a team of designers and creating a finished product from start to finish in my past career, has given me the stamina and the skill to execute all aspects of a film." |
 |
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. |
 |
Angie Baggett Screenwriter, Filmmaker
A graduate of the Academy of Art MFA program in Motion Pictures and Television, Angie Baggett chose screenwriting as her focus but is interested in all aspects of filmmaking. She decided to pursue screenwriting because it is a fun and unique way to collaborate with others in a dynamic and creative atmosphere. Her writing and directing skills have been circulating festivals via the award winning short narrative film Instant Justice. She has also completed freelance commercial projects, short films, worked on feature film sets, and is currently at work on a handful feature film screenplays with franchise potential. Her genres of choice are horror and sci-fi layered in social commentary. In 2015, Forever Hollywood screened at the Temecula Independent Film Festival and at the UCR Palm Desert MFA short film showcase. Forever Hollywood was also selected to be featured in the Biennial Edition of the publication CinéWomen, for a special issue featuring independent filmmakers and video artists. Her adaptation of the YA novel Walk Through Cold Fire continues to do well in screenwriting festivals and recently was chosen as a quarterfinalist in the Page Awards. |
 |
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. |
 |
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 |
|
|
|---|