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The Panel Speakers:
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Tommy Anderson, Author, Screenwriter, Producer
Tommy is 2018 Emmy Recipient, Multi-Best Selling author, Award Winning film screenwriter, Actor, Producer, Director and currently a national Podcast/Radio Host.
He is retired military with 23 year in both the Army and Air Force active and reserve. Retired Firefighter/Paramedic, Retired Deputy Fire Chief. Member of Veterans in Media and Entertainment, Scottish Film Makers Assn, Member Motion Picture Museum. National Press Association |
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Charles Carr, Author, Screenwriter, Moderator
Charles Carr is a multiple award-winning, nationally published author. Carr has received many writing accolades including recent back-to-back San Diego Press Club awards. Many of his stories, articles, and essays appear in college textbooks published by Macmillan; St. Martin's Press; Bedford, Freeman & Worth; and associated imprints. Carr's background in the world of journalism has created an excellent basis for penning scripts and stage plays most of which have a classical literature, historical, or true crime footing. His theatrical works have been produced at prestigious venues across the nation and attended by thousands. His newest show, "Passage Into Fear" is currently in production for a Dec. 2023 premiere at the CA Center for the Arts Escondido. Charles co-wrote and directed the short film, "Sky Takes a Bite Out of Crime," which was a featured selection in the 2018 San Diego International Kids' Film Festival. Most recently, Carr wrote and directed the Indy feature, "Old Dogs, Dirty Tricks," which has just entered the festival circuit. |
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Dr. Rebecca Storrow, Writer, Director
For over two decades, Dr. Rebecca Storrow has provided mediation and dispute resolution services in person and remotely. Rebecca began in the entertainment industry as a teenager, including theater, film, television, and music. As the home of the Children's Book and Short Film, Rebecca uses innovative methods to teach conflict resolution through fun and music.
She is an adjunct professor at three Florida universities., published numerous articles and co-authored two chapters in the 2017 first edition of the Mediation Handbook, edited by Dr. Alexia Georgakopoulos.. |
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Dianna Ippolito ,Writer/Director/Producer
Dianna Ippolito, a native of Southern California, embarked on her journey as a writer at the American Film Institute, where a chance writing class sparked her interest in screenwriting. In 2014, she made her mark as a co-producer and writer for the television action series SAF3, filmed in South Africa, and a year later debuted her talents as a director with her award-winning short film "The Disembodied," which debuted at the Burbank International Film Festival. At the heart of Dianna's creative journey is an unwavering love for film. She revels in the diverse spectrum of storytelling, drawing from her rich Mexican and Italian heritage to infuse her narratives with a unique cultural depth. She is inspired her to explore themes that resonate with audiences on a deeply emotional level, whether through intimate coming of age stories or grand political thrillers. As a prolific filmmaker, Dianna has consistently produced and directed award-winning projects including her most recent feature, a psychological thriller titled "The Obscured," available on Amazon, and a holiday film, "Mistletoe Connection," a collaborative effort with writer Marie Jones, that aired on the UpTv Network in November 2023. |
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Stephen Tako –Author, Film Producer & Anti-Bullying Advocate
Stephen Tako is a Senior Advisor on Childhood Bullying with the Child Safety Network. Being a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators, he has authored several anti-bullying themed books for adults and children. As a member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA), he has produced, directed, cast and performed in films and public service announcements focusing on youth issues such as bullying, discrimination, neglect and suicide. He has written three children's picture books and adapted them all into short animation-style films, working with 11 x Emmy recipient James R. Alburger. His film adaptation of "Junga the Dancing Yeti Meets Heidi" received 7 International Film Festival awards, including the 2021 Best Family Short Film from the San Diego International Kids' Film Festival. His film adaptation of "Junga the Dancing Yeti in Yeti, Set, Go!" has won 11 International Film Festival awards in 2024. He is the CEO of Motivated To Act, an antibullying nonprofit organization; he co-created a social and emotional learning (SEL) curriculum for schoolchildren, and is an active member in the La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary Club, Youth Services Committee. |
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