Jennifer A. Haire is a Line Producer and DGA Production Manager with professional feature film and television experience since 1999. Her work includes domestic and international productions comprised of a diverse mix of feature films, episodic television, documentaries, game shows, and other short formats with budgets ranging from a few hundred thousand to hundreds of million. A proud “Fighting Pickle” she is a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Jennifer is committed to giving back to the industry and has served on the Board of Directors for IATSE Local 871, the Producers Guild of America and committees for the DGA. Her industry educational initiatives include the development and execution of domestic and international film and television production crew training programs. She is the co-author of, “Keys to the Production Office, Unlocking Success as an Office Production Assistant in Film and Television” the first film & television production handbook dedicated to production office operations and the role of the Office Production Assistant. Recent 2025 projects include line producing the Huntington University feature film “Seniors,” the NC filmed feature “Widow,” and serving as production manager for the NC filmed feature “The Bard.”

Brett Hays is an Emmy Award-winning producer and DGA member — serving as Unit Production Manager and 2nd Unit Director — whose career is defined by the intersection of creative storytelling and logistical innovation. As the founder of Shatterglass Studios and co-founder of Flyover Film Studios, Brett has spent over two decades building a premier production ecosystem in the Midwest, partnering with major studios including Disney, Netflix, Hulu, A24, and Universal. Shatterglass Studios earned the Small Business of the Year award from the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce in 2012, and the following year received a regional Emmy from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for their documentary on the Roger Ebert Film Festival. In 2023, Brett co-founded Flyover Film Studios — a six-acre soundstage facility in Central Illinois featuring 40,000 sq ft of production offices and 100,000 sq ft of stages and sets — designed from the ground up as a hub for film, television, commercial, and live production in the Midwest. Flyover recently hosted the films "Chili Finger" (starring Judy Greer, Sean Astin, Bryan Cranston & John Goodman) and "Moses The Black" (with Omar Epps, Wiz Khalifa, Quavo & Chukwudi Iwuji, Executive Produced by Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson). Brett is the architect of "Autopilot," a revolutionary turnkey production model designed to bring world-class infrastructure to Central Illinois. This initiative provides a plug-and-play environment for out-of-state productions — offering pre-loaded grip and electric packages, veteran local crews, and streamlined digital workflows. Its impact was proven in a case study for Moses the Black: by utilizing Autopilot and relocating the shoot to Flyover Film Studios, the production achieved savings of over $2.7 million while maintaining elite production standards. He also designed and built a proprietary script breakdown tool that automates the categorization of story elements by department — replacing the manual, spreadsheet-driven workflows that have long been an industry standard and giving productions a faster foundation for budgeting and scheduling from day one of prep. Alongside this, he developed a full-stack inventory management system for Flyover Film Studios — a customer-facing rental platform that digitizes the studio's equipment catalog and streamlines the gear request and fulfillment workflow. A leading authority on the Illinois Film Production Tax Credit, Brett is a key advocate for the state's 35–50% incentive program. His expertise spans the full financial and legislative landscape — from maximizing domestic and international tax incentives to contract negotiation, union regulations, and production budgeting — allowing him to inject millions of dollars into local economies while keeping productions on schedule and on budget. His credits include Mea Culpa and The Killer (Netflix), Deli Boys (Hulu), Saturdays (Disney), Slice (A24), Thunder Force (Netflix), and many more.

Anthony "ACE" Cabral is a seasoned assistantdirector with nearly 30 years of experience in film, television, and videoproduction. A Missouri State University graduate, he has worked on projectsranging from indie films to Disney TV programs. ACE is an active member of theDGA, PGA, & SAG-AFTRA, serving on multiple DGA committees. Dedicated togiving back, he has volunteered for over 25 years at the Sundance FilmFestival, teaches Workforce and Production Assistant Training Classes, and guest speaks at various universities & organizations across the country.

Erica Duffy is the founder and owner of Camera Ambassador, a full-service camera, lighting, and grip rental house in Chicago. Since launching the company in 2014, she has built it into one of only three woman-owned-and-operated rental houses in the country — and the only one in the Midwest. Her guiding philosophy, "Home Sweet Rental Home," reframes the rental house as a creative community hub: alongside a deep equipment roster from brands like ARRI, RED, Cooke, and Zeiss, Camera Ambassador hosts workshops, feedback sessions, and screenings, and offers internships. Recently relocated to an 11,000-square-foot home at CineCity Studios, Erica is a fixture of the Chicago film scene and a former Executive Director of the Midwest Film Festival.

General Manager of Daufenbach Camera and PERG board Chairmen with 15 years of experience in the rental industry

Colette has over 20 years of experience working with cinematographers to bring their visions to the world through cameras and lenses. Before leading the Chicago branch of Keslow Camera, Colette was a Film Loader and Camera Assistant with Local 600 in Los Angeles. She is passionate about giving everyone equal access to education, which led her to her roll as Secretary of Filmscape Chicago. She is also on the board of Women in Film Chicago. When she's not busy with the film industry you can find her enjoying the outdoors, boating, biking, crocheting, and reading.

Erin Grabe is Executive Director of ESTA. The Entertainment Services and Technology Association is a non-profit trade association for the entertainment technology industries. Our members are the industry's leading dealers, manufacturers, production companies, rental companies and professional service companies. ESTA's members are responsible for creating some of the most important programs in our industry including the Technical Standards Program, Entertainment Technician Certification Program and Rental Guard. By joining ESTA you are investing in the future of the entertainment technology industry. Membership in ESTA supports: increasing safety through the development of standards and certifications; educating members and providing business resources to increase profitability; representing the interests of the industry to government, regulatory bodies, and related industries; and raising the bar for ethical and professional behavior.

2026 Kala Bradford is an award-winning filmmaker, director, and the founder of Media Maven Studio, where she engineers cinematic infrastructure that delivers absolute brand clarity for industry leaders. Featured in Cinema Femme, (Pen, Picture, Chat), Camera Ambassador Schön!Magazine and Dances With Films, Kala is celebrated for her sophisticated lens and her ability to seamlessly blend culture, community, and commerce into compelling narratives. As a senior producer and a definitive voice in Chicago’s media landscape, she specializes in building the high-impact visual legacies that position founders at the forefront of their markets.

Raul Benitez is a Latino film programmer in Chicago for over 16 years. Raul is also the Senior Programmer at the Midwest Film Festival and the Chicago Underground Film Festival. Raul also programs at Comfort Station Logan Square and Des Moines Latino Film Festival. Raul has been named a Chicago Film gem by New City Chicago for 2015,17,19 and in 2023 Raul was inducted to the Film Gem Hall of Fame. For Pixquid Raul is their Programming manager. Raul was also named an Esteemed Artist by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and received a DCASE grant for his Chicago/Mexico City Filmmaker exchange program. Raul is on the board of the Chicago Film Society, Chicago Screens, and formally at Chicago Filmmakers. Raul is also the cofounder of the Latine Film Gang Hang a local film industry meetup for Latino film workers.

Jay Holben is an award-winning independent director and producer living in Los Angeles, California. His feature film work includes Before the Dawn, Of Fortune and Gold, and The Invoking 2. A former cinematographer, he is an associate member of the American Society of Cinematographers and a co-chair of the ASC’s Motion Imaging Technology Council as well as contributing technical editor for American Cinematographer Magazine . His documentary experience includes work for clients such as General Motors, HBO, NRG, Nelson Racing Engines, and the ASC. He was also at the helm as director and producer of the ASC’s industry technology support project, the Standard Evaluation Material 2.0 film The Mission, a production backed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Amazon Studios, Disney, Sony, Warner Bros . and more. As a producer and director, Holben has helmed independent feature films, television series, documentaries, short films and commercials. 

He is also the author of six books on the art and science of filmmaking, A Shot in the Dark: A Creative DIY Guide to Digital Video Lighting on (Almost) No Budget , Behind the Lens: Dispatches from the Cinematographic Trenches , The Cine Lens Manual: The Definitive Filmmaker’s Guide to the Design, Implementation and History of Cinema Optics , American Cinematographer’s Shot Craft: Lessons, Tips & Techniques on the Art and Science of Cinematography , Lessons from American Cinematographer: Sharing Nearly Three Decades of Tips & Techniques Learned from the World’s Top Cinematographers , and most recently The Director’s Guide to Everything: A Comprehensive Guide for Motion Picture Directors on Every Aspect of Movie Making .

Eric Almond, a dynamic filmmaker raised on Chicago's South Side, channels the rich culture of his upbringing into his work, capturing authentic narratives of triumph, resilience, and social justice. His unique perspective and visionary storytelling earned him recognition when he was featured in Shoot Magazine’s prestigious New Director Showcase, selected as a Top 100 Finalist for the Tyler Perry Dream Collective, and chosen for SeriesFest’s Executive Elevation Program, marking him as a rising talent in the industry. Eric’s award-winning short film, Requiem for Black Love, gained acclaim for its deeply emotional and resonant portrayal of love and loss within the Black community. Committed to creating opportunities for emerging creatives, Eric founded Write On: Writers Room, a collaborative initiative focused on developing original television content. Through the program, he assembled a team of writers and filmmakers to create The Village, an independent television pilot blending political satire, comedy, and social commentary. The project has earned festival recognition and its first Telly Award, further establishing Eric as an emerging voice in independent television. As a director, producer, and educator, Eric continues to develop bold, character-driven stories while creating opportunities for underrepresented voices. His long-term goal is to become a showrunner-director, creating impactful content that entertains, challenges, and inspires audiences.

Queen is pursuing a career in Art Therapy and Counseling via the MAATC program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She also serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Cutting Edge Animation to expand her artistic voice and utilize the vehicle of animation to uplift the struggles of mental health issues amongst BIPOC underserved communities. Queen also serves as the Board Director of Communications and Media for the nonprofit organization Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP) Chicago. She has served on this board since Winter of 2021.

Veronica (Vee) Harrison is an award-winning journalist from Chicago’s West Side. Her work appears in publications across the entire nation, covering and highlighting Black culture and Black narratives. Harrison is a local and international change agent, an influencer setting the stage for new voices in Black media and communications. During the course of her career as a journalist, she battled social structure through the lens of a Black woman raised in Austin, Chicago’s largest, poorest community on the city’s West Side in the 1990s. Directly after receiving her B.A. from Columbia College Chicago in 2010, she served as a journalism instructor for inner-city youth in Chicago, promoting news literacy and Black-owned media. Harrison has spoken to over three dozen audiences across the nation, challenging the narrative of Black lives in relation to racial inequality, poverty, and social justice. Televised coverage of her work as a Chicago based media influencer can be found on PBS/WTTW Chicago, Fox News Chicago, WGN News, NBC News Chicago and ABC 7 Chicago. In the Spring of 2023, Harrison launched her communications firm, Vee L. Harrison Communications. Her firm stands on the principals of reclaiming cultural narratives through public engagement, local advocacy and international relations. Harrison is the mother of five children and a Bichon Poodle, residing in the Chicagoland area.

C.C. Randle is a film director, educator, and writer whose work sits at the intersection of storytelling, technology, and the classroom. She conducted the majority of her English studies at the University of Oxford, where she studied Shakespeare and Modern Literature, an experience that shaped how she reads character, dialogue, and human motivation, and laid the analytical foundation that would later evolve into visual storytelling on screen. For 16 years, she taught high school English, Film, and Media Studies, guiding students through the same stories that once inspired her. Teaching honed her ability to see meaning beneath the surface, a skill that now fuels how she writes, directs, and designs. That classroom experience gave rise to the Cinematic Classroom™, a curriculum framework connecting film literacy to classroom instruction, bridging the language of cinema with the practice of teaching. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television Directing and a Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction, both from DePaul University. The intersection of those disciplines, narrative and interface, story and system, defines the sensibility she brings to her work. Her MFA thesis film, A Mind of Its Own©, about a Black woman with a talking afro, premiered at the Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago in 2023 and is now streaming on AMC+. When she's not making films, she's writing books. Her first, Passing Notes™©, is a teaching memoir that uses pop culture as a lens for workplace hierarchy and creative resistance, currently in progress. C.C. Randle is the founder of Thinking Cap Films, LLC.

Adrian and Andrew Nuño, known collectively as The Nuño Twins, are Chicago-based film/new media writers, directors, producers, actors, podcast hosts, and all-around creative powerhouses. With over 10+ years in the industry, they tell bold stories that highlight underrepresented communities. The award-winning duo co-created the award-winning Latine web series Border’d with Lauryn Lugo, which premiered in November 2021 on the Emmy-nominated streamer, Open Television. Border’d won a Telly Award and was selected to screen at festivals around the world. In 2022, HipLatina named Andrew and Adrian among their list of "10 Latinx Filmmakers You Should Know About," and Andrew took home an Emmy® for Mardi Gras For All Y’all—with a second nomination in 2023. Their most recent project, the short film Final Frame, is screening at film festivals as is the animated short film Draft Paper that they served as producers on. Beyond filmmaking, they’re amplifying inspiring voices through their podcast, Twin Spin, where they dive deep into personal growth, creativity, and the stories that shape us (season 3 currently rolling out). Past and upcoming guests include media company founder and LGBTQ+ advocate Tony Morrison, Latina coach and speaker Erika Cruz, media entrepreneur Troy Pryor, and mental health advocate Juan Acosta. Whether it’s working on a film set or chatting it up with their latest guests, The Nuño Twins are always looking for the next creative endeavor to tackle and bring to life.

Jon Silver is an indie filmmaker with a comedy background. He is the Co-Founder of ShowPup Productions and has worked with Second City, iO and other comedy troupes to produce comedy sketches, short films, web series, TV pilots, and more. His first feature "The Civil Hoax", was called 'Can't Miss Indie Cinema' by the Chicago Tribune and his latest feature film “The Premiere” won Best Narrative Feature at Katra Film Series NYC.

Hailing from Chicago, 'home of the blues'. Great jazz, blues and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra gave Tim Barton an immersion in beautiful live music. Tim combines these influences in his compositions for multimedia, with a focus on piano and orchestra. He is a true collaborator and uses "a voice through the piano" with melody, style and the creative process to elevate his many projects.Barton's music can be found on a myriad of shows, including Call Me Kat (Fox), Younger and The Originals (the CW), Bored to Death on CSI, and various other programs on the BBC and HBO.Tim background is quite unique for a composer. Coursework for a Doctorate in Pedagogy from Northwestern completed 8 yrs with Nuns, 6 yrs of Jesuit training, 5 yrs of Evangelical truth and light at North Park Univ (Chicago) alongside a tough young life on the streets of Chicago. He was an instructor at both Northwestern and North Park. A member of ASCAP, the Society of Composers and Lyricists and the winner of the 2025 "World Championship Old Time Piano Playing Contest" in Oxford, Mississippi. Tim performs Fringe Festivals around the world, combining concert repertoire, jazz, blues and ragtime in his outstanding solo piano program "Rhapsody in Chicago Blues".

Winter Davis has been overseeing shows, programs, and events for various Chicago organizations since 2011, and is a freelance director/writer/performer/instructor/technology operator, etc. (you should see her business cards) throughout the world. She is a member of The Second City, Filmscape Chicago, FACETS, Women in Film Chicago, a smattering of film festivals, and multiple super-secret TV/film clubs. Winter has a background in virtual production, writing, theatre, and visual and media arts. She loves animals, coffee, and gluten-free snacks.

Jennifer A. Haire is a Line Producer and DGA Production Manager with professional feature film and television experience since 1999. Her work includes domestic and international productions comprised of a diverse mix of feature films, episodic television, documentaries, game shows, and other short formats with budgets ranging from a few hundred thousand to hundreds of million. A proud “Fighting Pickle” she is a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Jennifer is committed to giving back to the industry and has served on the Board of Directors for IATSE Local 871, the Producers Guild of America and committees for the DGA. Her industry educational initiatives include the development and execution of domestic and international film and television production crew training programs. She is the co-author of, “Keys to the Production Office, Unlocking Success as an Office Production Assistant in Film and Television” the first film & television production handbook dedicated to production office operations and the role of the Office Production Assistant. Recent 2025 projects include line producing the Huntington University feature film “Seniors,” the NC filmed feature “Widow,” and serving as production manager for the NC filmed feature “The Bard.”

Jennifer A. Haire is a Line Producer and DGA Production Manager with professional feature film and television experience since 1999. Her work includes domestic and international productions comprised of a diverse mix of feature films, episodic television, documentaries, game shows, and other short formats with budgets ranging from a few hundred thousand to hundreds of million. A proud “Fighting Pickle” she is a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Jennifer is committed to giving back to the industry and has served on the Board of Directors for IATSE Local 871, the Producers Guild of America and committees for the DGA. Her industry educational initiatives include the development and execution of domestic and international film and television production crew training programs. She is the co-author of, “Keys to the Production Office, Unlocking Success as an Office Production Assistant in Film and Television” the first film & television production handbook dedicated to production office operations and the role of the Office Production Assistant. Recent 2025 projects include line producing the Huntington University feature film “Seniors,” the NC filmed feature “Widow,” and serving as production manager for the NC filmed feature “The Bard.”

Jared Hoffa was born and raised in Womelsdorf, PA and began his career at NBC Universal's "In the Loop with iVillage" as a producer, shooter and editor. For over 10 years, he continued his career at ABC 7 Chicago and WCIU-TV winning both Emmy and Telly awards for his work. His documentary work was first recognized In 2009 for “All We Had” the retelling of his family’s

life and the tragedies caused by decisions made decades prior. The film was accepted at Marbella Film Festival and Cannes Short Film Corner the same yeat. Film critic Richard Roeper called the documentary, “VERY POWERFUL, HONEST, INSIGHTFUL AND WELL-MADE. A COUPLE OF TIMES I GOT THE CHILLS." 

Jared’s career sits at the intersection of media and technology. In 2009, launching “Project Slasher” an interactive horror film and in 2015, “Gaming Under the Influence” the first ever interactive livestreaming gameshow that caught the attention of Sony, Hulu and Netflix. In 2018, his innovative tech was featured in Inc’s “Small Business Initiative.”

Currently, Jared has turned his focus on supporting the film community. As co-founder of Pixquid he’s helped launch a decentralized marketplace for filmmakers to promote, sell, and distribute their movies without agents or gatekeepers..

As a veteran Chief Lighting Technician in the film industry, Len has been utilizing Vectorworks and Set LogicTM for over two decades. In line with a perpetual desire to collaborate efficiently with cinematographers and fellow department heads, he has utilized Vectorworks as a critical multifaceted design and communication instrument to put forth his vision with clarity. Len’s set lighting can be seen in BAFTA and Academy Award winning or nominated films Avatar: The Way of Water & Fire & Ash, Marriage Story, The Butler and Steve Jobs. Len’s contributions to television include Emmy Award winning titles like Fallout S2, Star Trek: Picard S2 & S3, Westword S1 & S2, Lessons in Chemistry, among over forty other motion picture projects.

Adam Hansberger, CPA, is the Managing Partner of West Central CPA and one of Illinois's approved CPAs for Film Production Services Tax Credit attestations. He works with film, television, commercial, and digital media productions to make sure their Illinois tax credit claims hold up — and when he's not on a production, he's leading audits for governments and nonprofits across the region.

Eunice Shelley is a corporate creative and filmmaker, turned fintech founder modernizing how independent films get funded. As Founder and CEO of CineSparq, she is building a financial technology platform that helps filmmakers transform creative projects into funding-ready business assets.

Her work is rooted in both corporate systems thinking and hands-on filmmaking experience. Before launching CineSparq, Eunice founded the Flip the Script Film Fellowship, a grassroots filmmaking program that provided emerging filmmakers with education, production funding and mentorship, from the page to film premiere.

Today, Eunice works at the intersection of storytelling, technology, and finance, advocating for a more equitable, scalable, and sustainable future for independent film.

Joey Joelle is born in Amsterdam, The Netherlands and started early in the entertainment industry as a talent agent intern at her Dutch modeling agency. After graduating for her Bachelor’s degree in TV & Film Production, she ventured directly into the production world. She has worked on international commercial campaigns for Coca Cola, Bacardi, and T-Mobile and major Hollywood productions such as Christopher Nolan's 'Dunkirk" and "The Hitman's Bodyguard" by Patrick Hughes. 

In 2018, Joey Joelle settled her roots in Chicago, IL as a Commercial Talent Agent for SCE Agency. She became the Agency Director of the agency in 2023 and got SCE Agency SAG-AFTRA Franchised in early 2025 to start a Theatrical devision. As a Talent Agent she's known for providing personable representation and booking worldwide work with her models and actors from all over The States in print, commercials, television and film. 

Jaxi is a Best Boy in IATSE 476 and has bested for television shows such as The Bear and The Chi as well as feature films for studios such as A24 and Netflix. Regularly humiliated by c-stands.

Natalia Salazar is an Emmy-nominated producer and dynamic film industry professional, with a strong foundation in film production, marketing and communications, and  community engagement. She brings over a decade of experience across public, private, and

nonprofit sectors, with a focus on advancing inclusive storytelling and elevating creative

communities. With a versatile production background spanning documentary, scripted, feature-length and short films, episodic series, commercial, and music video production, she brings a collaborative mindset and a deep commitment to meaningful storytelling. Her production experience includes distribution on major platforms such as AMC+, Prime Video, Netflix, HBO Max, Showtime and more. She also had a pivotal role in launching the Independent Film Alliance Chicago, managing programming, events, partnerships, and marketing. Natalia has curated and executed numerous large scale events, managed donor and partner relations, and spearheaded brand elevation campaigns that galvanized the local film scene. She is cofounder of Uptown Park Productions, whose mission is to illuminate Chicago's universal stories.

Demma’s creative work operates in parallel: her producing mind focuses on strategy and uplifting strong voices, while her writer-director mind explores dystopian worlds and themes of grief and how we come out the other side of despair. She is currently developing two feature-length scripts that expand her exploration of human resilience and complex emotional landscapes. She has produced over 15 short films, and as a producer, she is passionate about supporting creatives with a clear vision who obsess over story.

Beyond her own projects, she believes in uplifting the filmmaking community as a whole, fostering opportunities and connections for fellow creatives. A founding member of Film Girlz Brunch Chicago and a coordinator for the Chicago Independent Film Symposium, she champions up-and-coming filmmakers and bridges gaps in knowledge— which is why she also co-hosts “Players: A Film Industry Podcast” with Imani Davis, where they explore the creative and professional journeys of filmmakers and industry insiders.

Julia Relova is a queer Filipino-American filmmaker and creative producer based in Chicago. She co-founded Rm. 19 Productions, a company dedicated to telling stories that center women—both on screen and behind the camera. Julia has produced indie features like ROLLER BABIEZ and YEAR ONE, the latter of which is a ReFrame-stamped film—a designation from Sundance and Women in Film that recognizes gender-balanced productions. She’s also worked on a range of short films centering queer stories, both as a producer and director. In addition to her film work, Julia is a co-organizer of Film Girlz Brunch Chicago and the Media Storyteller at Mezcla Media Collective. Across all her work, she’s passionate about emotionally honest storytelling, collaborative sets, and uplifting underrepresented voices.

Anthony "ACE" Cabral is a seasoned assistantdirector with nearly 30 years of experience in film, television, and videoproduction. A Missouri State University graduate, he has worked on projectsranging from indie films to Disney TV programs. ACE is an active member of theDGA, PGA, & SAG-AFTRA, serving on multiple DGA committees. Dedicated togiving back, he has volunteered for over 25 years at the Sundance FilmFestival, teaches Workforce and Production Assistant Training Classes, and guest speaks at various universities & organizations across the country.

Jay Holben is an award-winning independent director and producer living in Los Angeles, California. His feature film work includes Before the Dawn, Of Fortune and Gold, and The Invoking 2. A former cinematographer, he is an associate member of the American Society of Cinematographers and a co-chair of the ASC’s Motion Imaging Technology Council as well as contributing technical editor for American Cinematographer Magazine . His documentary experience includes work for clients such as General Motors, HBO, NRG, Nelson Racing Engines, and the ASC. He was also at the helm as director and producer of the ASC’s industry technology support project, the Standard Evaluation Material 2.0 film The Mission, a production backed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Amazon Studios, Disney, Sony, Warner Bros . and more. As a producer and director, Holben has helmed independent feature films, television series, documentaries, short films and commercials. 

He is also the author of six books on the art and science of filmmaking, A Shot in the Dark: A Creative DIY Guide to Digital Video Lighting on (Almost) No Budget , Behind the Lens: Dispatches from the Cinematographic Trenches , The Cine Lens Manual: The Definitive Filmmaker’s Guide to the Design, Implementation and History of Cinema Optics , American Cinematographer’s Shot Craft: Lessons, Tips & Techniques on the Art and Science of Cinematography , Lessons from American Cinematographer: Sharing Nearly Three Decades of Tips & Techniques Learned from the World’s Top Cinematographers , and most recently The Director’s Guide to Everything: A Comprehensive Guide for Motion Picture Directors on Every Aspect of Movie Making .

Susan Kaufmann is a Costume Designer for film and television and a proud member of the CDG. Her diverse body of work includes films such as Robert Altman's "The Company , " Harold Ramis' "The Ice Harvest", and Michael Keaton's "The Merry Gentlemen, as well as the popular Dick Wolf television series "Chicago Fire," Chicago PD", and "Chicago Med".

As a veteran Chief Lighting Technician in the film industry, Len has been utilizing Vectorworks and Set LogicTM for over two decades. In line with a perpetual desire to collaborate efficiently with cinematographers and fellow department heads, he has utilized Vectorworks as a critical multifaceted design and communication instrument to put forth his vision with clarity. Len’s set lighting can be seen in BAFTA and Academy Award winning or nominated films Avatar: The Way of Water & Fire & Ash, Marriage Story, The Butler and Steve Jobs. Len’s contributions to television include Emmy Award winning titles like Fallout S2, Star Trek: Picard S2 & S3, Westword S1 & S2, Lessons in Chemistry, among over forty other motion picture projects.