Mission Forward — A Free Community Panel
Free community programming access at the Winn Room has been generously underwritten by a grant from the Auen Foundation.
As the industry evolves, so do the standards for working with talent. This panel unpacks the latest SAG-AFTRA best practices, key industry shifts, and the benefits of hiring union members. Learn the differences between union and non-union productions, the protections SAG-AFTRA provides, and how professional actors can elevate a film’s quality and marketability. A must-attend for all guild members, filmmakers and producers navigating today’s filmmaking landscape.
Christine Altan - Moderator, Actor & Filmmaker, CIFF SAG-AFTRA Liaison
Larry Poole, San Diego SAG-AFTRA President
Jordan Jacobo is an Emmy-nominated performer, director and producer who has developed and appeared in various films and series, and currently serves as host of the KPBS digital series, "Jordan Loves.” Beyond filmmaking, Jordan serves on the boards of several arts advocacy organizations, with a focus on helping develop and strengthen a cross-border film economy across Baja and Southern California.
DJ Summitt is the owner and director at Summitt FilmWorks, a motion design and animation studio, as well as Head of Motion at SiriusXM. At over 18 years experience he's been in motion design since before it had a name. By combining broadcast, commercial, and concert art he has developed experiences for Carrie Underwood,the San Diego Padres, Jennifer Lopez, The Masked Singer, Fox5, Pearl Jam, and the Las Vegas Raiders to name just a few. He loves music, horror movies, and tacos but probably not in that order. He is currently the President at The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Pacific Southwest division.
Marianne Bates is an award-winning producer, writer and actor. She has received numerous Emmy nominations and awards. Over the years, Marianne acted while also producing several multiple-day live entertainment events and theatrical productions. After taking a hiatus to raise her children, she came back to the entertainment world to follow her dreams. In 2010 she joined forces with Amalgamated Grommets. She also served as a Board Member for San Diego Media Pros for eight years. She is currently the Treasurer for the The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Pacific Southwest division.
The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) welcomes makers and lovers of film from all over the world to the storied seaside village of Coronado, California to celebrate the magical art of visual storytelling. Coronado’s enduring love affair with Hollywood began more than a century ago.