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 LINDA LOPEZ, president; co-producer, Stories from the Field film festival; director-at-large, MCA-I
Linda is the president of Tellmedia Communications, Inc., a public relations company providing media, marketing, and editorial services to businesses, nonprofits, and trade associations. Prior to starting her company in 1999, she worked as a radio DJ, on-air announcer with NBC-TV (1985-2001), producer, writer, and performer. She has a special interest in emerging economies, and has designed and led media training seminars for aspiring entrepreneurs and NGO leaders in Russia and Ukraine (1993-1998). CONTACT: llopez@tellmedia.com.
 MARIANA PAGLIERE, secretary
Mariana has been working in the film and video industry since 1981. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, she is fluent in Spanish. During her varied career, she has worked as writer, producer, camerawoman and editor in both film and video. She is presently owner and president of Figure 5 Productions, a full service video production and postproduction facility in Wayne, New Jersey. Figure 5 has corporate, foundation and broadcast clients, and has recently signed a contract to produce three documentaries on HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia. Contact: mpagliere@figure5.net
 GIL BELLIN, treasurer; chair, Finance Committee
Gil Bellin is an award winning producer and director with over 20 years experience in corporate communications. He freelances for Fortune 500 companies as a producer/director for video productions, live BTV events and conferences, and various digital media projects including Web site production. CONTACT: gil@bellinproductions.com.
 CORINNA SAGER, immediate past president; chair, Programs Committee; co-producer, Stories from the Field film festival
Corinna Sager, president of Lifestyle International, is an award winning international director and producer for live events, trade shows, video, and TV productions. She understands the business cultures of many countries; is fluent in English, German, French, and Spanish; and produces all over the world. CONTACT: corinna.sager@lifestyleintl.com.
 MICHAEL HUSS, director at large; chair, Membership Committee
Michael Huss is an award winning director and cinematographer, working in both film and digital in the commercial, corporate, music video and short film arenas. In addition, he recently had a feature screenplay optioned by a studio. He has worked on productions all across North America as well as in Europe, Central America, and the Far East. Michael also teaches digital film at the Gibbs School and runs lighting workshops for Sachtler in Munich. CONTACT: mhuss1@aol.com.
 CAROL NADELL, director at large; chair, Special Events Committee
Carol has been a respected member of the theatrical community for over 28 years. As an actor, she appeared on Broadway, in film, television and commercials. She founded Selective Casting/ Internationally Speaking 19 years ago, specializing in film and live corporate events, museum presentations, educational films, interactive entertainment, and international productions. She is a member of New York Women in Film and Television, and is on the advisory council for The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. CONTACT: carol@selectivecasting.com.
 WAYNE SCHULMAN, director at large; chair, Students and Interns Committee
Wayne Schulman, national sales manager for Bogen Imaging Video Products, brings his years of experience in sales and marketing to the New York chapter, where he is building an outreach and mentoring program for students and interns. His professional network, developed over twelve year of travel throughout the US, is helping the international organization reach out to schools and identify potential sponsorships nationwide. CONTACT: wayne.schulman@bogenimaging.com.
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