Members List

Cameron has a short lifetime of filmmaking experience from growing up on film sets in Orlando Florida during the 80s and 90s. She was on the board of directors for the Downtown Los Angeles Film Festival while working in luxury brand advertising in Hollywood, CA. Cameron directed Rachel's Law, produced in Dunedin, Florida. Her international experiences at Cannes Film Festival from 2015 – 2019 have helped curate an extraordinary program. Cameron is the President and Director of Programming for the Dunedin Film Festival. 

Jesika Freeman is the Chair of the Board for the Dunedin Film Festival. As a Dunedin resident for over a decade, Jesika brings her passion for service to the Box Office by meeting and greeting the filmmakers, visitors, and locals of our delightful city of Dunedin!  Jesika also serves on the Auxiliary Board of our VFW Post 2550. The Dunedin Auxiliary supportsour veterans and their families. When she is not volunteering in the community, she is most likely listening to hair metal or watching crime documentaries.

Paul Cook, also known as DJ BackBone, can be found throughout Pinellas County hosting specialty music nights. His business, MultiPlayer Agency, is known for throwing Instant Parties and elevating private and corporate events. Paul is the host of the infamous Jaget Gam at the Dunedin Brewery and his license plate says “DJ4HIRE.” He teaches music theory classes to aspiring DJs at local schools. Paul is the Treasurer of the Dunedin Film Festival

Yhali Ilan is the creative art director of the Dunedin Film Festival. He is best known for his caricature and mural work in Downtown Dunedin, Florida. Yhali is the founder of the Dunedin Art Cave and leader in art creation throughout the city of Dunedin.  Yhali's murals can be seen through Dunedin at Blur Nightclub, the Pinellas Art Cave, and Bon Appétit.

Katie Ducharme has been singing and acting professionally since the age of six. She is an actor and licensed realtor. Katie coined the title of #1 realtor in the city of Dunedin, selling over 185 million dollars worth of real estate since 2015.  Katie is a member of the Architectural Review Committee for the City of Dunedin and has been the official National Anthem Singer for the Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training singing the Canadian and American Anthems since 2014. 

Sheree Johnson is a filmmaker, cinematographer, and editor.  Sheree has worked in every aspect of the filmmaking process. She is proficient in all facets of the work, starting with pre-production and shooting, right on through the post-production process.  Sheree is an active member of the WIFT (Women In Film & Television) Tampa/St. Petersburg presented Sheree with the 2019 WIFTY Rising Star Award. Sheree Johnson is the Secretary of the Dunedin Film Festival.
 

Kirsten is a former New York broadway actress and reality television star. She found a permanent home in Dunedin, Florida after having her special needs daughter Karsen. Kirsten owns and operates ProArtsFL.com, a singing and acting school for children and adults. To see more of Kirsten's talents, look at the photo directly below this paragraph and "bow to the Queen."

Austen van der Bleek is the Creative Director of Open House Conspiracy. He has been organizing events since his London experience in 2011. Austen’s dedication to the craft earned him ‘Best Club DJ’ in 2019’s Best of the Bay awards. He has played at SXSW, Detroit around Movement Electronic Music Festival, Hulaween and Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival.

Seth Walker is a content creator for Dunedin and Dunedin TV. Walker is a lifetime Dunedin resident committed to the growing film industry in his home time. Seth produces, writes, and directs Florida Local films. 

Iris is a filmmaker in Pinellas County and a member of WIFT-Tampa Bay. Iris loves volunteering her time to strengthen the film community in Florida. Her expertise is in production coordination, production management, and locations.