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 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. 

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. 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 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. 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.
 

 Kirsten Stiff-Walker is an international professional performer with over 40 years of experience in theater, television, and films. She is an award-winning choreographer, director, musical director, vocal and acting coach, and directs the non-profit Progressive Arts Theater. 

Austen van der Bleek is the Creative Director of Open House Conspiracy. 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. 

London-based Production Designer Blair Barnette has designed and art directed major film and television productions in The UK, USA and across Europe. Blair is currently the Chair of the British Film Designers Guild, a committee member of Artscenico and a member of Women in Film and TV.

Justin Catacchio is a television,stage and motion picture production professional that calls Dunedin, Florida home. He hosted and produced "Good Morning Dunedin" for DunedinTV.  His life long love for cinema has fueled his excitement for the Dunedin International Film Festival since its inception. 

Dina Smeltz is a public opinion polling expert and the Vice President of Public Opinion and Foreign Policy at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. She is also a proud resident of Dunedin. She studied Russian and East European politics and history at the University of Michigan, where she learned much from the great films of the Soviet era. She is thrilled to be part of the Dunedin International Film Festival where she serves as the Board Secretary. 

Kim Kenda has a background in multimedia communications. She is the director of social media for the Dunedin International Film Festival. Kim has a love for cinema and community building. 

Janette Donoghue is a philanthropist and Dunedin community member who is dedicated to the success of non-profit organizations. Janette specializes in projects that focus on arts and culture, while giving back to the community.