Scott Elliff, Corpus Christi Independent School District
Superintendent of Schools
Scott Elliff was appointed Superintendent of Schools in May 2007. A lifelong resident of Nueces County, Scott has served CCISD as a teacher, curriculum developer, administrator for student services, and director for public affairs and governmental relations.

Bob Hudgins, Texas Film Commission
Director
The Texas Film Commission assists filmmakers in bringing projects to and keeping projects in Texas through location scouting, financial incentives, permits, liasions and much, much more.

Don Luna, Texas A&M, Corpus Christi
Chair, Department of Communication and Theatre
Don Luna has won the annual "College Teaching Award" at TAMU-CC and recently was listed in the Texas Monthly Campus Edition as one of the four best instructors at TAMU-CC with his introductory acting class. Being in theatre for the past 25 years, Don has directed and acted in scores of plays and has written or adapted works for the stage as well. He has also had starring roles in multiple film and television projects.

Michelle Mower, Southwest Alternate Media Project (SWAMP)
Program Coordinator
SWAMP is a Texas-based media arts center located in Houston. SWAMP is committed to Texas film and video art, the artists producing independent images, and to the cultivation of an engaged audience. It is vital to the intellectual and cultural development of any community to have the ability and resources to create its own artistic vision. In order to cultivate a climate for media representation of this region, SWAMP supports the tradition of artists who express their visions through film, video, and new media.

Bryan Poyser, Austin Film Society
Director of Artist Services
Bryan Poyser co-wrote and produced the 2006 Burnt Orange production The Cassidy Kids and wrote and directed Dear Pillow, which was nominated for a 2005 Independent Spirit Award. He currently serves as the Director of Artist Services for the Austin Film Society.