Marguerite Arnold

Is an indie filmmaker and writer, cofounder of Studio 650 and a columnist for iCOM Magazine. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Washington Film and Video Council and is a senior member of Women in Film and Video.

Inbum Chung

Was co-director of the 16th Annual D.C. Asian American International Film Festival and is co-owner of Boom Boom Designs, a multi-media design firm in Silver Spring, MD.

Lydia Douglas

Is a photographer, director of photography and independent filmmaker. Her photographs have appeared in Essence Magazine and in photography books. Her documentary, Nappy, was a 1998 ROSEBUD nominee.

Jon Jolles

Is a Baltimore based filmmaker whose work has appeared at Sundance and Telluride Film Festivals. He was worked in film and television productio for several years. His film, Your Montana Vacation Tour of the World, Wonders Begins With This Coupon, was a 1995 ROSEBUD winner.

Chris Lewis

Has been the Media Librarian at The American University Library since 1992. He previously worked in Cincinnati OH as an independent filmmaker/video artist.

Kim McNabb

Is an independent filmmaker. Her film, Gifts From My Father, won a 1998 Rosebud Award.

Lita Rosario

Is a producer, writer and entertainment attorney. She is co-owner/co-founder of University Music Group - producers of recording acts Dru Hill and Mya. She was a 1998 finalist in the Urbanworld Film Festival Screenwriter's Competition and her short film, Creole Lady Anzille, screened at the Acapulco Black Film Festival.