Film in MO

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Film in MO

Film in MOFilm in MOFilm in MO
  • Home
  • Memberships
    • Individual Memberships
    • Sponsorships
  • Legislation Advocacy
    • How The Bill Works
    • Get Involved
  • Logo Contest
  • Events
  • About Us
  • Creator Resources
  • Economic Benefits

About Us

Mission

The Missouri Motion Media Association's mission is to advance the film and television industry in Missouri with a focus on promoting economic growth and job creation by reinstating a statewide Missouri film incentive program.

Vision

Our vision is to be the collective voice for our industry in legislative, business and state leadership that promotes our industry and supports current and future production professionals manufacturing entertainment in Missouri.

Importance

The Missouri Motion Media Association is the only statewide advocacy and education organization in Missouri, working to reinstate film incentives and strengthen our production industry throughout the state, in both urban and rural markets. We recognize the entertainment industry continues to grow and we believe Missouri deserves to compete in this industry for work in film and television.

Missouri Film Office

FILM IN MO works with the Missouri Film Office, which is under The Missouri Department of Economic Development.


Both Film in MO and the Missouri Film Office are doing all they can to help grow film production Missouri and improve Missouri's economy. The Missouri Film Office and FILM IN MO often partner to present in-person events and educational programs to promote the production industry.


About Film in MO

Volunteer Run

The Missouri Motion Media Association is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) organization and run by volunteers only. All funds raised by the organization go to supporting the website, promotional events, event promotion and lobbying efforts.

History

In 2005, our founder, Lorah Steiner, formed an organization to support the production industry of Missouri. She traveled around the state and met with motion media industry professionals in six cities. The Missouri Motion Media Association was created to unify the industry, provide a united voice on legislative issues that affect our profession, provide access to job opportunities and production alerts, and give opportunities for networking and education.

Non-partisan

Film in MO is not Republican or Democrat, it is not conservative or liberal, it is not red team or blue team. It is both non-partisan and bipartisan because film in Missouri is good for all of Missouri. Film in Missouri is about improving Missouri's economy for everyone.

Board of Directors

Officers

Michelle Davidson, President (Kansas City, Missouri)

Filmmaker / Screenwriter / Actor

Michelle Davidson


Steph Scupham, Vice President (Kansas City, Missouri)

Certified Film Commissioner / Director KC Film Office

Kansas City Film Office


Chris Wilson, Vice President Membership (St. Charles, Missouri)

Greater Saint Charles Convention and Visitors Bureau

Discover St. Charles


Kyle Loethen, Treasurer (Ashland, Missouri)

Actor / Host / Writer / Filmmaker / Marketing Executive 

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Maureen O’Brien, Secretary (St. Louis, Missouri)

Executive Director for the Missouri Valley local of SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists)

Missouri Valley SAG-Aftra


Joni Tackette, Past-President (St. Louis, Missouri)

Casting Director

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Board of Directors

Justin Begnaud (Kansas City, Missouri)

Film, Television, and Digital Media Producer


Alexandra Bobbitt (Jefferson City, Missouri)

Communications/Film Manager Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau


Monica Butler (St. Louis, Missouri)

The Butler Group and Archview Media founder


Chriss Cudney (Beaufort, Missouri)

Tax Director


Jim Dufek (Cape Girardeau, Missouri)

Professor and the TV&Film Operations Manager for the Department of Mass Media at Southeast Missouri State University


Renee Eichelberger (St. Louis, Missouri)

Explore St. Louis, St. Louis Film Office


Michael Francis (St. Louis, Missouri)

Television Producer


Jason Grill (Kansas City, Missouri)

Former State Representative and Founder of JGrill Media (Consulting Firm)


Gordon Hayman (St. Louis, Missouri)

Business Representative of IATSE Local 143 (St. Louis Projectionists) and IATSE Local 493 (Missouri Studio Mechanics)


Mary McCollum (Columbia, Missouri)

University of Missouri Columbia


Cindi Rogers (Kansas City, Missouri)

Public Relations Specialist By George PR


Amy Schneider (Columbia, Missouri)

Director, Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau

Caitlin Tadlock (St. Louis, Missouri)

Talent Agent at Talent Plus


Sebastián Martínez Valdivia (Columbia, Missouri)

Jonathan B. Murray Center for Documentary Journalism at Missouri University


David Houseman (Branson, Missouri)

Owner/Managing Partner with two of the largest mobile television

companies in the Midwest.


Stacie Pottinger (Columbia, Missouri)

Director of Development and Sponsorship for the Ragtag Film Society

 

Lisa Rau (Branson, Missouri)

Director PR/Publicity Silver Dollar City Attractions/Herschend Family Entertainment


Diallo French (Kansas City, Missouri)

Filmmaker / Photographer


Daniel Gartner (St. Louis, Missouri)

Producer / Filmmaker

Industry Advisors to the Board

Andrea Sporcic (Jefferson City, Missouri)

Missouri Film Commissioner

Missouri Film Office

Dr. Nathan Lowrance (Jefferson City, Missouri)

Information Scientist / Human Factors Expert / Librarian

Cole Payne (Russelville, Missouri)

Film Producer

Mary Kay Sheets (St. Louis, Missouri)

St. Louis Film Works

Film in Missouri is Good for All of Missouri

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1475 Walnut Street, Ste 202

Kansas City, MO 64106

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Film in Missouri is good for all of Missouri

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