About MCFC
The mission of the Monterey County Film Commission is to inspire and facilitate film and media production throughout Monterey County, creating positive economic impact.
Created by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors in 1987, the Monterey County Film Commission works to increase economic development through the film industry, and also to support locals through employment and education related to the film industry. Each year an average of $4 million comes to our area from film production.
Board of Directors
Monterey County Film Commission’s volunteer Board of Directors is seeking additional volunteer board members from all parts of Monterey County, especially the Salinas Valley and South County.
If interested call 831-646-0910, email info@FilmMonterey.org, or download an application form.
Sandi Austin
Treasurer
Retired Business Operations Professional at Cisco Systems
Julia Avery-Shapiro
Secretary
Senior Communications Specialist, Capital Insurance Group
Gary Bolen
President
Member of SAG/AFTRA, Actors’ Equity Association and the Academy of Television
Jeff Clark
Producer / Director
Leigh Eck
Program Director, MEarth
Gloria Gargiulo
Administration
Paula Joy MacNab
Realtor/Professional Interior Designer
Cheryl Savage
Vice President
Owner of Pasadera Realty Group
Garland L. Thompson, Jr.
Chairperson
Executive Director, Frank Silvera Writer's Workshop
Paul Ventura
Casting Agent/Writer/Painter
Staff Members
Karen Nordstrand
Monterey County Film Commissioner
karen@filmmonterey.org for production inquiries
831-594-9410 (C)
