Filmmakers Network (FilmNet) San Diego

KNSJ continues to meet, but our meetings are virtual using Zoom.com or phone conferencing. KNSJ your network for Social Justice is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: KNSJ CommUNITY meeting Time: 6:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/84470049493 Meeting ID: 844 7004 9493 Password: 759996. Or call us to get involved! 619-955-2264

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Despite COVID, KNSJ is busier than ever gearing up to increase our music & information mission.
Our meetings can be attended by ZOOM from the comfort of your home.
We need volunteers, DJ, music lovers, writers, administrative assistance, social media savvy promoters, phone call makers, researchers, news hounds, reporters, show producers, voice over talent, on-air talent, show hosts, newsletter editors,

The 2nd Thursday of every month is a meeting for music show hosts and those who want to DJ on Radio. Meeting locations change, so email music@KNSJ.org.

How much local music do you hear on the San Diego airwaves?
Corporate radio would have you believe that we live in a local music desert!

The truth is that San Diego has a vibrant community of local musicians and artists, but commercial radio has all but ignored local talent. Not surprising because many San Diego stations are programmed out of corporate headquarters with the same playlist as doled out in Idaho and Maine. Shame on them!

KNSJ 89.1 FM intends to revolutionize the airwaves. KNSJ is community radio and wants to change the cultural landscape with alternative programming while supporting local artists and their listeners. KNSJ pledges to play more local bands and artists than all the rest of San Diego's radio stations combined.

KNSJ intends to focus on creative and socially conscious music. John Legend, in accepting the Oscar for best song, reminded us that "it's an artist’s duty to reflect the times we're in,"... " the struggle for justice is right now." KNSJ wants to create a cultural revolution of hope, of optimism, of love and ire... inspiring collective action to save the planet. While some music is created as escapism, other music becomes anthems for consciousness and change.

KNSJ’s Local Music Summits bring together local DJs, music producers, musicians and show hosts to talk about transforming the airwaves with new local radio shows and podcasts. The expectation is that the Local Music Summits will spawn a dozen other music shows from hip-hop to folk, reggae to Blues, Latin, Asian, African and Worldbeat. Many of these programs will feature interviews and insights into the musicians and their creative process as they minister through their music. The expectation is that more local music on the air will result in a growing appreciation of local cultural treasures and in time will result in larger audiences allowing for more musicians being able to sustain themselves through their craft. KNSJ looks towards the day when it becomes a clearing house for local music. KNSJ expects to host live music on the air, and co-sponsor concerts and festivals where there is a convergence of many of the performing arts including spoken word and dance. These music events will in turn support the community radio station, which depends on individual donations for its future growth.

Local musicians wanting to get their talent on the air can post their music on KNSJ at http://knsj.org/music/

Listen Up: No matter where you are you can listen to KNSJ.org or use the TuneIn radio app or find us on iTunes.

For more information contact: music@knsj.org or call 619-955-2264.
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Jordan Jacobo is an Emmy-nominated performer, writer and director who has developed and appeared in various films and series. As a writer, Jordan’s work has been featured on stage at the Old Globe Theater as well as a myriad of media platforms. He currently serves as host of the KPBS digital series, "Jordan Loves," in which he highlights the seldom-explored corners of his native San Diego.
Watch Jordan’s speech on the SD Film Initiative: https://www.facebook.com/reel/3389365037888833

Lorie Kirkell is an acclaimed American cellist who has developed a glowing career on the West Coast as soloist, recitalist, and chamber music performer. Lorie earned a Master of Arts degree in Music at the University of California San Diego. She has appeared as principal cellist with orchestras for the Bolshoi Ballet and San Francisco Ballet. Ms. Kirkell has performed at the Old Globe Theater, La Jolla Playhouse, and Broadway San Diego for National Touring Musical Theater productions, and with many other music organizations such as the San Diego Symphony and San Diego Opera. She is the Director of the Novellus Ensemble and performs with Innocent Strings, among others. Ms. Kirkell has also performed with Smokey Robinson, Tony Benne , Johnny Mathis, Natalie Cole, Peter Cetera, Luis Miguel, the Moody Blues, Donna Summer, Dionne Warwick, and others. Ms. Kirkell has been a member of the Grossmont College Music Department Adjunct Faculty since 2002. She is also the President of the San Diego Musicians Union, American Federation of Musicians, Local 325.

Carroll Schumacher: Actor, Stunt/Fight Coordinator, Assistant Director. Carroll’s a member of the local San Diego SAG-AFTRA Board of Directors. And Chairman of the Stunt & Safety Committee. His 40years in film has been in front of as well as behind camera. In his role at SAG-AFTRA, Carroll focuses on expanding union film and television work in San Diego by educating the production community on local talent and infrastructure. He also frequently participates in community workshops and free lessons to mentor aspiring professionals. He is known for his commitment to the local San Diego community, often volunteering his time for events and workshops focused on safety and physical performance.

Michael Wood: Born in Colorado, grew up in Louisiana, and landed in California, Michael served 15 years in the United States Marine Corps and around the world. After returning from combat in Iraq and helping Marines transition from active duty Michael was working with wounded warriors learning the media arts as an employable skill set. After experiencing the cathartic impact of the Visual Storytelling process for wounded warriors and himself, Michael pivoted and founded a production company. Never Forgotten Media brings vets on set and those with disables as a stepping stone in their journey while providing clients a services they have never experience before. Besides co-founding TEDxCSUSM, meeting his wife at the Writer's Guild of American West, and telling stories with technology; Michael enjoys pony puppet shows with his three young daughters when he is not knee-deep in a livestream production or locked in the edit bay. As the President of San Diego Media Pros. Michael is leading the team vision of uniting crew, industry and community to showcase what it means to be #Made In San Diego.

Lauren Felhaber: From a young age, Lauren has had a gift for crafting visually appealing environments through design. In 2017, she came up with a unique concept that merges a coworking space with video production studio to support a community of creative professionals. With her vibrant personality, perseverance, and love for people, Lauren successfully launched this innovative concept, along with her former business partner, known as The Film Hub. Prior to starting the corporation, Lauren has been involved in producing and designing sets and backgrounds for TV commercials and advertising agencies since 2010. Her production background continued as a producer and project manager for corporate shoots, product shoots and indie films. Before delving into the industry, Lauren pursued studies in interior design, space planning, and drafting. Her aspiration was to design a hotel one day, that would enhance people’s experiences through innovative design. Her dream was fulfilled in a corporate fashion with creative vibes and magnetic synergy at The Film Hub. Beyond leading a women-owned business and raising three children as a single mother, Lauren is driven by a deep passion for serving others through love, creativity, and design.

Lou Slocum has been a member of SAG-AFTRA since 1995. His acting experience encompasses TV, film, stage and voiceover. He has also worked as a commercial broadcaster and taught voiceover to hundreds of students. On-camera and VO projects also include commercials, corporate and educational videos. Lou is currently the National Board Member representing the San Diego Local of SAG-AFTRA. He is also Chair of the Local’s Organizing and Events Committee, member of the Government Affairs and Public Policy Committee and a SAG-AFTRA member of the San Diego Entertainment Union Coalition.

James Storm: Savage does not begin to explain award winning filmmaker James M. Storm and his crew of misfit guerilla filmmakers. At six years old, James began making his epic backyard productions armed with the family VHS camera and a crew of fearless neighborhood kids. Some of these movie obsessed friends still work with the company to this day, even after a lifetime of grueling filmmaking misadventures. By high School James had formed J.S. Co. PRODUCTIONS Digital Video Studios, his video production business, and had produced several feature length independent films. In later years the company suffered heartbreak and near collapse when a beloved team member suddenly and tragically passed away. James, embittered by the loss of his friend in conjunction with what he calls “The Hollywood Treatment” referring to his experience navigating the entertainment industry, was determined to henceforth maintain the creative integrity of his films. He did this by self-producing his own movies, even if that meant foregoing the luxury of a reasonable budget. In recent years James and his crew have produced over 75 independent films, documentaries, and music videos and have only just begun to break into the creative stratosphere. To this day James unapologetically maintains his position that his creative freedom and integrity are the keys to his unique and satisfying style of filmmaking. James will be the first to tell you, “My creative well runs deep and I don’t need a Hollywood budget to tell a great story. Even in a world of 4K, 5K, 10K… Give me a VHS camera and a flashlight and I’ll give you Gone with the Wind”. James currently resides in San Diego, CA where he is hard at work in his private studio preparing for the release of his latest 6 major film projects.

Mailon Rivera: Tall, charming, sexy with a voice that should be on nighttime radio. Mailon Rivera has been patiently honing a very successful acting career in Hollywood. The power of his electrifying magnetism has been witnessed as the romantic lead in BET's original film comedy "Midnight Blue," along with credits that include such top television shows as "The Shield," "Friends," "Seinfeld," "Arli$$," and the MTV series "Spyder Games." Not bad for a Puerto Rican kid from Brooklyn who once break danced for subway change in New York City's Times Square, in front of the same building that later was to headquarter MTV! "I wouldn't change that experience for anything in the world," he says. "I was practically homeless and sleeping on rooftops back then, but I think it made me stronger as a person because it allowed me to see what I really wanted in life. My life experience is important in that I can now show kids who have to grow up hard like me that there is another way out if you truly want something in life."

Ronnel Ricardo Parham is from West Philadelphia, PA. He has 4 other siblings whose names all begin with the letter "R," inspiring the creation of his production company, 5R Productions. Ronnel began acting at the age of 20 when he took an On Camera Commercial acting class in South Philadelphia at the advice of a local talent agent. After being in class for only two weeks, Ronnel fell in love with acting. He finally found his calling. He quickly found himself studying Theatre in college at West Chester University of PA. After graduation, he moved to New York City and continued to study theatre and performed in numerous Off Broadway plays. His passion for acting has taken him all over the country. Ronnel now is multi-award winning actor and director in addition to being a content creator, writer and producer. Ronnel holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts from West Chester University of Pennsylvania and a Master’s Degree in Criminology from Indiana University of PA. Ronnel's mission is to change the landscape of Television and Film by creating and telling stories that represent the underrepresented.

Are you or someone you know in need of 5 headshot photos and a 1 minute introduction video? If so, we will be having an actor headshot and video introduction day at @sparkstudiosndstge located at 8283 Ronson Road San Diego, CA 92111. Event starts at 9am and ends at 630pm. Come wardrobe, hair and makeup ready. We will have a professional Hair and Makeup artist on site for touch ups before you step in front of the camera. This is an all ages event, but no minors will be accepted without a parent or legal guardian. Water stations will be on site so bring a drinking cup. Seating will be provided along with air-conditioning. You will receive 5 headshots and a 1 minute full body video of your choosing. This video could be your audition tape if you like. However we recommend you make this your introduction video. The above listed is $100. Upgrades are available. This event is produced by @kraftworksproductions and @r3productionssd