Who We Are

Kat has worked in the Seattle film market since 2007 as a 1st, 2nd, and 2nd 2nd Assistant Director for film, television, industrials, reality shows, and music videos. Kat’s position supports the vision of the Producers and Director while maintaining consideration of the health, safety and needs of the cast and crew. Kat has worked in other markets (London, New York, Austin, and Los Angeles) and from those experiences understands Seattle’s film industry and community are unique. Cat believes that the needs of the individual must be met in a way that benefits the community, for film sets are a collaborative space with many kinds of artisans and craftspeople, where all are equal and contribute needed skills to make a viable, vibrant project, from grips, electrics, art department, hair, make up, wardrobe and other technical departments to directors, actors, and producers.

Michael is a third culture kid with an obsessive curiosity for all things storytelling, culture, and community. He brings 15+ years of experience in the creative, arts, and advertising industries as well as 8+ years of owning and operating the Milli creative agency in Seattle. As a Seattle native who grew up in the local Hip Hop scene, he's traveled the world competing in international breakdancing competitions, managed musicians, and shot photos and documentaries. He translated these experiences into his work early on with Red Bull as a brand manager, and later at award-winning global agencies such as Razorfish and McGarryBowen. After a stint on Madison Avenue in New York, he went on to found his own creative shop, Milli, in 2014, focused on creative, cultural, and social change. Since then, Milli has gone on to win numerous awards working with clients like Microsoft, Netflix, The Movement For Black Lives, the City of Seattle, and Amazon, including producing their own unbranded award-winning films. Outside of Milli, Michael has spent more than a decade working in the non-profit and creative industry to support BIPOC-led efforts for social and racial justice, representation, and in support of youth.

As the founder and director of Scope Screenings, Alexander has spent the last several years building a consistent, community-rooted platform that uplifts underrepresented voices. With over a decade of experience in digital marketing, video production, and community engagement, Alexandar has built partnerships with SIFF, Shunpike, and Converge Media, and grew Scope Screenings by 50% annually, elevating underrepresented voices. As a board member of the Northwest Film Forum, Alexander drives impactful initiatives. Featured on FOX 13 Seattle News, Alexander’s production work has reached over 1 million viewers. Passionate about increasing Black representation in the arts, Alex advocates for global access and provide educational resources to help others succeed. Alex is dedicated to enriching Seattle’s Black arts and culture scene, cultivating Black brilliance in both digital and physical spaces. 

KD Hall is an acclaimed powerhouse in communication, storytelling, filmmaking, higher education, and women’s leadership advocacy. She is a Board of Governor and Scholarship Chair for NATAS NW, Partnership Chair of the Seattle Association of Black Journalists, and a Seattle Sports Commissioner—testaments to her expansive influence and trusted leadership. 

In 2014, KD launched the KD Hall Foundation, a nonprofit advancing gender equity and empowering women and girls through education, mentorship, and leadership programming. The Foundation's signature initiative, the College Ambassador Program, equips young women (ages 17–24) with skills in public service, storytelling, and leadership. With active programs in Washington State and Lagos, Nigeria, the initiative has reached over 1,000 girls and graduated 66 college ambassadors. 

With extensive work in Northwest productions like "Grimm," "The Librarians," and "Three Busy Debras," and countless commercial, corporate, and voiceover projects, Lowell is living proof actors CAN make a living in Seattle. Now Washington State (and Seattle) are realizing the importance of a strong creative community—not only in terms of spiritual fulfillment, but also tax dollars. Lowell is excited to be part of the vanguard to help attract production to Seattle; to help research, listen to and plan with the folks who can bring back our once vibrant industry.

For over 10 years, Champ has had a wide perspective on the film industry, ranging from directing short films in his native Thailand to seeing the process of online curation and community management at the Manhattan offices of Vimeo. Champ’s active participation in Seattle organizations like the Northwest Film Forum and the Seattle Asian American Film Festival has allowed him to develop a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing media artists from diverse backgrounds. In his most recent role as part of the post-production team at World Famous in Seattle, Champ has worked on creating content for major brands like T-Mobile, Microsoft, and Amazon. Through a transition from a traditional post-production house to a creative agency, Champ has gained a keen insight into the economic opportunities that the film industry can bring to Seattle as well as glimpses in the crossovers that occur between advertising and narrative-driven filmmaking.

Tom Florino is a director on the public policy team at Amazon, where he leads worldwide economic development teams that support Amazon Studios and the Global Media & Entertainment (GME) division, global expansion strategy for all Amazon businesses, and location intelligence. 
 
Tom has over fifteen years of experience in economic development. His background includes location strategy, crafting economic development agreements, building community partnerships, and program evaluation and development. 
 
Prior to joining Amazon in Seattle, Tom was a managing director in the location advisory practice at Newmark in New York City. He has Big Four consulting experience in the economic development practices at both EY and Deloitte. Tom also served in the administration of former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. 
 
Tom also served in the administration of former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Tom is a member of the economic development board at the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC), and a member of the board of directors at Greater Seattle Partners (GSP). He holds a Master of Public Administration from the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy at Cornell University, and a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the College of the Holy Cross.

Mark’s 34-year motion picture industry career began at entry level. Working his way through several departments and full-time employment at a motion picture studio, Mark began work in the locations department in 2001. As film location manager, Mark has led locations for major feature film, television, and commercial work including "Transformers 4," "KIMI," "Rampart," "50 Shades of Gray," "Late Autumn," and many national commercial campaigns.

With over 15 years of experience in IT consulting and as a co-founder and board member of a nonprofit organization, Budi Mulyo’s experience in programming and computational manufacturing, as well as proficiency in immersive VR/AR/360/XR technologies, will be beneficial in advancing Seattle's film industry.

As a lead R&D for future mental healthcare technology innovation using artificial intelligence, machine learning, and virtual reality, Budi understands how emerging technologies can provide growth opportunities for local film industry businesses and workers. Budi has mentored VR/360 at Refugee Women’s Alliance and Franklin High School, and trained UW minority students and the public in VR development at the Seattle Public Library.

Moreover, Budi is committed to advancing racial equity within the industry and making Seattle an attractive location for film production. Budi is bilingual and has experience working with diverse populations, which he believes will enable him to bring a unique perspective to the Film Commission. He is eager to work collaboratively with other members to create policies that enhance economic development and provide quality jobs for talent and crew in the industry.

Davis Powell is the Executive Director for the SAG-AFTRA Portland and Seattle Locals, covering Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, and Montana. He has been with SAG-AFTRA since early 2021. Davis is originally from the Atlanta area, but after several visits to the Pacific Northwest, he finally made a long-planned permanent move to Seattle in 2019. He is an attorney by trade and has spent the bulk of his professional career representing labor unions. Prior to being named Executive Director, he served as the business representative for radio and television news and broadcast members in the Seattle and Portland markets. He also serves on the Washington Filmworks Film Leadership Council. 

Anthony Tackett is a Filmmaker of 25 years working on commercials, narratives along with community support/outreach and as an instructor teaching people from 8 to 70 years old. Anthony is currently the Operations Manager for the Seattle Film Institute. He is the Founder of the African Diaspora Facebook group bringing together black and POC filmmakers to create a safe space for underrepresented filmmakers. Anthony was the Co-chair of the Seattle Film Task Force, the primary goal is creating opportunities for racial, financial equity and education for the underserved and underprivileged. Anthony directed and filmed his first feature documentary “Black June,” a film following Black Lives Matter protests that started on June 1, 2020 after the public lynching of George Floyd.