STEPHANIE MARTINO-RIZZI
Founder / President

Stephanie Martino-Rizzi, is a veteran of the non-profit sector since 1989, she brings to the organization a depth of experience in the development and coordination of film programs, workshops, special events, grant writing, marketing and public relations. She has been responsible for developing new funding sources and expanding the programs over the past several years. Stephanie has also served as Executive Director for the Ad Fed of Greater Miami and the Film Society of Miami in the past 13 years. During that time, she implemented and coordinated the logistics for there major annual events, developed fundraising, and membership programs.  She also has also produced 6 annual Israel Film Festivals, in Miami, New York and Los Angeles.

CARMEN FLESCHER
Vice-President

Carmen Flescher, developed a love for the cinematic arts at an early age as she was exposed to movies of the 40’s and 50’s through her movie-loving mother (president of the Brussels, Belgium movie fan club). A move from New England and Los Angeles landed her in New York City, seeking a career in art, fashion and theatre.

In 1987, Carmen moved to Miami and fell in love with the just-burgeoning cultural scene. Carmen has remained passionately committed to the arts in Miami and is a devoted volunteer for many of the local film festivals, and other art events. She has also been a steadfast supporter of non-profit organizations such as the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, and National Multiple Sclerosis Society. She is currently the Community Relations Assistant at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

MICHELLE MASSANET
Producer
Secretary

Since establishing Garnet Productions, Ms. Massanet has been showing off the best parts of Miami as a Field Producer for prime time and cable networks. While at the same time making sure that the independent spirit with which Garnet Productions was founded is fed yearly by producing projects that showcase her talents as a writer, director, and producer.

Ms. Massanet has worked as an independent contractor for the following companies: MTV, VH-1, MTV Latino, Nickelodeon, Warner Bros., Dreamworks, Columbia Pictures, Telemundo, Univision, CBS Productions, and Bob Bain Productions. Her enthusiasm is met with appreciation in the south Florida community where entertainment professionals are looking to secure reliable colleagues and business associates.

LUCIA OBREGON, M.Ed.
Professor Of Early Childhood Education
Miami Dade College - Kendall Campus
Treasurer

Professor Obregon, has been nationally recognized for her exceptional abilities as an educator in all phases of early childhood education. She is also highly respected for her creative abilities in the areas of educational administration, communications, and project development.

Having studied at several of the best Universities in the world; Loyola University in Chicago, the Universite La Sorbonne in Paris, and the Universidad Pedagogica Nacional in Bogotá, Colombia, her approach to the science of educating is unique, and her classes always fill up fast.

Eduardo Lytton
Writer / Producer

Eduardo Lytton has been active in the film and TV community in Miami for close to 10 years. Short films produced under his company the filmcollectiv have garnered distinctions from HBO, Showtime, as well as a nomination for a Student Academy Award in 2006.