The Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) has announced that Karen Seppa Nordstrand, director of marketing and film production for the Monterey County Film Commission, has achieved the highest professional designation of Certified Film Commissioner. This recognition has been attained by fewer than 30 film commissioners worldwide among the 315 AFCI-member film commissions.
Nordstrand has worked for the Monterey County Film Commission for 24 years and served 4 years as executive director. She handles the marketing, advertising, communications, and production inquiries. An average of $3 million comes into Monterey County communities each year from film productions, including independent films, commercials, fashion catalogs, television shows, corporate videos, travelogues and documentaries.
"Attaining the Certified Film Commissioner status is a great accomplishment," said Kevin Clark, executive director of AFCI. "Todayâs film commissioners play many roles. They are called upon to market their jurisdictions, prove their value with economic reporting, and juggle the demands of productions in an increasingly high-tech, fast-moving world."
