Executive Team + Staff
Meet the team behind the Coronado Island Film Festival. From leadership and programming to operations, partnerships, and guest experience, our staff works year-round to bring film, community, and celebration to Coronado.
Merridee Book
CEO + Artistic Director
Ashley Poole
Vice President, Production + Partnerships
Nick Curtin
Director of Memberships & Donor Relations
Diana Barva
Director of Customer Relations + Festival Volunteers
Jon Book
Director of Sponsorships
Samara Villarreal
Filmmaker Liaison
Kathy Nicholas
Manager, Screenwriting Competition
Joel Ortiz
Official Photographer
Instagram @joelphotoguyortiz
Sherry Butay
Film Conversations + Editor
Cassidy Bartolomei
Marketing, Digital + Social Media