Judges

Mike Chase
Emmy winning Director of Photography Michael Chase has a wide-ranging knowledge of film and video projects from inception to completion. He applies creative and technical problem solving to get the shot no matter how challenging the situation. Michael is an expert, collaborative, visual storyteller with a 25 year history of happy, loyal clients and, of course, a few trophies in the back of the closet, too. He is member of NATAS, NPPA, GPP, DCS.

Mike Chase

Emmy winning Director of Photography Michael Chase has a wide-ranging knowledge of film and video projects from inception to completion. He applies creative and technical problem solving to get the shot no matter how challenging the situation. Michael is an expert, collaborative, visual storyteller with a 25 year history of happy, loyal clients and, of course, a few trophies in the back of the closet, too. He is member of NATAS, NPPA, GPP, DCS.

http://www.chaselight.com

Jane Cole
Jane Cole is an Emmy winning Director/Producer with over 25 years experience in commercial, documentary, corporate and broadcast mediums. She has a passion for telling compelling stories. By collaborating closely with clients, crew and talent she always captures unique and powerful narratives. Jane works with some of the world’s top brands – Delta Air Lines, Home Depot, Emory Healthcare and others. She is a native of Atlanta and a member of NATAS and Producers Guild of America.

Jane Cole

Jane Cole is an Emmy winning Director/Producer with over 25 years experience in commercial, documentary, corporate and broadcast mediums. She has a passion for telling compelling stories. By collaborating closely with clients, crew and talent she always captures unique and powerful narratives. Jane works with some of the world’s top brands – Delta Air Lines, Home Depot, Emory Healthcare and others. She is a native of Atlanta and a member of NATAS and Producers Guild of America.

http://www.chaselight.com

Mary Grace Higgs
Mary Grace Higgs is an Emmy-winning Producer, Director, and Writer who has worked in the film and television industry for over 20 years. She has worked with a wide variety of networks including Netflix, Food Network, HGTV, Turner, A&E and The Weather Channel. Her documentary credits include Herren’s: A Sweet Southern Spirit, an Emmy nominated doc about the first Atlanta restaurant that integrated in the 1960’s. She also produces EcoSense for Living, an Emmy winning environmental documentary series on PBS. Mary Grace’s feature film work includes Remember the Titans, Unshackled, and The Killer Next Door.

Mary Grace Higgs

Mary Grace Higgs is an Emmy-winning Producer, Director, and Writer who has worked in the film and television industry for over 20 years. She has worked with a wide variety of networks including Netflix, Food Network, HGTV, Turner, A&E and The Weather Channel. Her documentary credits include Herren’s: A Sweet Southern Spirit, an Emmy nominated doc about the first Atlanta restaurant that integrated in the 1960’s. She also produces EcoSense for Living, an Emmy winning environmental documentary series on PBS. Mary Grace’s feature film work includes Remember the Titans, Unshackled, and The Killer Next Door.

Rick Estimond
Rick Estimond is the President at People Store. He joined the People Store team in 2009, after graduating from Georgia State University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism/Public Relations. In 2011, under the tutelage of his mentor and predecessor Jen Kelly, Rick successfully took over the Commercial and Industrial departments. Rick has a great appreciation for the arts. As a child he was fortunate enough to study acting, music, writing, dance, and more at the Lovewell Institute for the Creative Arts in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Rick’s finds great joy in helping actors achieve their dreams, and is very proud to represent the best talent in the Southeast.

Rick Estimond

Rick Estimond is the President at People Store. He joined the People Store team in 2009, after graduating from Georgia State University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism/Public Relations. In 2011, under the tutelage of his mentor and predecessor Jen Kelly, Rick successfully took over the Commercial and Industrial departments. Rick has a great appreciation for the arts. As a child he was fortunate enough to study acting, music, writing, dance, and more at the Lovewell Institute for the Creative Arts in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Rick’s finds great joy in helping actors achieve their dreams, and is very proud to represent the best talent in the Southeast.

https://peoplestore.net

Jeffrey Umberger
Jeffrey Umberger is a VO manager with ACM Talent (NY, ATL, L.A.). His background in the entertainment industry stretches back 40 years, first as a film and TV actor, composer, and musician, transitioning to the casting, agent, and management side to specialize in voiceover. Former owner and founder of Umberger Agency, Jeffrey is a well-respected VO industry expert, panelist, speaker, and actors advocate. He was also a voice coach for on-air talent at CNN and NPR.

Jeffrey Umberger

Jeffrey Umberger is a VO manager with ACM Talent (NY, ATL, L.A.). His background in the entertainment industry stretches back 40 years, first as a film and TV actor, composer, and musician, transitioning to the casting, agent, and management side to specialize in voiceover. Former owner and founder of Umberger Agency, Jeffrey is a well-respected VO industry expert, panelist, speaker, and actors advocate. He was also a voice coach for on-air talent at CNN and NPR.

https://www.acmtalent.com