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54 SAG-AFTRA | Summer 2022 | sagaftra.org Local Leaders Network at Film Fest T he Pennsylvania Film Industry Association presented a filmmaking event featuring the industry secrets of Marc Bienstock, the producer of numerous M. Night Shyamalan films. It was attended by many local members as well as Philly Local President Nicole Izanec, Vice President Meagan Hill, National Board member Mike Kraycik and others. In addition to the guest speaker, attendees also had networking opportunities and feasted on local fare. ● S eattle Local member and longtime KIRO-TV reporter Deborah Horne has been awarded a 2022 Gracie Award for Outstanding Local Television News On-Air Talent. This represents a double victory for Horne, who also recently received a 2021 Northwest Regional Emmy Award for Equity, Inclusion and Diversity for her investigative feature series Western Washington Gets Real, which focuses on issues impacting marginalized communities in the region. Horne, who has served on the Seattle Local Board since 2013 and is currently local vice president, broadcasters, has more than 40 years' experience as a reporter, starting in Providence, Rhode Island, and later joining KIRO in 1991. Also receiving awards were Christine Nagy for co-hosting Cubby and Christine in the Morning on WLTW and National Board member Cheri Preston for anchoring ABC News Radio. The Gracies are presented annually by the Alliance For Women In Media. Horne received her award at its 47th annual ceremony held June 22 in New York. ● From left, producer Marc Bienstock, PAFIA Vice Chair Maria Shamkalian, National Board member Mike Kraycik, Local Vice President Meagan Hill and Local President Nicole Izanec. Women in Production Take the Spotlight A t the 2022 Women in Production Summit, SAG-AFTRA Senior Regional Set Relations Representative Susan Moss moderated a panel titled Set Safety Keeps Us Unbreakable, which reflected the summit's theme of "Unbreakable." Panelists included first assistant director Renee Hill-Sweet, production safety manager April Klimko, intimacy coordinator Zuri Pryor-Graves, stunt coordinator Jennifer Badger and special effects armorer Lisa Reynolds, who joined by phone from Savannah. The conversation covered safety bulletins, SAG-AFTRA's intimacy protocols, comprehensive safety meetings, and red flags in stunts and weapons safety. All of the women spoke from their experience as accomplished professionals to share their perspectives and wisdom with summit attendees. The Women in Production Summit is a one-day event that provides information, inspiration and opportunities for networking. Moss co-founded the event when she served as executive director of Women in Film & Television Atlanta. ● Atlanta From left, stunt coordinator Jennifer Badger, intimacy coordinator Zuri Pryor-Graves, SAG-AFTRA Senior Regional Set Relations Rep Susan Moss, production safety manager April Klimko and first assistant director Renee Hill-Sweet. MANDRAGORA MEDIA Seattle Media Women Recognize Reporter as Top Talent Philly Deborah Horne at the 47th Annual Gracie Awards ceremony. JP YIM/GETTY IMAGES/THE ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA FOUNDATION