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I have been chair of the Cinematic Artists of Norman for over two years. And I’m so proud! The group that I helped start is still going and growing! But it was time for me to step down and encourage other filmmaking leaders to take a stab at running the organization.
As an open group, we accept nominations from the masses, but I knew that finding someone to run for a role as big as chair would require some recruiting. There were very few people on the list. I took into account personalities, availability, humility, and location. I was very nervous that at the end of the day no one would want to step up and take over. Then what?
Excited doesn’t really describe how I felt when Adam Beatty contacted me about my email regarding the election. He was a perfect match. I have known Adam since the conception of CAN. He is actually the man that named the group. It was his suggestion, The Cinematic Artists of Norman, that gave this baby a name. He is a talented, outgoing, local filmmaker who really has a knack for connecting with people both on and off screen. He was perfect! In an uncontested race, Adam was elected the new chair of the Cinematic Artists of Norman on Sunday, Jan. 15. In addition to Adam, we also have two new awesome CAN Executive members, Craig Nelson (Special Initiatives Chair) and Sara Brown (Co-Chair). 2012 is definitely going to rock for CAN!
It’s a great feeling to know that something you started is still alive and well. It’s the greatest feeling to know it is in good hands.
Please consider being involved in this amazing group. A collaborative group of filmmakers is hard to come by. Throw in talent to boot, and what are you waiting for? Learn something, teach others, grow, connect, and be amazed at what we can accomplish as filmmakers in Oklahoma!