SUSAN SALGANEK
WRITER OF THE SCREENPLAY|PRODUCER|FOUNDER OF TELL MY PEOPLE MEDIA
Susan Salganek is a Jew that believes Jesus is the promised Messiah. She is creator and director of Tell My People, a Messianic media ministry, which is a department of ACT International. The ministry’s goal is to create and produce novels and films that teach about Messianic Judaism through relatable stories. Susan utilizes her life experiences and studies to teach others how to talk to Jewish people about salvation. As a speaker and instructor, she has taught workshops at Congregation Beth Hallel in Roswell Georgia, as well as the Messianic Jewish Alliance of America National Conferences. She has also spoken at numerous churches and Messianic synagogues. Susan published the novel Touched by Truth in 2020 and has now completed the companion screenplay. She and her husband are active in their local Messianic Synagogue.
TROY BAKEWELL
Cinematographer
Troy Bakewell began working on independent feature films in 2010. He also provides camera and lighting package rentals to producers of indie features and TV movies such as Lifetime and Hallmark. His ability to think outside the box, led him to quickly become a specialist in shooting micro-budget feature films. By utilizing the latest camera technology and autofocus capabilities and by embracing the concept that every crew member must do multiple jobs, he has discovered that high quality films can be produced for far less than is commonly believed. Troy was involved in filming Bachelorette Games (2021) and the film One Love? (2021).
KIKI SIMMONS
Director| Producer
Kiki Simmons is an independent
filmmaker living in the Atlanta area. She
recently produced and directed her debut
feature film ALL IN, through JC studios.
She is currently in preproduction for her
second film, THE FLING, and writing DIRT
TRACKS, a film about car racing. It is
slated for production in May 2024.
Kiki’s goal with every film is to produce
the best quality possible. She encourages
the cast and crew to achieve their highest
efforts. Casting, finding location and
building relationships are her favorite parts
of making movies.
KEZIA TOWNSEND
Media Coordinator
Tell My People Media Ministry
Assistant Producer
Kezia Townsend studied at the American
Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York and has been active in the film and video production industry for the past 12 years.
She has been a production assistant in all stages of video development, from pre-production, production, post-production, marketing and distribution of media content. She has recently served as Director of Video Production at both Congregation Beth Hallel in Roswell, Georgia and Victory Church in Norcross, Georgia. She is passionate about Yeshua and is actively involved with the MJAA, and her local Messianic congregation.