Anthony E. Cabral

Anthony E Cabral also known as ACE is an awardwinning filmmaker and sought after assistant director who has been working in film television and video production for almost thirty years He started working on productions while in school at Missouri State University where he graduated with a degree in Mass Media Film Studies and Production He has successfully navigated and worked on projects ranging from lowbudget independent films up to Disney television programs He is an active member of the Directors Guild of America DGA the Producers Guild of America PGA and the Screen Actors Guild SAGAFTRA Away from set Mr Cabral serves on multiple committees for the DGA including the Chicago Coordinating Committee the Latino Committee the Eastern Diversity Steering Committee and most recently welcomed to the First Assistant Director Committee Mr Cabral embraces giving back to the film industry in several ways For over 24 years he has continued to take time to serve as a Volunteer Theater Manager for the Sundance Film Festival He shares his wisdom and experience by teaching Production Assistant Training Classes most recently as the Lead Instructor for the Central Illinois Film TV Production Training Program He also guest speaks at numerous schools including Missouri State University University of Illinois Northwestern University Columbia College Chicago and organizations such as Chicagos Free Spirit Media the Spokane Film Project and the St Louis Chapter of the Media Communications Association