Our Guest Panelists
Daliah Saper Attorney: IP, Social Media, Entertainment, Business
Daliah Saper is a member of the Illinois Bar and both the General Bar and Trial Bar of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. She has handled many high profile cases (including one she argued before the Illinois Supreme Court) and is regularly interviewed on national tv, radio, and in several publications including Fox News, CNBC, ABC News, The Chicago Tribune, WGN Radio, and NPR. She has received the honor of being named to the Super Lawyers magazine list fifteen years in a row, is recognized as a leading Media and Entertainment lawyer by Chambers and Partners, was featured on the cover of TheXemplar magazine, was profiled by the Chicago Law Bulletin and recognized as one of that publication’s “Emerging Lawyers of 2017,” and has been nominated for the prestigious ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award.
Most significantly, Daliah was named to Crain’s Chicago‘s 2017 list “60 Most Influential Women Lawyers,” which highlighted her “cutting-edge” internet and social media practice and Law Bulletin Publishing Company’s 2012 list “40 Attorneys Under 40,” an incredibly competitive roster of accomplished attorneys compiled from thousands of highly qualified nominations.
Daliah is an Adjunct Professor at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, teaching a Sports and Entertainment Law course. She has also served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Illinois College of Law, teaching an Internet Law course. She has served on the faculty of PLI, Practicing Law Institute, and was selected by Harvard Law School’s Berkman Center for Internet & Society to participate in Harvard’s Online Media Legal Network (OMLN).
Todd Freese SVP/CTO, Resolution Productions Group
Todd is well known in Chicago video production circles and beyond, having spent over 20 years directing technology efforts for The Filmworkers Club and other Alan Kubicka companies, including Vitamin Pictures, Giannini Creative and Chicago Recording Company (CRC). In 2018, Todd was hired as Senior Vice President / Chief Technology Officer at Resolutions Productions Group.
Beth Huerta Senior Agent, Candace Gelman & Associates & AI Artist
For over 20 years, Beth Huerta has been immersed in the world of commercial and fine art photography. During her tenure in the field, she has held the roles of everything from photographer’s assistant to artists’ agent. In her current position as Editor & Senior Agent at the award-winning agency Candace Gelman & Associates, Beth has had the good fortune to work with renowned artists such as Sandro and Art Streiber. In February of 2023, Beth began investigating Midjourney in an effort to “know the enemy.” Since then, as an artist using AI to generate images, Beth has sold prints and been selected to participate in a Western Massachusetts artisan fair. Embracing AI as a creative tool has led to some controversy as two of Beth’s primary obligations as an agent is to protect and advocate on behalf of the artists on CG&A’s roster.
Prior to CG&A, Beth worked as a consultant/assistant for a bevy of internationally acclaimed photographers including Howard Schatz and Theo Westenberger.
Beth is an Adjunct Instructor at Drexel University (where a course that she authored is now a part of the BS Photography degree core curriculum), has taught at The University of the Arts, and has been a guest instructor at Columbia College. She is also a Mentor for NYC Salt (a program that
creates opportunities in photography for underserved New York City youth) and is on the Advisory Team for FreshLens Chicago.
Lawrence Jones Creative Director + Realtime VFX Supervisor, Framestore
Lawrence is a highly decorated director, design director, creative director, and realtime VFX supervisor, boasting a profound understanding of VFX, motion design, realtime gaming technology, immersive design, creative technology and broadcast production. His versatility is evident as he effortlessly navigates various styles and techniques, unrestricted by creative boundaries.
With a track record of building internal and external creative and production teams, Lawrence has made significant contributions to the entertainment, sports, advertising, and interactive industries. His clients benefit from years of his dedication to pushing creative and technological boundaries, ultimately enhancing the impact of storytelling.
Known for directing innovative and attention-grabbing films for major global brands such as ESPN, Dos Equis, Scion, Verizon, NBC Universal, and the SuperBowl, Lawrence has collaborated with renowned celebrities like Madonna, Luke Bryan, Mariah Carey, Carrie Underwood, and Celine Dion. His accolades include multiple industry awards, notably an Emmy, Promax BDA, Lumiere, Clio, and a Disney Imagineering Award.
Lawrence's influential directing style seamlessly blends beautiful live action with design-driven VFX, resulting in work that is both exceptionally captivating and uniquely distinguished. On set, he crafts a genuinely organic experience for both talent and production, showcasing his prowess as a trailblazer in the realm of creative storytelling.
Kristyna Archer Commercial Director
KRISTYNA ARCHER is a INTERNATIONALLY REPRESENTED AWARD-WINNING commercial director working with new tech & innovation including AI FILM & VIRTUAL PRODUCTION. Some of her CLIENTS INCLUDE AMAZON, GOOGLE, UBEREATS, CAPITAL ONE, SEPHORA, PATRON, and KRAFT to name a few. Some recent accolades include winning Best AI film in the Cannes World Film Fest, official selections at the London Fashion Film Festival, "Best Concept" in the Canadian International Film Festival, and nominated for the Next Generation Award by the Berlin Commercial Awards. She has won Telly awards for her work in Volumetric Capture, her Pantene "Ban the Bun" spot, and her MommyBahama.com project with 72 & Sunny which also won a Webby, an ADC award, and was featured in Adweek. Archer is a Green The Bid ambassador passionate about sustainability in production, and is collaborating with leaders in the industry to do our part. She is invested in diversifying production and empowering underrepresented talent on her sets to push for change.