the cfc TEAM
President
Kevin Segalla
Since founding the company, Segalla has built CFC into Connecticut’s premier entertainment production company. Segalla was previously a New York City-based independent film producer who spent twelve years as President of Platonic Films Inc. Selected credits include the 5 times BAFTA-nominated “Taliesin Jones” (aka “Small Miracles”), the Sundance winner “Streets of Legend” and Sony Pictures Classics’ “Whatever”. Segalla has produced long and short form for A&E, Nickelodeon, MTV and HBO as well as a host of commercials, music videos and short films.
Managing Director
Bruce Heller
Bruce Heller, CFC co-founder and partner oversees all studio production servicing, facilitates tax credit monetization, and works closely with partner, Segalla, on studio and facility expansion planning.
Heller formerly ran Meathouse Productions, Billy Bob Thornton’s production company, which was housed at Miramax Films in Los Angeles. Before that Heller worked in the motion picture talent department at the William Morris Agency. And previous to that, he worked in production on various television shows and features. Heller began his career working in New York for former Time Warner CEO Steve Ross. Heller’s producer credits include Paramount Pictures’ “The Bad News Bears,” “All the Pretty Horses” for Sony, “Waking Up in Reno” and “Daddy and Them” both for Miramax and the independent films “The Badge” and “Chrystal.”
Managing Director – Business Development
Kim Relick
Kim Relick heads CFC'c Business Development initiatives, focused on developing and fostering international partnerships and international production, developing CT corporate tax relationships and sourcing and negotiating digital media joint ventures to fulfill the company’s digital village vision. She has spent a substantial portion of her career in London, Syndey and Berlin and has served as Senior Vice President International Distribution and Business Development for GRB Entertainment, Los Angeles, Vice President International Distribution for Parallel Media Group, Vice President International Co-Production for Reg Grundy Worldwide, Syndey, and most recently Senior Vice President, International Business Development Multi-Media, Axel Springer Verlag, Berlin. She began her career as a producer at the Moving Picture Company in London.
Managing Director – Corporate Strategy and Marketing
Chris Cooney
Chris Cooney develops short- and long-term business strategies for CFC, and leads marketing initiatives for the company, as well as special projects. He brings more than 20 years of marketing, communications and business operations expertise with large corporations, start-ups, venture capital and political organizations.
Locations Department Manager
Kodi Smith
Kodi Smith heads CFC’s locations department, where he provides CFC’s production clients with turn-key production services, including (but not limited to) preliminary pre-scout location services with photographs, and helps them acquire production office, stage and construction space. All of which is free to CFC production customers.
Operations Manager
Kristin Sampiere
Kristin Sampiere is responsible for the internal operations of the company, and coordinates the CFC employment pool, which is available to CFC’s production clients free of charge.
Project Manager
Kelly McInnis
Kelly McInnis leads a number of critical initiatives across all company functions, including the CFC Cast & Crew Discount Card, corporate communications, and other special projects.
Controller
Ellie Grosso
Ellie Grosso maintains CFC’s books, produces reports, manages tax filing and compliance, and coordinates activities with the company’s outside accountants.
