Meet the Board of Directors

Tracy Rudzinski has been working in the independent film industry since 2012. Partnered with her husband, together they represent Silver Spotlight Films, and have completed a dozen projects over the last decade, all shot in the tristate area of PA-OH-WV. She is also a producer and actress for the horror host series Dead and Buried Treasures, where she plays Mirabella the mermaid and reps the project for MCA-TV.  Tracy's commercial work includes spots for ScareHouse and Hundred Acres Manor haunted houses over eight years of service. Tracy has also been affiliated with several theatrical outfits since 2008, including New Castle Playhouse, Comtra Theater, Stage 62, and the Jester's Guild. She has been on retainer as a scenic artist for the Pittsburgh Savoyards over the last several years, as well as directed, choreographed, and dramaturged productions through Comtra Theater and Stage 62.
Tracy's background is in education, and she a Bachelor of Arts in Theater and a K-6 Bachelors of Education certificate from Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA. She has served as President of Alpha Psi Omega, the theater fraternity at Westminster, and is currently serving as a Program Director for Extended Day Services, and educational childcare program hosted in various schools around the Pittsburgh area.

Krystle is a Producer, Production Manager and Travel Coordinator who has been involved in the film/scripted TV, commercial and reality television world for over 18 years. Starting her career at 18 years old at Capitol Records in their music video department, Krystle worked with the likes of Sir Paul McCartney, Katy Perry and more. From there, Krystle jumped on to work with American Horror Story season 1 & 2 and many other shows and promos for FX Networks. She rose from production assistant to 2nd assistant director and then up through the production office, ending up as a production coordinator in Los Angeles, CA. After many years in Los Angeles, Krystle came home to visit family in Pittsburgh, PA and ended up booking a show, ’Those Who Kill’, which she worked on as the production secretary. From there her career in Pittsburgh started and she has worked for such notable companies as the Talent Group, Brunner, ColdSpark Media, Reelworks and Many others. Krystle has produced, and production managed multiple reality TVs shows and commercials including spots for companies such as Meta/Facebook, Sheetz and more! She also works as a Local 161 Travel Coordinator in the Pittsburgh film & scripted television industry. Krystle loves mentoring other young people in the production industry and currently has a mentee from RMU. She is currently working as a Producer with Brunner in Pittsburgh and loves getting to grow and build something great with their video team! In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her chihuahua Dingle, going to shows, traveling and watching horror movies.

Susan specializes in nonprofit consulting and financial accounting.  Her clients have been diverse, from budding nonprofits to thriving small businesses, and she cares deeply about providing Pittsburgh nonprofits with the support they need to fulfill their missions. She has also volunteered as a financial and management consultant with the Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management, working with nonprofits to develop sound financial and governance processes.  

Sarah is a Pittsburgh native who works as a house manager and nanny during the day. She has been passionate about film since the age of seven when she was given a secondhand video camera. She started creating elaborate stories and performances, with plot twists only a kid could think of, and promptly forced her family to watch the short film she and her cousins created.
After graduating with a theater science degree in 2015, she has worked in the Pittsburgh film and creative scene ever since; her work ranges from television shows to web series and everything in between. She has been a signed actor with Docherty Agency since December 2020, and when not working with Docherty, she can be found in any of the theaters in and around the city. If she's not in the audience, she's on stage. In her spare time, Sarah can be found hiking one of the many trails in the area or at the library engrossed in a book.

Faith is the Founder of Women In Film Pittsburgh and also served as a Board member.  She is extremely excited about the coming year for Women In Film and looks forward to the new programming for our members and the community.  She began in the industry as an actor in Pittsburgh and while in living in Los Angeles, was involved in the Women In Film LA PSA Program which produced a PSA for a non-profit organization that helped women and children.  Faith became a co-chair of the PSA Committee and gained experience as an Associate Director and Producer.

Nicole is a Creative Producer, Production Manager, and Project Manager who spent 10 years working in digital production. She cut her teeth in the production world creating branded commercials, animation, music videos, live event coverage, and documentaries all over the world. A graduate of Texas State University, Nicole began her career in Austin, Texas. Here, she worked for such companies as CHIVE Media Group, Rooster Teeth, GSD&M, and Revelator. When not buried deep in reviewing a call sheet, Nicole could be found enjoying the water with her Australian Shepherd Lacy, scarfing down some barbeque, or jogging on the lakeside trails. After a decade in Austin, Nicole accompanied her husband back to his hometown of Pittsburgh. In order to focus on her growing family, Nicole made the difficult decision to leave the film and television business. She earned her Project Management Professional certification and now works as a Project Manager at Dick's Sporting Goods. These days, you'll find her, her dog, and her daughter Charli enjoying a pierogi while shopping The Strip. 

Erika is excited to serve the Pittsburgh community as a board member for WIFM. She works as an Executive Recruiter for LHH, where she finds excitement in relationship building and connecting others to new opportunities. She is a voiceover, film and TV actress with The Talent Group. She is an active member in the independent film industry as an actress, and participates in theatre as well. Erika has a BA in Psychology with minors in Theatre and Journalism from Gannon University. She believes art and film are the beating heart of Pittsburgh, and WIFM has an amazing opportunity to bring women across this industry together to collaborate on all fronts. There is so much power in filmmaking, and women are at the forefront of this industry right now, let's continue to move ideas forward together. 

Tiffany is a realtor in Pittsburgh with Howard Hanna Real Estate and was selected by HGTV to appear in 4 episodes of “My House is Worth What?”. She has appeared as a background actor/day player in 45 films and television productions. Her career began at NBC’s European Headquarters in London, England, and back in the U.S. as a news writer locally at WPXI-TV. Tiffany earned a BA in Public Relations and Broadcast Communications from Westminster College and an MBA with a focus in Marketing. She resides in Pittsburgh with her husband and son.

Stephanie became active in the Pittsburgh film community in 2016 as an extra with The Talent Group. Since then, she has had the privilege of working on an array of projects, from big-budget blockbusters to zero-budget indie films. Her passion for the craft is unwavering, with a particular focus on women-led stories.

Stephanie recently earned a nomination for the Legacy Award for the Pittsburgh 48-Hour Film Project (48HFP), and she had the honor of stepping into the role of Director for the first time in her ninth 48HFP last year. Out of the 50 or so film sets she has participated in as an actor, some of the most rewarding and fulfilling experiences have involved women's narratives and female-led crews. Ensuring her cast and crew felt comfortable and safe on set was paramount to her, especially in an industry where women have often been exploited, abused, or gaslit. She aspires to protect the artists who create and propel female-led stories both behind and in front of the camera.

In addition to her acting and occasional crew and directing work, Stephanie is an expert social media marketer, bringing a blend of creativity and strategic thinking to every project she undertakes.