Marni Gee Elected Chair of AFCI Board
Marnie Gee of Creative BC will serve as new board chairperson for the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI). Gee will lead the board as AFCI works to further diversify and expand its global membership and implement a new strategic plan.
Gee’s new leadership role headlines the election of members and officers for the AFCI’s 2024 board of directors.
A longtime AFCI member, Gee has been on the board since 2022 and previously served as second vice chair. She joined Creative BC in 2013 as a Production Services Coordinator, working her way up to become Film Commissioner and Director of Production Services in 2019. Earlier in her career, she worked for more than 16 years as a Location Manager, Scout and Consultant.
“I’m honoured to be elected board chair and entrusted to guide AFCI during this exciting time in our organization’s nearly 50-year history,” said Gee. “Our highly accomplished film commission members work to create jobs and sustainable economic development. The new board is ready to help AFCI fulfill its mission across the globe.”