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The Screenland 5K aims to foster community spirit through safe, healthful, and enjoyable activities, provide extraordinary guest experiences, and celebrate the heritage and diversity of the Heart of Screenland. The Screenland 5K committee strives to organize events that engage the community, strengthen bonds, encourage team spirit, and promote voluntarism and civic pride.

Goals

1. To acknowledge the events that have shaped Culver City's century-plus legacy, focusing on its contributions to motion pictures and athletics.

  • Commemorate the centenaries of local film history, studios, landmarks, notable figures, and other historical gems of the "Heart of Screenland."
  • Offer guests the chance to walk in the footsteps of Hollywood's legendary stars; visit the sites where the most famous films were made; traverse over 100 scenes of Culver City's cinematic history, including both historical and current studios.
  • Highlight Culver City's trailblazing involvement in the 1932 and 1984 Olympic Games; its initiation of the Western Hemisphere Marathon, and its history as the western headquarters for the Special Olympics.

2. To promote Culver City as a premier destination, fostering collaboration between public and private entities, and delivering an outstanding guest experience.

  • Showcase community assets, provide exceptional guest experiences, and offer activities and venues that attract various audiences.
  • Engage city agencies, clubs, schools, neighborhoods, and other interest groups to support the annual Screenland 5K event.
  • Raise funds through collaborative efforts, creating partnerships with sponsors for cash and in-kind contributions, and leveraging volunteer support to reduce manpower costs.
  • Minimize the event's environmental impact by producing a sustainable event in cooperation with Culver City Environmental Services and other agencies.

3. To promote fitness and recreation in Culver City by offering an affordable, enjoyable, and secure experience. 

  • Organize recreational activities that cater to various abilities and demographics, showcase Culver City's dedication to physical and mental well-being;
  • Ensure a gratifying experience for sponsors;
  • Offer developmental experiences and leadership roles for volunteers; create lasting legacies and boost civic participation;
  • Acknowledge local luminaries in the arts and sports; pay tribute to The Western Hemisphere Marathon and its founder, Syd Kronenthal (1923-2015); and recognize the marathon exchange between Culver City Sister City Committee and Kaizuka, Japan.

Cast & Crew

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GRAND MARSHAL 

Vice Mayor Dan O'Brien, 2024 Screenland 5K age-division champion

PRODUCERS

Mike Cohen: Founder

Lori Escalera: Creative Director

CAST MEMBERS

Jack Bommarito: Logistics

Susana Fottarini: Artists

Dora Corral: Donations

Monica Bell: Schools

Ed Dorio: Running Clubs

John J. Flynn: Running Clubs

Tom Fritzius and Steven Heyl: Cross Country team

Jane Leonard: Performing Arts

Steve Newton: Vintage Cop Car

Carmela Raack, Heather Witt, Keith Jones: Rotary Club

Craig Schoenbaum: Performing Arts, Training Sessions

Jim Shanman: Attractions

Man Trang:  Treasurer

David Winslow: Training Sessions

Dave Dettore: Costume Contest, Attractions

Marni Kinrys: Course activities, sponsors

Sandra Onazaki: Sister City Committee

Leslie Gardner: Performing Arts

Megan Oddsen: PTA Schools Engagement

Robert Noriega - Photographer. Graphic design.

Meta Valentic, Jonathan Lonner: Scouts

Karim Sahli: Graphic design.

Adrienne Madrid: School Volunteers

Heather Moses, Tony Spano: CCUSD Academy of Visual and Performing Arts

AGENCIES

Community-Economic Development: Elaine Warner, Elizabeth Garcia  

Special Events Manager, Economic Development: Edgar Varela 

Fire Dept: Chief Kenneth Powell

Police Dept:  Chief Jason Sims

Public Works: Yanni Demitri, Gary Wansley, Sean Singletary

City Council: Goran Erikkson , Freddy Puza, V. Mayor Dan O'Brien  Mayor Yasmine Imani-McMorrin, Albert Vera

CCUSD Superintendent: Dr. Brian Lucas

CCUSD Board of Education: Stephanie Loredo, Brian Guerrero, Paula Amezola, Kelly Kent-Marin, Triston Ezidore

PROFESSIONAL STAFF

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Race Director: Gavin McKiernan, Mercury Events

Course Director: Rufus Fuller

Social Media: Kate Olson

Sponsors, Partners: Chris Shrewsbury  

Pacific Race Timing:  Ron Kurrle, Bryan Quan  

Logistics, staging, registration: Ron Gee

Medical: Steve Jackson

Legal Name: SCREENLAND 5K, Inc.  501(c)(3)  EIN: 81-2571668

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