About our Cambria Film Festival Team

 Lilliana Montero Plummer Festival Co-Director

Lilliana emigrated from Costa Rica to Los Angeles in 1964 and has lived in Cambria since 1997 with her husband Jeff. In 1993, Lilliana founded Montero Corporate Services, a business compliance service for firms in the entertainment industry. She previously served as Assistant Corporate Secretary for various subsidiaries of Security Pacific Bank and as a Corporate Paralegal for different major entertainment law firms and a film production company in Los Angeles. Through her extensive work experience and business establishment, she has gained the invaluable skills of effective leadership, management, planning, goal setting, and communication. Lilliana’s interest in film festivals began while supporting her sons, Kyle and Carlos, who are award-winning independent filmmakers. Through attending, volunteering for, and establishing lasting relationships with the leadership of a variety of film festivals, she has gained a thorough understanding of the workings of film festivals and is passionate about supporting independent filmmakers and eager to share this passion with our community through the Film Arts branch of CCA.

Jeff Plummer 

Festival Co-Director

Jeff and his wife Lilliana have lived in Cambria since 1997. Since 2001, they have operated Montero Corporate Services together, focusing on serving the entertainment industry.  His past career as a Community Television coordinator for a national cable television company involved production in both film and video mediums. He also worked as a freelance editor and cinematographer for several independent films and for clients including ESPN, The Food Network, and MTV. Jeff and Lilliana have two sons who are award-winning filmmakers. As a family, they have produced several film projects together. Jeff brings his vast knowledge of the film, television, and music industry to the Cambria Film Festival.

John and Mary Nixon moved permanently to Cambria in 2011, after having lived many years in Orange County. John’s career was in higher education, serving as faculty and in administration. He retired as President of Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut California. Active with non-profit organization in Cambria, he volunteers with the Lions Club, Friends of the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve, Cambria Scarecrow Festival, and the Cambria Film Festival. 

Deborah McHenry is the owner of Pinnacle Auto Brokers, an “all makes and models” new vehicle broker operating throughout the state of California.  Deborah‘s background is in financial services, sales and marketing. She previously was in corporate marketing for an NPR affiliate and has experience working with non- profit organizations to create and maximize exposure for their events and fundraising campaigns. An accomplished musician, her passions are travelling and supporting the arts.