Annual Report August 1, 2016 to July 31, 2017 2017 TABLE OF Changemaker Audience Overview CONTENTS 6 Awards 14 3 Introduction 7 Artist Support 16 Financial Overview

Impact by Numbers Program Acknowledgments 4 8 Highlights 17 5 Charity Partners 13 Impressions INTRODUCTION

e are thrilled to share with you the 2017 Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) Annual Report, highlighting our achievements from the past year. The mission of GIFF is to provide an effective platform for filmmakers to Wshowcase their work, while harnessing the power of film to serve the greater good by supporting important causes. With this in mind, we launched the #MakeAnImpact campaign to draw attention to the many benefits the Festival offers. In just three years, we have spotlighted a wide range of charities, raising much needed awareness, as well as funds totalling over $350,000 in donations. Additionally, we have awarded $100,000 in cash prizes to filmmakers to date, giving much needed support to new voices in the arts. We were honored to premiere Bending the Arc as our 2017 Opening Night Film, which was followed by a panel discussion on the state of global health care. Our 2017 Festival celebrated Renee Zellweger and Christy Turlington Burns as our Changemaker Honorees for their tremendous philanthropic and artistic accomplishments.

GIFF has matured into a year-round organization with programming that entertains, educates and inspires audience members through film. GIFF offered a number of free programs, which included screening events and panel discussions. In early 2017, we had the opportunity to work with NBC’s Emmy-winning show GIVE to highlight the incredible work that two of our local charity partners, Family Centers and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, are doing for so many in our region. The episode became a free community event to honor these partners with a special advance screening for our audience.

We are thankful for the generosity of our community of supporters that have given their time and resources to make GIFF and its programs possible. We look forward to continuing this amazing journey with you for years to come.

Colleen deVeer Wendy Stapleton Reyes Ginger Stickel Director of Programming/Founder Chairman/Founder Executive Director/COO

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$25,000 AWARDED 2.5 Billion TO FILMMAKERS POSITIVE MEDIA IMPRESSIONS 852 MILLION promoting the Festival 175 VOLUNTEERS, STAFF 280 MILLION MEMBERS & INTERNS and Greenwich, CT

54 NARRATIVE & DOCUMENTARY, 2015 2016 2017 SHORT AND FEATURE FILMS 20 Q&A DISCUSSIONS 10 FREE EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR $226,000 8 CHARITY PARTNERS $40K $86K RAISED FOR CHARITIES $ 4 EDUCATIONAL PANELS 2015 2016 2017 3 HUMANITARIAN HONOREES

7,500 8,500 10,000 ATTENDEES at events 2015 2016 2017 throughout the year

4 · 2017 GIFF Annual Report CHARITY PARTNERS

The sole purpose of ALS Finding A Cure The ALS Association is the only national is funding research to find a cure for this non-profit organization fighting Lou devastating disease. Gehrig’s Disease on every front.

Philanthropy is an integral part of the Greenwich International Film Festival. Every Mother Counts is a non-profit The Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich enables all One of the biggest achievements of young people, especially those who need us organization dedicated to making most, to realize their full potential as productive, pregnancy and childbirth safe for 2017 was that we more than doubled caring, responsible citizens. every mother. our financial donation, benefiting eight charities. GIFF directly donated $186,000 and secured $40,000 in matching gifts. Additionally, GIFF was able to provide a significant amount of marketing exposure to our charity partners. We invite you to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital is the advanced Family Centers empowers children, care pediatric hospital for New York’s Hudson adults, families and communities to get to know more about each of these Valley region and Fairfield County, Connecticut. realize their potential. incredible non-profit organizations.

Your donation ranks among our highest individual gifts this year and allows SIMS to buffer against

RBSS is a citizen journalist group reporting The SIMS Foundation provides access uncertainty caused by attempts to Syrian war news and human rights abuses by and financial support for mental health repeal the Affordable Care Act, Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and other and addiction recovery services to music which directly affects our clients,” forces occupying Raqqa. industry professionals and their families. Heather Alden, SIMS Foundation Managing Director 2017 GIFF Annual Report · 5 CHANGEMAKER AWARDS

Each year, the Festival honors humanitarians who ANDREW NIBLOCK have used their voice to create positive social Teacher, Community Changemaker change by presenting them with the prestigious Andrew Niblock is a leader in the educational community. Changemaker Award at the Festival’s annual He is the former Head of the Lower School and the Changemaker Gala. The 2017 Gala was held on current Director of Schoolwide Initiatives at Greenwich June 1st, and included a cocktail party at Betteridge Country Day School. He has inspired thousands of and an awards dinner at L’Escale during which students, instilling in them a love of learning that will Jenna Bush-Hager served as Master of Ceremonies. inform and influence the rest of their lives. Andrew was The event raised funds and awareness for ALS recently diagnosed with ALS and is continuing to inspire Finding A Cure, SIMS Foundation, ALSA and his students and the entire community with his courage. Every Mother Counts. GIFF was proud to present He has become a committed advocate for the fight Changemaker Awards to these deserving honorees: against ALS and has demonstrated strength and grace as he confronts this disease. GIFF is proud to honor Andrew PHOTO BY GCDS Niblock as our first-ever Community Changemaker for his inspiring impact on our local community.

RENÉE ZELLWEGER Actress & Humanitarian, Academy Award-winning actress Renée Zellweger was honored for her leadership and support of the search for effective treatments and a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Ms. Zellweger’s charitable gift to ALS Finding A Cure was in honor of her dear friend Nanci Ryder, veteran publicist and co-founder of BWR Public Relations who was diagnosed with the illness in 2014. She was also honored for her work with the SIMS Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to supporting artists suffering from depression and mental health illnesses.

CHRISTY TURLINGTON BURNS Founder, Every Mother Counts Humanitarian, maternal health advocate and model, Christy Turlington Burns, was honored for her work as Founder & CEO of Every Mother Counts, an organization working toward making pregnancy and childbirth safe for every mother, globally. The organization is dedicated to raising awareness about the global maternal health crisis and links mothers to providers of essential care, addressing these three barriers to maternal health: transportation, education, and supplies. ARTIST SUPPORT

GIFF strives to provide much-needed support to talented artists. From offering networking opportunities with a robust financial community, to awarding $100,000 to date in cash prizes, there are many ways that filmmakers benefit from being a part of the Festival. In addition to supporting the international film community, GIFF prides itself on celebrating local talent. In 2017, GIFF launched the Connecticut Best Short Film program in partnership with the Connecticut Office of Film, Television and 2017 Digital Media. This film series celebrating the talent and beauty of the state of Connecticut Award- sold out and included a cash award. Winning Thank you so much for hosting us at Films: GIFF! Anna and I both appreciate all you did to make our screenings and reception a success. Congratulations on Best Social Impact Film, $10,000 – City of Ghosts putting on a wonderful festival, and I hope Best Narrative Feature, $5,000 – The Strange Ones we screen with you again in the future,” Best Documentary Feature, $5,000 – Bending the Arc Sophia Kruz, Filmmaker, Little Stones Best Narrative Short, $2,000 – Under Pressure Best Documentary Short, $2,000 – The Rabbit Hunt I have a job in a couple of months because I Connecticut Best Short Film, $1,000 – Blind Sushi participated in the Greenwich International Film Festival,” Nadia Alexander, Actress 2017 GIFF Annual Report · 7 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS - GLOBAL REACH

GIFF showcased United States Ireland, United Kingdom 54 films from 17 countries, Mexico Croatia, Greece many of which Israel had a social impact focus.

Algeria Cuba

Denmark, France, South Africa Norway, Poland, Sweden Austria, Germany

8 · 2017 GIFF Annual Report PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS - FILMS

GIFF’s film program had a social impact emphasis and raised awareness of a variety of issues facing the world today, prompting important conversations through film, Q&A and panel discussions. To enhance these conversations, GIFF worked with community partners which included YWCA, Adopt-A-Dog, WMC Health Network, JCC of Stamford, Focus on French Cinema, Audubon, Avon Theatre, and several others. From a town hall on sexual assault and global rape culture to a panel discussion on the state of global health care, GIFF’s program highlighted the following causes:

Health care Women’s rights Sexual assault Equality in the workplace Mental health Maternal health ALS Human trafficking Bullying Domestic violence Animal rights Poverty Conservation Disabilities Refugee crisis

It was a great festival in an idyllic setting. My first time to Greenwich, but definitely not my last. We so appreciate you weaving in the ALS story line into the festival. With the great inspiration of Andrew Niblock - we were so excited to be represented. Please let us know if there’s anything we can do in the future.” Shannon Shryne, Producer, Augie

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The big screen is so important for a film like this, because it provides a communal experience that you can’t Opening Night replace and makes viewers care even more about the film and its story. Opening night achieved a new height That’s the kind of impact you want. of success, attracting 1200 attendees. We really can get quality health care to needy people in the most difficult of GIFF premiered the powerful and settings.” Cori Stern, Co-Producer, moving documentary feature, Bending Bending the Arc the Arc, which chronicles the team of doctors and activists whose work, thirty years ago, to save lives in a rural Haitian village grew into a global battle in the halls of power for health equity for all. The film was followed by a Q&A on the state of global health care My daughter and I came to the and was moderated by Global Health screening of Bending the Arc, Corps Founder, Barbara Pierce Bush. Panelists included Ophelia Dahl and and it was honestly life-changing. Joia Mukherjee of Partners in Health, Thank you,” Anne Moller, Dr. Rifat Latifi of WMC Health Network, Greenwich resident. and Writer/Producer, Cori Stern.

The evening concluded with a star- studded Opening Night Party that featured an awards presentation by Head of the Social Impact Jury, actress, Sophia Bush, and a special concert by music phenomenon, Flo Rida.

10 · 2017 GIFF Annual Report PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS – PANELS

GIFF panels entertained and educated audience members, while providing thoughtful insights into a variety of relevant topics. Some of these explored the writer’s process in creating television and film, investment opportunities in female-focused films, and the future of sports entertainment.

Live From Connecticut: The Film Review: An Inside Look at the A Discussion with Saturday Night Live Writers Formidable Responsibility of a Film Critic Presented by First Republic and Writer’s Guild of America East Presented by Greenwich Arts Council

Women Driving ROI In the Film Marketplace Producing Sports Panel Presented by JP Morgan Presented by ESPN

2017 GIFF Annual Report · 11 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS - PARTICIPANTS

Eric Heimbold Matthew Heineman Jurors Panelists Filmmakers, Erik Ivar Sæther Matthew K. Firpo Erik Nelson Max Azulay SOCIAL IMPACT Alex Roy Producers & Frankie Fenton Maximilien Van Ann Bresnan – Philanthropist Alison Willmore Moderators Gabriela Aertryck Sophia Bush – Actress, Alyssa Ruderman Cowperthwaite Maxwell Surprenant Hamid Saidji Meghan Doherty Philanthropist, & Activist Autumn Eakin Albert Birney Izabela O’Brien Michael Cuomo Breven Warren – Producer Bill Warner Alex Morsanutto Amman Abbasi Jack Turner Nadia Alexander Bryan Tucker DOCUMENTARY FEATURES Andrew Karpen James Keach Nevio Marasovic Carlo Velayo Jason Headley Nick Quested Nicholas Doob – Anna Taylor Jason Neulander Nicolai Berg Hansson Cinematographer Chris Nashawaty Antonio Santini Jay Peterson Ophelia Dahl Nina Rosenblum – Director Chris Russo Ashley Bekton Jennifer Jane Patrick Bresnan Kirk Simon – Director Connor Schell Austin Peters Axel Danielson Jessica M. Thompson Paul Meschùh Daniel H. Forer Joia Mukherjee Pedro Kos NARRATIVE FEATURES Barbara Pierce Bush David Levien Brett Haley Jonathan Mason Peter Bratt Colleen Kelsey – Film Critic Hannah Storm Carlo Velayo Joschka Laukeninks Phil Primason Kristen Yoonsoo Kim – Jack Cowell Charlie Lyne Joshua Z Weinstein Phillip Baribeau Kenneth Gug Pipus Larsen Film Critic Jessica M. Thompson Christina Clusiau Sayra Player – Actress and Kentucker Audley Quinn Shephard Stephanie Beatriz Christopher Radcliff Filmmaker Clancy McCarty Kief Davidson Sam Ketay Joe Meyer Cori Stern Lara Stolman Sarah Lew CONNECTICUT SHORTS Judy Stropus Dan Sickles Laura Terruso Scott J. Ross Lauren Wolkstein Sebastian Junger Louisa Greene – Leslie Coplin Daniel H. Forer Liz Eddy Dav Pilkey Laurie Shephard Shaul Schwarz The Avon Theatre, Director of Leah Warshawski Sophia Kruz Development and Marketing Lorne Manly David Soren Dennis Aig Leandro Goddinho Stephanie Beatriz Ed Ruggiero – CT Office of Film, Marshall Fine Doug Ellin Leslie Coplin Teri Weinberg TV, and Digital Media Michael Cuomo Lilli Schwabe Todd Soliday Ellen Woolf – CT Office of Film, Dr. Rifat Latifi Mike Spinelli Lynne Nieto Tom Scott TV, and Digital Media Eduardo Garcia Nill Broderick Eleanore Pienta Margaret Stapor Costa Valérie Leroy Margherita Arco Xavier Dolan Pamela Yates Elijah Bynum DOCUMENTARY SHORTS Mark Lindsay Zofia Kowalewska Peg Cafferty Eliza Hittman Nannette Burstein – Director Elvira Lind Marlow Stern Rachel Boynton – Director Richard Lawson Eric Carlson Matt Porter Matthew O’Neill – Director Ruth Ann Harnisch Ryen Russillo NARRATIVE SHORTS Susan Cartsonis Claire Tisne Haft – BAFTA Suzanne Farwell Michael Mailer – Director Tim Herlihy Melissa Shahbazian – Producer William Jeanes

12 · 2017 GIFF Annual Report IMPRESSIONS

The 2017 Festival generated tremendous media coverage resulting in a record 2.5 billion media impressions. The Town of Greenwich, our talented filmmakers, films, and charity partners received positive coverage as a result of our P.R. campaign. We were proud to partner with a variety of supportive media partners including The Hollywood Reporter, WABC-TV, Greenwich Magazine, Hearst, Fairfield County Look and Greenwich Sentinel. Additional stories about GIFF were featured in the following outlets:

90,206 FOLLOWERS ON SOCIAL MEDIA @GREENWICHFILM Instagram: 32,861 Twitter: 44,070 Facebook: 13,275 AUDIENCE OVERVIEW

GIFF attracts an audience of 10,000 celebrities, filmmakers, influencers, journalists, and art enthusiasts from Connecticut, New York, and AVERAGE AGE ATTENDENCE INCOME LEVEL beyond. Our audience is 5% 18-24 yrs highly educated, affluent, 8,500 attended 29% have a 10% 25-34 yrs philanthropic, loyal, and has 19% 35-44 yrs the 2017 festival, household income many interests. 25% 45-54 yrs with 10,000 over $300,000 21% 55-64 yrs attending events 73% have a 20% 65+ yrs 99% of GIFF throughout the year household income attendees say over $100,000 RESIDENCE they hope to EDUCATION attend GIFF in the 52% Greenwich Residents 24% Connecticut (outside of Greenwich) 96% have a future and would 6% Westchester County college degree recommend it to 6% New York City have a 12% Outside New York/Connecticut 46% a friend. graduate degree

14 · 2017 GIFF Annual Report COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

It takes the tremendous effort of many volunteers, staff members and interns to host a world class film festival. More than 130 people volunteer for the Festival in roles that include ticketing, marketing, and event production. GIFF partners with 20 high schools and colleges to offer exciting internships in marketing, social media, programming, development, and event planning. What a fabulous opportunity I had volunteering for GIFF’s world- class film festival! It was beyond my expectations on so many levels. From the amazing films, discussions, celebrations, to the philanthropies we supported; It was a true pleasure giving back to our great community. Seeing this level of professionalism united on behalf of those in need, truly showed how collectively we can all be change-makers.” Peggy Jorgensen FINANCIAL

OVERVIEW Program Expenses

Festival Development & Program $739,068 63% GIFF is committed to effectively managing its finances, growing Other Expenses revenue streams and building cash reserves Office & Administrative $147,856 13% for future program development. For the Marketing, Communication & Tech $92,719 8% fiscal year ending July 31, 2017, GIFF had a total Charitable Donation $186,150 16% revenue of $1,276,961 with total expenses of $1,165,793, resulting in a $1,165,793 100% budget surplus of $111,168. GIFF received $236,506 of in-kind donations, Earned Revenue which included media sponsorships, Ticket & Pass Sales $666,962 52% food and beverages, transportation, editing Submission Fees $4,878 1% services, photography, decorations, and more. Contributed Revenue

Sponsorship $435,457 34%

Grants & Donations $169,663 13% This is an unaudited financial report. For a copy of GIFF’s audited financial statements, $1,276,961 100% please contact Ginger Stickel The financial information presented does not include in-kind donations. or Maryann Ghirardelli at Any budget surplus is used to fund future public programs. [email protected] or 203-717-1800. 16 · 2017 GIFF Annual Report ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Greenwich International Film Festival has worked with a number Scott & Icy Frantz Cindy Palmeri of philanthropists, Sustainers Cinephile Bobby Friedman, Bungalow Greenwich Emma and Mark Pennington foundations, corporations, Multi-year donation of Supporters Media + Entertainment Supporters Toby Peters and others that believe in $25,000 Michael and Kristina Gabelli Sarah and Jeff Pribyl ($10,000 - $24,999) John Hamm and Joanna Rees ($1,000 - $2,499) Jordan and Noah Rhodes the power of film and its Crain Family Foundation Charitable Fund Mary Jo Riddle importance in impacting The Fareri Family Geoffrey and Melissa Patrice Anibal Bradshaw-Mack Darrell and Robin Harvey Donna Amaro James and Abby Ritman positive social change. Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Royce Carney and Melissa Hawks Charles Rose Ras & Kristyna Sipko Ann Bresnan Karena Bailey We are proud to highlight Matt and Marisa Brown Tori Dauphinot & Ken Hubbard Boulan Family Alisa and Peter Savitz Stapleton Charitable Trust Sara Iorio Shannon Sawyer the many individuals and Tex and Co. T.J. and Courtenay Carella Matt and Holly Cassin Kate and Jim Clark Jon and Arielle Jachman Leason Cercy Ted & Colby Shergalis organizations that have Gillian Hearst Simonds & Brooke and Peter Jepsen Hilary Cohen Shannon Shryne helped GIFF to achieve M.E. Kjaernested DeAnne and Kevin Sneddon Founding Christian Simonds Alexandra Codraro its mission. Jim and Jenny Matthews Steph and Jody LaNasa Lauren Cranston Ashley Stewart Members Donald and Muffy Miller Susan Lehman Vicki Craver Alex Toub Newman’s Own Foundation Cricket Lockhart Ilona Eken Kelly Vintiadis ($25,000) Clay and Eva Pecorin Kerrith Jacqueline and Elizabeth Field Carrie Wallach Rick Blatstein Michael and Krystal Sachs Gavin John Mackay Melissa Fleming Larry and Liz Weissman Bradshaw-Mack Foundation Whitney and Dave Schwartz John and Jennifer Weis Monsky Friedman Family Foundation Joshua West Barry and Barbara Carroll Jenna and Walker Stapleton Linda Zwack Munger Melinda Ganeles Dee Winokur Crain Family Foundation Victoria Triplett Louis Presutti Heather and Andrew Georges Michele Wolfram Colleen and Kipp deVeer John and Jennifer Roach Pam and Bob Goergan Kevin Drayer Sue Moretti Rogers Ann Marie LaFerrara-Goldberg The Fareri Family Jill Schecter Claire Haft Pamela and David B. Ford Premier Tom Scott Donna and Glenn Hascher Jim and Jenny Matthews Paul and Jane Shang Mr. and Mrs. James S.Higgins Donald and Muffy Miller Supporters Megan Shattuck George and Elizabeth Hopley Carrie and Chris Shumway Wendy and Diego Reyes ($2,500 - $9,999) Samantha Knapp Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Royce Riann Smith Lynne Stauffer Kramer Ras and Kristyna Sipko Armstrong Angel Foundation Nikol and Jeff Thompson Liz Lazarus Stapleton Charitable Trust Katherine Beevers Tom and Robyn Wasserman David Levien Eleanor and John Sullivan Michael Bodson Carolyn and Stephen Westerberg Howard Levy Tex and Co. Brooke and Lou Bremer Mr. and Mrs. Robert Willoughby Kamie Lightburn Victoria and Mike Triplett Jim and Ginge Cabrera Ali and Brian Wolfe Sally and Alexander Lynch CLEver Photos Cecilia and Ira Wolfson Tia Mahaffy Susan Smith Ellis Kate Maloney Catherine and Michael Farello Laura Manuel Timothy Fazio Camila McGraw Nancy Fazzinga Audry McNiff Mckay and Stuart Feldman Polly McTaggart The Ford Family Foundation Thomas and Sarah Neff

2017 GIFF Annual Report · 17 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Greenwich has always been a quietly Corporate In Kind Kristals Community confidant town, Little Pub Supporters Supporters LSC Communications Partners content to simply be a Lululemon Alfa Romeo Absolute Elyx M.A.C. AAA great place to live and AQR Capital Management Armarium Mason Sandwich Co. Abilis work. But it’s those Betteridge ASHA Minuteman Press of Greenwich Audubon Big Geyser Distributing B Good Moet & Chandon Avon Theatre qualities that really Bloomberg Philanthropies Barcelona Moffly Media Bow-Tie Cinemas make it the perfect Brightline Capital Management Bartaco New York Rangers Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Casamigos Tequila Barton and Gray Mariners Club Nordic Cryotherapy Diane’s Books Coca-Cola Becker Salon Orchard Mile Family Centers backdrop for the Conair Big Picture Pernod Ricard Focus on French Cinema Connecticut Office of Film festival and even home Big Geyser Distributors Perfect Provenance Greenwich Arts Council Television, Digital Media BSF Richards Greenwich Concours d’ Elegance for the arts, and there CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa Build by Janel Rise Brewing Company Greenwich Library Discovery Land Shoreline is no more American E&J Gallo Winery Byredo JCC Stamford Silo Ridge Evian Cartier Jewish Arts & Film wonder than the art SLT First Republic Bank Collagen Bar JHouse Soul Cycle of film which the HBO Core Car Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Hospital for Special Surgery Crain Communications Inc. Speed Printing and Graphics Metro North festival gives us.” HPM Partners CT Power Yoga Spiced Pear Restaurant New England Auto Museum JPMorgan Chase & Co. DeCiccco & Sons SouthEnd The Capitol Theatre Terry Betteridge, L Catterton Donut Crazy Stapleton Management Trust The Fearless Angel Project Betteridge, CEO Lifeway Foods Dr. Dennis Gross Stowe Mountain Lodge Writers Guild of America East NEBCO Insurance Services, LLC Fairfield County Look Sugarfina YWCA Nestle Waters Fly the Whale Super Goop OTG, Rick Blatstein Fortina The Balm People’s United Bank Gabriele’s The Camuto Group Peroni Getty Images The Chanler at Cliff Walk Ramblers Way GIFFT The Hollywood Reporter Residences by Cuisinart Go Figure Barre Studios The Nantucket Project SAKS Fifth Avenue Hassett Express Town of Greenwich Star Distributors Hearst Media Tradewind Stavros Niarchos Foundation High Ball Energy Drink True World Seafood Stone Point Capital LLC Hoodoo Brown BBQ Val’s Putnam Wines & Liquors Sweaty Betty Hott Blowdry & Beauty Lounge Vineyard Vines The Reef by Cuisinart WABC-TV Theory Hydrate MD/Hungover MD YETI True World Seafood Iconic Modern Jen Danzi *If your name has been U.S. Trust misprinted or omitted in error, Joseph Richards Florals UBER please accept our sincere Kim Nicholas MD WMC Health Network apology and let us know by calling (203) 717-1800.

18 · 2017 GIFF Annual Report Carrie Emery Founders Board of Directors Prescreeners / Victoria Ershova Triplett Carina Crain Ashley Beckton Cythia Ever Pre Selection Committee Ayla Farnos Colleen deVeer, Director of Programming Matt Brown Nicholas Angeles Nancy Fazzinga, Co-Chair Carina Crain Wendy Stapleton Reyes, Chairman of the Board Enrique Bandala Kristina Gabelli Alison Davis Laurie Bayless Shauna Graziano Staff Colleen deVeer Jon Biondo Claire Haft Julie Fareri Bart Cowperthwaite Ingrid Hang Ginger Stickel, Executive Director Jim Matthews Lexi Ench Melissa Hawks Maryann Ghirardelli, Office Manager Clay Pecorin Gabe Fazio Sara Herbert-Galloway Sam Kleiner, Programmer Wendy Stapleton Reyes Brandon Gurney Diana Higgins Elizabeth Hopley Bears Fonte, Programming Consultant Christian Simonds Haley Hancock Maher Jada Taylor McKenzie Jackson Sebastian Dostmann, Festival Producer Mark Teixeira Larry Weissman Alex Kowal Dana Wallach Jones Lindsey Hascher, Digital Media Manager Joseph Linington Heather Jervis Carolyn Westerberg Lauren Clayton, Graphic Designer Rachel Mangione M.E. Kjaernested Michael Hnath, Freelance Graphic Designer Finn Marino Samantha Knapp Executive Board Stephanie LaNasa Shamika Pandit, Sponsorship Fulfillment Coordinator Joe McCarthy Richard Brener Lizzy Nicholson April Larkin Matt Stellwagen, Website Developer Kate Lupo Jenna Bush-Hager Ryan Philippe Antoine Bancharel, Print Traffic Coordinator Michael Purcell Tia Mahaffy Jim Cabrera Greg Katz, Venue Manager Annie Rooney Anne Moller Kimberly Clarke Whitney Longworth, Venue Manager Samantha Ryan Eliza Niblock David Duchovny Hadley Palmer Alexis McCoy, Screen Manager Laurel Sager Doug Ellin Sharon Scott Marjorie Pastel Samantha Schecter, Screen Manager Susan Smith Ellis Paige Steadman Nina Howell Patterson Kiel Stango, Screen Manager Dennis Ever Tanner Tafelski Emma Pennington Zack Foster, Box Office Manager Bobby Friedman Jess Tatham Lindley Pless Faridah Gbadamosi, Volunteer Coordinator Craig Gering Anna Yulsman Sarah Pribyl Abby Ritman Rema Sayge, VIP Liaison Kathie Lee Gifford Jennifer Roach Jared Ian Goldman Alek Ustin, Talent Liaison Opening Night Party Krystal Sachs Lizzy Jones, Travel Coordinator Colin Hanks Annette Schuster Don Ienner Host Committee Megan Shattuck Michael Imperioli Gillian Hearst Simonds Interns David Levien Kat Beevers Sophie Bosch Susan Sleeper Mark Lindsay Alycia Hannoush Melissa Boulan Riann Smith Allison Devney Linda Munger Marisa Brown DeAnn Sneddon Victoria Gargiulo Clea Newman Lauren Bush Leigh Teixeira, Co-Chair Nikol Gruning Thompson Samantha Ryan Deborah Royce Barbara Pierce Bush Tom Scott Gretchen Bylow Alix Toub Alexandra Kowal Elizabeth Massey Vaughn Bill Shipsey Ginge Cabrera Kelly Vintiadis Adrienne Stern Courtenay Carella Lauren Cranston Carrie Wallack Darnell Strom Robyn Wasserman Emily Wachtel Ashley Dodgen-McCormick Aimee Early Candice Willoughby Ilona Eken Cecilia Wolfson

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