ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The 2010 IFFS Advisory Committee brings together some of the most accomplished and experienced professionals from across the film festival industry. We are excited about the diversity and knowledge that each member will contribute in 2010. With their support and feedback we're bringing together visionary keynotes, panel discussions, in-depth work shops focusing on the most pressing and relevant topics facing the film festival industry today.

Henri Behar, Press Correspondent, Cannes Film Festival & Toronto Film Festival

Peter Belsito, Co-Founder, Film Finders

Henry Deas III, Director of Festivals & Markets, Variety

Laurie Kirby, Esq., Senior Executive, Ambassador Media Partners

Gabe Wardell, Executive Director, Atlanta Film Festival

Brit Withey, Artistic Director, Denver Film Society

Chris Gore, President, FilmThreat

Andrew Rodgers, Executive Director, RiverRun International Film Festival

Anne Thompson, Owner, Thompson On Hollywood

Nancy Kennedy, Development Director, Seattle International Film Festival

Graham Leggat, Executive Director, San Francisco Film Society

Bonnie Voland, International Marketing & Publicity, IM Global

Barbara Morgan, Director & Co-Founder, Austin Film Festival

Robin Laatz, Director, San Diego Film Festival

Brian Newman, Founder, sub-genre and Former CEO, Tribeca Film Institute