ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The 2008 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 2008. 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, Executive Vice President, Film Finders
Chris Hyams, CEO, Bside
Henry Deas III, Director of Festivals & Markets, Variety
Matt Dentler, Festival Director, SXSW
Gabe Wardell, Executive Director, Atlanta Film Festival
Christian Gaines, Director of Festivals, AFI FEST Presented by Audi
Brit Withey, Artistic Director, Denver Film Society
Chris Gore, President, FilmThreat
Andrew Rodgers, Executive Director, River Run International Film Festival
Nancy Kennedy, Development Director, Seattle International Film Festival
Graham Leggat, Executive Director, San Francisco Film Society
Fred Kramer, General Manager, Without A Box
Darryl MacDonald, Executive Director, Palm Springs International Film Society
Barbara Morgan, Director & Co-Founder, Austin Film Festival
Robin Laatz, Director, San Diego Film Festival