About Us
STAFF
Our staff is dedicated to delivering an entertaining festival experience that captivates our guests, sparks conversation, and leaves you wanting to attend again and again. Get to know us! We are happy to be part of this delightful experience.
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM SOCIETY
Felicia Alford, Accounting Manager
Judith Beltran, Office Coordinator
Anne Blalock, Philanthropy Relations Manager
Kameron Gregson, Film Awards & Brand Partnerships Coordinator
Jose Padilla, Accounting Assistant
Alexander Paz. Operations Manager
Liliana Rodriguez, Artistic Director
Angelina Quirante, Film Awards Seating Manager
Christina Sasse, Film Awards Director of Operations & Producer
Phil Segal, Programming Coordinator
Jennifer Van Camp, Programming & Education Manager
Scarlett Wilmsen, Corporate Sponsorship Manager
Rhea Woodson, Managing Director
FILMFEST 2026
Programming
Mimi Brody, Programmer
Daniel Crooke, Associate Programmer & Retreat Producer
Brian Hu, Programmer
Joel Hoglund, Publications Coordinator
Jesse Knight, Publications Editor
Stephanie Pineda, Programming Coordinator
Alissa Simon, Chief Programmer
Hebe Tabachnik, Senior Programmer
Operations
Cindy Chavez, Credentials Manager
Jim Gazan, Assistant Volunteer Manager
Mary Hanson, Volunteer Manager
Clayton Martin, Print Traffic Manager
Nayelli Ponce-Moreno, Operations Intern
Aaron Ridenour, Technical Director
Mackenzie Wardlow, Operations Assistant
Debbie Wright, Concierge Manager
Marketing and Publicity
Kylie Elliot, Scenario PR
Martin Foster, Creative Services
Austin Good, Scenario PR
Sammy Merabet, Design Associate
Steve Wilson, Scenario PR
SHORTFEST 2025
Programming
Daniel Crooke, Associate Programmer
Jesse Knight, Lead Programmer
Imane Lamine, Associate Programmer
Taylor Lomax, Associate Programmer
Céline Roustan, Lead Programmer
Victoria Sung, Programming Intern
Robert Torres, Programmer
Rachel Walker, Programmer
Celeste Wong, Programmer
Darcy Wytko, Associate Programmer
Nichole Young, Associate Programmer
Guest Relations
Elle Jarecki, Guest Relations Assistant
Casey Knight, Guest Relations Manager
Operations
Chris Brendenberg, Lead Projectionist
Mary Hanson, Volunteer Coordinator
Manuel Loudhni, Credentials Coordinator
Martin Foster, Creative Services
Chad Gneiting, Production Coordinator
Sam La Strapes, Projectionist
Miles Marsico, Projectionist
Rebecca Montalvo, Special Events Coordinator
Brian Morataya, Tech Manager
Zack Solomon, Venue Operations Manager
Marketing
Cindy Chavez, Marketing and Social Media Intern
Allie Dinielli, Marketing Assistant
Alana Maiello, Dreampop Entertainment
Maddie Reardon, Marketing and Social Media Intern
Cameron Scherer, Marketing and Social Media Intern
Forum
Ana Paula Souza Kraft, Forum Producer
Stephanie Pineda, Forum & Industry Coordinator
Publicity
Austin Good, Scenario PR
Steve Wilson, Scenario PR