Katherine Kowalczyk, Executive Director
Katherine has been curating and organizing film screenings for her community for more than 15 years. Her love for the arts runs deep and extends beyond film, as proven by the photography, installations, and paintings that she has created in the last 40 years.
Michael Illian, Director/Technical Director
Michael has been a lifetime lover of cinema. He has been a filmmaker/ cinematographer for over a decade, cultivating a deep understanding of media technology and presentation. As a technology specialist at Region 16 School District, Michael has supported and run classes on digital media production.
Mars Diebold, Operations Manager
Mars was transplanted from south Louisiana to attend Yale University. Upon staying in New Haven, they became involved with local film festivals to connect with the community. Despite pursuing the sciences, they have filled their life with music, art, and digital media since they could walk.
Iz DelOrfano, Social Media Manager
Iz, a comic artist and animator, has run social media for nonprofits for years. She is regularly involved in the cinema, art, and craft market world.
Tony Sudol (Founder)
Tony has been involved in film & video production, projection of various formats of film, film archiving, and been involved in numerous film festivals. He is an advocate for the art form called film.
