CIFF Staff & Board
Meet the Cleveland International Film Festival staff and board who work year-round to deliver inspiring programming and education, connect with the community, and shape the festival’s mission and future.
Executive Staff
Programming Staff

Ryan Colegrove
Features Programming Manager

Shannon Clark
Feature Films Programmer

Kelly Evans
Feature Films Programmer

Michael Fluellen
Feature Films Programmer

Samira Hassan
Feature Films Programmer

Amanda Kafcsak
Short Films Programmer

Oksana Moissis
Short Films Programmer

Kim Ann Pfau
Short Films Programmer
Join Our Team
Joining the Cleveland International Film Festival staff means being a part of a community dedicated to the transformative power of film. Seasonal and year-round roles include ticketing, guest services, programming, development, and administrative departments. Whether you're just starting your career or are a seasoned professional, you’ll play a vital role in providing an inclusive festival experience for patrons, filmmakers, and the greater Cleveland community.
Board
Joe Marinucci
PRESIDENT
Tom Cook
53 Group, Inc.
VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE
Jerry Frantz
VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGIC PLANNING
James Brace
GLASfunds
Mac Clough
Urban Community School
Debra S. Gold
Christine Hickey
Cuyahoga Community College
Peter Lawson Jones
Lynn Milliner
MetroHealth
Nadine Nana
Enidan Marketing
Tim Piazza
Lee Poseidon
Adity Sharma
Grit Ventures
Cigdem Slankard
Cleveland State University
Bill Garvey
Greater Cleveland Film Commission
Ex Officio






