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
Paul Sloop
Director of Programming
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
Barbee Thomas
Lead Feature Films Programmer
Weezie Thomey
Short Films Programming Manager
Amanda Kafcsak
Short Films Programmer
Oksana Moissis
Short Films Programmer
Kim Ann Pfau
Short Films Programmer
Jason Stone
Lead Short Films Programmer
Gina Washington
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
Todd Mesek
Cleveland Museum of Art
Vice President of Marketing
Erica Merritt
Equius Group, LLC
Vice President of Board Engagement
Brett C. Altier
Ice Miller
James Brace
GLASfunds
Carrie Clark
Tucker Ellis
Mac Clough
Urban Community School
Coleen Fisher
Joe Foley
Beyond Risk
Debra S. Gold
Patrick Hackett
Greater Cleveland Partnership
Christine Hickey
Cuyahoga Community College
Dion Hudnall
Akron Public Schools
Peter Lawson Jones
Lynn Milliner
MetroHealth
Nadine Nana
Enidan Marketing
Eric Patrick
Travere Therapeutics
Tim Piazza
Adity Sharma
Grit Ventures
Cigdem Slankard
Cleveland State University
Bill Garvey
Greater Cleveland Film Commission
Ex Officio