Meet The Team

Meet the diverse, dedicated team powering the March on Washington Film Festival. From filmmakers to activists, we’re united in bringing history to life through film and fostering understanding.

Leadership

Robert Raben

Founder

Joanne Irby

Executive Director

Isisara Bey

Artistic Director

Opal Hope Bennett

Emerging & Student FIlmmaker Competition Director

Staff Members

  • Strategic Parnerships: Imara Canady
  • Producer: Leigh Davis
  • Virtual Producer: Brandon Smith
  • Virtual Realty Salon Curator: Aja Q. Evans
  • GALA Consultants: Kimball Stroud Associates
  • Customer Solutions: Jen Lee Reeves
  • Chief Marketing Officer: Stefanie Cruz
  • Finance Director: Ibonee Perry
  • Operations Manager: Ralph Santora

Board of Trustees

The Festival is guided by a team of leaders across the entertainment, policy, and social justice arenas that ensures the success and execution of our vision. 

Stephanie Gold

Chair

Hogan Lovells

Victoria Bassetti

Vice Chair

Brennan Center for Justice

Craig Emanuel

Finance Chair

Paul Hastings

Vickee Jordan Adams

Finsbury Glover Hering

Joyce Brayboy

Goldman Sachs

A'Lelia Bundles

Author

Samara Fox

Attorney

Melissa Maxfield

Comcast

Joseph Olchefske

Educator & Entrepreneur

Denielle Pemberton-Heard

Diversified Search Group

Alicin Williamson

Yahoo

Alicin Williamson

Yahoo

Press releases

Reintroducing “March On” – A New Chapter in Our Story

Our world, as beautiful as it can be, still needs healing. While we all contribute, it often feels like it’s never enough. One vital step toward progress is truth—understanding where […]

2024 March On Film Festival

The selected films of the 2014 March on Washington Film Festival. Coming this summer to Atlanta, New York City, and Washington, D.C. https://vimeo.com/95881218

Mayor Kasim Reed Welcomes Film Festival to Atlanta

Mayor Kasim Reed Welcomes the March on Washington Film Festival to Atlanta https://vimeo.com/98476509

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