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
Marissa Aguayo, Sr. Development Associate
Felicia Alford, Accounting & HR Manager
Judith Beltran, Office Coordinator
Jessica Eskelin, Programming Manager
Daniel Mansour, Marketing Manager
Jose Padilla, Accounting Assistant
Alexander Paz. Operations Manager
Liliana Rodriguez, Artistic Director
Susan C. Sack, Business Development & Sponsorship Manager
Christina Sasse, Film Awards Director of Operations & Producer
Angie Valdericeda, Membership Manager
Scarlett Wilmsen, Film Awards Seating & Operations Manager
Rhea Woodson, Managing Director
FILMFEST 2024
Programming
David Ansen, Lead Programmer
Mimi Brody, Programmer
Therese Hayes, Programmer
Brian Hu, Programmer
Jane Schoettle, Programmer & Filmmaker Retreat Producer
Alissa Simon, Lead Programmer
Hebe Tabachnik, Senior Programmer
Operations
Jody Cole, Theater Operations Manager
Jim Gazan, Assistant Volunteer Manager
Clayton Martin, Print Traffice Manager
Deborah Ray Scanlon, Volunteer Manager
Aaron Ridenour, Technical Director
Marketing and Publicity
Kylie Elliot, Scenario PR
Martin Foster, Creative Services
Austin Good, Scenario PR
Steve Wilson, Scenario PR