Executive Director

Film Festival Alliance (FFA) is seeking a visionary, collaborative, and strategic Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter of growth and impact. Scope and Summary The Executive Director serves as the strategic leader and public face of Film Festival Alliance (FFA), steering organizational direction through advocacy, field‑building, and partnerships. The ED is responsible for advancing FFA’s mission to serve film festivals and the people who run them by building a collaborative global community, advocating for a sustainable and inclusive independent exhibition ecosystem, and creating a powerful collective voice for the industry. This role requires a leader who can balance multiple demands: managing staff and operations, cultivating board and committee effectiveness, growing contributed revenue significantly, representing FFA in the field, and advancing advocacy work that brings resources and attention to film festivals. Bi‑annually, FFA and Arthouse Convergence (AHC) co‑manage and produce a conference aimed at the entire film exhibition sector, IND/EX. The ED will play a major role in planning and implementing these conferences. The ED oversees a small but capable team and works closely with the Board of Directors to ensure organizational sustainability and impact. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Alliance for Media Arts and Culture