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WHO WE ARE
The Independent Film Alliance Chicago.
THE BIG NEWS
We’ve partnered with AbelCine to create THE HUB on the lot of Cinespace Film Studios.
WHATS NEXT
Join our community today.
Vision:
We believe in Chicago as a place where all media creatives can achieve their dreams.
Mission:
Independent Film Alliance Chicago is a non-profit organization that provides the community and resources needed to build a diverse and sustainable industry of independent content creators.
Values:
Agency, Civic Pride, Collaboration, Community, Creativity, Curiosity, Diversity, Empowerment, Equity, Inclusivity, Integrity, Quality, Sustainability, Wellness
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
We’d love to hear from you.
Visit our membership page for more information on how to join our community, and stop by our events page to check out our current programming.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MICHAEL SCOTT JR.
Board President
Director of Industry & Community Relations, Cinespace Studios
JOHN COOKE
Producer, Real Estate Professional
EOIN EGAN
COO & Co-Managing Partner, Cinespace Studios
MATT GAMBS
SVP Community Impact, Wintrust
KEITH GEE
CFO & Co-Managing Partner, Cinespace Studios
CHERYL HARRIS
SVP Procurement, Allstate Insurance
CHRIS JOHNSON
Founder, Johnsonese Brokerage LLC
LISA SWANSON
IT Strategist, Independent Film Enthusiast
CREATIVE CABINET
CHRISTINA SHAVER
Filmmaker
ELENA VALENTINE
1 Dope Soul, Skill Scout Films, Mezcla Media Collective
JOHN OTTERBACHER
Professor O
MORGAN ELISE JOHNSON
Co-Founder at The TRiiBE, Filmmaker
MORGAN HARRIS
President / Managing Partner, Acacia Consulting Group
NICOLE BERNARDI-REIS
Producer / Director
PATRICK WIMP
Writer / Director / Producer
STEPHANIE JETER
Filmmaker, Co-Founder Breaking Light Studio
TRAVIS LIFE
Entertainment Attorney
LUMINARY BOARD
