Festival Team

We're committed, collaborative and conscious.

If you're interested in joining our Festival Staff Team and feel you would rock any of these positions for our April 2024 Film Festival in Santa Barbara, send your qualifications to hr @ illuminatefilmfestival.com.

Open positions require previous commensurate experience and specific skill sets. See qualifications and benefits HERE.

Santa Barbara Volunteers, apply here.

  

   
2024 Executive Staff  
   

Teana David
Morgan Richmond
Kit Thomas

Executive Director
Administrative Director
Director of Programming & Industry Relations
   
2024 Festival Staff   (Contract Positions)
   

Jenny Hayden
Andrew Stoneham
Hilary Carr
Gail Silverman
Kosta Duncan
Ivan Hopkins
Erik Flint
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 Partnerships Manager
 Senior Programmer
 Senior Producer
 Sponsorship Consultant
 Sponsorship Consultant
 Sponsorship Consultant
 Design & Web
 Marketing Manager
 Virtual Events Producer & TD
 Logistics Manager
 Press/Public Relations
2024 Festival Volunteer Staff   (Standard stipend + other benefits) 
   

Mahil Senathirajah
OPEN
OPEN
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Community Relations & Outreach
Special Events Coordinator
Volunteer Coordinator
Hospitality Coordinator / Guest Services
HUB Coordinator
Sponsorship Activation
Editing & Copywriting
Online Moderator
Photographer
   
2024 Festival Volunteers   (volunteer benefits)  Apply here.
   

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Help Desk / Membership
Help Desk / Membership
Community Outreach (4)
Production Volunteers (4)
Theater & Party Volunteers (4)
Ticketing & Registration Volunteers (4)