About The Festival
Founded in 2008, it is the mission of the Chesapeake Film Festival to entertain, empower, educate and inspire diverse audiences of all ages by presenting exceptional independent films and events. We offer outstanding filmmakers, experienced and emerging, a forum to showcase and discuss stories of compelling interest to our local and global community. Because of our location on the Chesapeake Bay and our diverse population, we prioritize films that focus on the environment and social justice issues. The Festival also strives to be an economic engine for the Eastern Shore by enticing visitors to experience exceptional films, world-famous seafood, art, and the beauty of our waterways.
THE CHESAPEAKE FILM
FESTIVAL BOARD AND STAFF
Irene A. Magafan
President
Monda Raquel Webb
Vice President
Harley Gates
Treasurer
Philip Morrison
Secretary
Ted Adams III
James Currie
Cedric Hill
Harold Jackson III
Bud Loscomb
Gayle Matthei
Amber Monet
Jane Selden
Kimberly Skyrme
Severn Smith
Candice Spielman
Martin Zell
Sandy Cannon-Brown, Emeritus
Liza Ledford, Emeritus
George A. Nilson, Emeritus
Staff
Cid Collins Walker
Executive Director
Evlyn Baker
Grants & Foundations Manager
Erin Kline
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Zane Jacquot
Programming Coordinator