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
Martin Zell
President
George A. Nilson, Esq.
Vice President
Monda Raquel Webb
Vice President
Philip Morrison
Secretary
Ted Adams III
Sandy Cannon-Brown
James Currie
Harley Gates
Leslie Hamburger
Cedric Hill
Harold Jackson III
Liza Ledford
Bud Loscomb
Irene Magafan
Gayle Matthei
Rhonda Mendoza
Brendon Poole
Kimberly Skyrme
Staff
Cid Collins Walker
Festival Executive Director
Tim Smith
Development Coordinator
Gwen Fike
Administrative Assistant