Stefanie Malone - Executive Director
Stefanie Malone is an Emmy®, ADDY® and Telly award-winning producer and director with a history in broadcast television, digital media, documentaries and branded content. Coming from an engagement and impact background, Stefanie currently spends her time creating and managing national impact campaigns - currently on national PBS programs for Ken Burns and Henry Louis Gates Jr. In her free time, Stefanie devotes her time to nonfiction storytelling. Stefanie was also Executive Director of NFFTY from 2013-17, one of the highlights of her career. NFFTY continues to inspire her and she’s thrilled to support this organization.
Ryan Saunders - Managing Director
A graduate of DePaul University’s School of Cinematic Arts, Ryan has been involved with the Chicago International Film Festival since 2014 as an archivist, technical manager, programmer, and ultimately as the CineYouth Festival Director. He’s excited to continue NFFTY’s mission of encouraging young filmmakers to share their art with the world. When he’s not programming films for festivals or his podcast, you can catch Ryan trekking through the mountains of the PNW or sitting with his cat reading a book.
Amy Williams - Festival Director
Amy Williams is an editor, producer, and film programmer based in Seattle, WA. This is Amy’s sixth festival with NFFTY, and she’s excited to help curate and produce another compelling and impactful program. A lover of creating and consuming media, Amy is most fulfilled by helping others bring their artistic visions to fruition.