Harry Eaddy
Executive Director DBFFi
Thirty year experience building businesses and organizations. Experienced festival leader with film industry knowledge. Culture Curator!
Leadership Team
Meet The Team
It takes a village to make the Denton Black Film Festival and Institute what it is. While every cherished member and volunteer is not listed, we all work hard to share the DBFF experience.
Linda Eaddy
Film Programming Director
My primary interest in this stage of life is in building community and sharing Black culture.
Natalie Nichelson
Director of Operations
Retired CPA, seasoned executive in accounting and finance. Board member of GDAC and North Texas chapter of Jack and Jill of America.
Michael Grayson
Institute Technical Director
Over 30 years in the Content Creation and Music Industry serving as Producer, Director, Songwriter, Cinematographer and more. Michael is also the Creative Director and owner of GraysonVisuals, LLC | Docu-Series “Take Back The Crown”
Lauren Cross
Art Director
Interdisciplinary artist/filmmaker, curator, and scholar whose work has been screened and exhibited across the country. Advocate for Diversity in the Arts
Neil Foote
Public Relations
Old school journalist, new school storyteller. CEO of Foote Communications. UNT Professor
Beatrice McBride
Director of Photography
CEO of BeMedia One, Beatrice delights in photographing the world’s cultures and developing innovative exhibits. Through her travels, she has established global creative partnerships-particularly in France and Brazil. She is a certified producer with DCTV, Washington D.C. and has worked on numerous T.D. Jakes Ministries broadcast / conference
Frances Punch
Director of Sponsors and VIPs
Community activist, chair of City of Denton Parks, active board member of Parker University Therapy Assistant program and active member with FWISD
Sarah Hodge
Film Programming Coordinator
Assistant Director or Experience Strategy at VMLY&R. I enjoy creating and realizing the connections that formulate wins for clients.
Meredith Buie
Special Program Director
Over ten years in event planning and helping cultivate community. Experienced in non-profits, animal rescue and the creative arts. Producer of fun!
Mary Boyce
Comedy Coordinator
Mary Flowers Boyce is a writer/comedian and former head writer for the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show. She has volunteered, written for, and co-hosted events at the Denton Black Film Festival for the past 7 years.
Brian Diggs
TEC Expo
Founder of Community Serve, Partner of Web Apps America, graduate of Southern University & University of Houston Clear Lake. Musician, fitness enthusiast, avid reader, husband, and father of 2 boys
Frederick “Nick” Nichelson
Music Director
Dallas area musician/producer with over 20 years experience. Have been leader of the jazz/soul group, Fingerprints, since 1986. Executive board member of American Federation of Musicians.
Alexis Bolden
Marketing Communications Director
Digital Strategist & Creative committed to sharing Love & Light, and bringing visions to life. Building & Enhancing brands through branding, web design, graphic design, and digital marketing at Bold-n Design Studio . HBCU Advocate
Priscilla Brooks
Administration/Logistics
Founder.of Born2bfree, Inc., retired Senior Paralegal, and current Emeritus Member of the Denton County Paralegal Association. She strongly supports performing arts, and emphasizes the never-too-late aspect of personal growth.
Verb Kulture
Spoken Word Director
Influencer, Poet, Writer, Producer, Speaker, Artist, Actor, Musician, and Dancer
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Interested in Lending a Hand?
Connect your organization, share your expertise, or volunteer with the Denton Black Film Festival Institute to play a part in bringing experiences to life in North Texas. Reach out to [email protected]