Harlem International Film Festival 2010

Befitting the legacy of this internationally renowned neighborhood, the Hi experience integrates the best that Harlem has to offer - great restaurants, unique boutiques, world-class music venues, prestigious universities and cultural institutions, and a long history of excellence in the Arts.

Committed to exhibiting, and encouraging the production of innovative, thought-provoking and entertaining films, the Festival showcases features, documentaries, shorts, youth films and animated works from around the world. Other events include night life, panel discussions, the Brownstone Awards and the Renaissance Awards gala.

In addition to showcasing some of the finest films from around the world, the Festival also features the Harlem Spotlight, which highlights films produced or directed by Harlem residents, films shot in Harlem, or films about Harlem and its history. Also highlighted are films produced in New York or by New York-based filmmakers and each year one country or region of the world is spotlighted.

Board of Advisors
- Mira Nair, Oscar Nominated Director (Salaam Bombay, Monsoon Wedding, Vanity Fair)
- Susan Sarandon, Oscar-winning Actress (Dead Man Walking, Thelma & Louise)
- Keith David, Emmy Winning Actor (Crash, Mr.& Mrs. Smith, Barbershop)
- Eve Ensler,Obie Winning Playwright (The Vagina Monologues, The Good Body)
- Claire Aguilar, Director of Programming (Independent Television Service)
- Dream Hampton, acclaimed writer (Village Voice, VIBE, Source)
- Sam Pollard, Oscar nominated Editor (Bamboozled, Jungle Fever)
- Willie Walker, (Community Organizer and Leader)
- Calvin Baker, novelist (Dominion, Once Two Heroes, Naming the New World)
- Laura Wagner, Director of Film Locations at Sothebys International Realty

Staff
- Donnis Glover - Executive Director
- Nasri Zacharia - Program Director
- B. Lorenzo Roache - Publicity Director
- James Smith - Technical Director
- Maxwell Cargill - Programming Manager
- Michelle Gray - Web Designer

Associates
- Jarmar Banks
- Agueda Ramirez
- Denise Gillman
- Danielle Bailey
- Regge Allan Bruce
- Veleniss Inoa