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Meet the Team Behind HBFF

The Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF) is powered by a dynamic team of industry professionals, creatives, and visionaries dedicated to celebrating and elevating Black storytelling in film. Get to know the passionate individuals who bring this festival to life, shaping spaces for emerging and established talent to shine.

Executive Team

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Jacqueline Blaylock

Executive Director

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Monique Love

Assistant Director

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Brittany Love

Assistant Director

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Kelli S. Moore

Director of Operations & Registration 

Advisory Board

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Brett Dismuke

Advisory Board Member

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Bill Duke

Advisory Board Member

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Tammy Garnes

Advisory Board Member 

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Laurie B. Kirby, Esq. 

Advisory Board Member

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Kirkland Morris

Advisory Board Member

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Pamela Staton

HONORARY Advisory Board Member

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Michael Swanson

Advisory Board Member 

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Kenneth Nowling

Advisory Board Member 

Staff

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Nikita S. Adams

Manager of Infotainment Conference

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Jamilla Raybon

Manager, Kids Fest

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Faye Tillery

Director of Infotainment Conference

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Andrew Harris

Marketing Consultant

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Paris Ferribee

Manager - Entertainment Industry Marketplace & Job Fair

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Alexia Peebles

Director Storyteller Competition

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Destiny Ray

Manager - Entertainment Industry Marketplace & Job Fair

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LaShirl Smith

L PR Group

HBFF Publicist

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Montaigne "Mr. M" Massac

Director of New Media

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 Gerald G. Haynes

Director of Programming

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