ABOUT US
Art House New York (AHNY) is a regional alliance strengthening independent film exhibition in New York City through audience development, research, and strategic initiatives. By amplifying the city’s diverse and vibrant cinema landscape, AHNY works to ensure that New York remains the nation’s cinephile capital— and sets the tone for regional art house initiatives nationwide.
ABOUT
MISSION
To support and strengthen independent film in NYC through audience development, research, and strategic initiatives that advocate for longstanding institutions
VISION
A thriving independent film industry where film institutions can have access to resources and research that bolster and create more spaces for art, connection, and community
Drive Attendance: Audience Development initiatives that bring new and former audiences into seats.
Deliver Insight: Research to guide our decision making with an eye for the sectors unique impact
Strategic Initiatives: Build from shared pain-points and provide strategic solutions with a collaborative mindset
GOALS
AHNY Advisory Council
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Kazembe Balagun
Executive Director @
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Dori Begley
Co-CEO @
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Matthew Bolish
Deputy Director @
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Mark Boxer
Head of Distribution @
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Karen Cardarelli
Executive Director @
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Rachel Denny
CEO & Principal Consultant @
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Gary Faber
President @
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Rafael Espinal
Commissioner @
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Lesli Klainberg
Founder @
Art House NY
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Lela Meadow-Conner
Interim Executive Director @
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Dara Messinger
Director of Programming @
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Rajendra Roy
Chief Curator, Film @
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Shannon Treusch
Partner @
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Jesse Trussel
Director, Film Program and Strategy @
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Barbara Twist
Executive Director @
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John Vanco
Programming @
Marketing Advisory Council
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Adam Grant-Walker
Director of Communications @
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McKenzie Wilkes
Consultant @
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Jordan Raup
Associate Director of Marketing @
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Neal Block
Head Of Distribution and Marketing @
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Nick Kemp
SVP Distribution & Marketing @
Cinema Week
VOLUNTEER SPECIALISTS
Katie Skelly - Web Design
Jordan Raup - Data & Copy
Eastlyn Frankel - Copy & Social
FOUNDING PARTNERS
FOUNDING PARTNERS
Art House Convergence [AHC]: A national coalition of independent exhibitors that connects, amplifies, and advocates for its community.
Film Festival Alliance [FFA]: A collaborative community for mission-driven film festivals and the people who run them.
NYC Mayors Office of Media & Entertainment [MOME]: Commissioned to support and strengthen New York City's creative economy and make it accessible to all.