The Maine Jewish Film Festival is pleased to announce the appointment of Carolyn Swartz as its new Executive Director. Carolyn will take lead of the Festival following the successful 5-year term of Dr. Barbara Merson, who has guided its growth through a major expansion in programming and a robust pivot to a virtual platform, which has resulted in greater outreach and access state-wide.
I’m honored that the board has placed its trust in me, and look forward to building on the Festival’s considerable strengths – deepening connections with our audience, the Maine arts community, and the international community of independent filmmakers committed to exploring topics that promote tolerance and human understanding, Carolyn Swartz
