About
This is the spirit of the festival: To introduce a new event in the community at one of the most treasured venues in the Charlotte metro region. It is a showcase of independent films of all genres, from a diverse field of filmmakers.
MFF Staff
- Michael Knox - artistic director
- Ben McNeely - operations director
- Leslie Ann Cannon - marketing & press director
- James Nix - creative director
Board of Directors
- Leslie Ann Cannon, Modern Film Fest
- Patrick Clarke, 96studios
- Jonathan Coleman, editor, Independent Tribune
- Terry Coomes, publisher, Independent Tribune
- John Cox, CEO, Cabarrus EDC
- Michael Knox, Modern Film Fest
- Ben McNeely, Modern Film Fest
- Steve Morris, general manager, The Gem Theatre
- James Nix, Modern Film Fest
- Beth Petty, director, Charlotte Regional Film Commission
- Mike Legg, city manager, City of Kannapolis
- Renee Goodnight, community outreach coordinator, City of Kannapolis