Harrison Glaser’s passion for festival management began when he started his own music festival in college. His passion for film existed long before that. Harrison began working at Austin Film Festival as an intern in 2012 and rose quickly through the ranks, serving as Conference Assistant before taking on the role of Film Program Coordinator. In more recent years he has become the Director of AFF’s Film Competition, where he manages over five thousand film submissions each year. In his four years of programming for AFF, Harrison has helped champion hundreds of filmmakers and aided countless films in finding distribution and further success. Harrison has called Austin his home since birth and, like any real Austinite, will be happy to complain to you about how the city was better before you got here.

Originally from Dallas, Texas, Katy graduated from the University of North Texas with a M.A. in Art Education and a B.A. in Art History.

Before moving to Austin in 2015, Katy worked as the Manager of Programming at the UNT Art Galleries where she coordinated 90+ exhibitions per year in three student galleries and helped manage two professional, contemporary gallery spaces.  Most recently, Katy served as the Managing Director at Austin Film Festival, working alongside the entire AFF staff to help further the vision and mission of the organization through new projects and initiatives. As the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Development, Katy works closely with partners and sponsors to enhance the Festival experience for all attendees. When not in the office, Katy enjoys playing with her dog, drinking wine, and spending time with friends and family.