Meet Our Staff!
Bringing writers, filmmakers, and the community together.
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Barbara Morgan - Executive Director
Most recently, Morgan produced the documentary feature, Portrait of Wally(2012), and the narrative feature Spring Eddy(2012).
She developed and produces the TV/Radio/Podcast series On Story, currently airing on PBS and PRI stations across the country.
In 2010, Morgan produced a reading of Bud Shrake’s play “A Friend of Carlos Monson” with director Jeff Nichols. In 2013 Morgan co-edited “On Story: Screenwriters and Their Craft”, which was published by UT Press.
Morgan serves on the Board of Directors for a number of organizations, including International Film Festival Summit and The Wittliff Collections at Texas State University.
Colin Hyer - Conference Director
Miller Mauldin - Project Manager
In her spare time, Miller enjoys hiking, going to concerts and music festivals, and binge watching TV shows.
Casey Baron - Senior Film Program Director
Casey has been a part of the Austin Film Festival family for three years running; starting off as an intern before climbing the ladder to become the festival’s Shorts Programmer for its 25th anniversary. He’s excited to jump into his new role as the Senior Film Program Director, and continuing the organizational and personal mission of championing storytellers. When he’s not racing to find interesting stories, Casey spends his spare time watching basketball and soccer, listening to music, and playing with his dog Niobe.
Alexandra Mitchell - Shorts Programmer
When Alex is not watching films and reading up on the industry, she is eating brunch and playing board games.
Rob Gonzalez - Film Competition Director
In his free time Rob enjoys being outside in the hills and on the water, drawing, watching action movies, and the art of fermentation and brewing.
Kaetie Turner - On Story, Executive Producer
Sage Kosiorek - Director of Script Competitions
Karla Lugo - Script Competitions Manager
Sally Seitz - Young Filmmakers Program Director
Kelly Lafargue - Marketing Director
Kelly graduated from McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Since moving here in 2016, she has continued to develop her passion for film along with a love of live comedy – specifically, improv, which she has started performing.
In her spare time, Kelly enjoys cooking, going to the movies, and watching reality television with her cat.
Kelly is looking forward to furthering the mission of AFF through marketing efforts.
Anna Zschiesche - Marketing Coordinator
Jon Michelson - Development Director
Roy Morgan - Canine Relations
He’s a big fan of head pats, belly scratches, and great filmic storytelling. Follow us on social media — especially instagram — to get more updates from this cool canine.
Roy Morgan
Director of Canine Relations
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