Love Your Shorts — Organizers Preview

The crew behind the curtain

Built by a
festival family.

Programmers, producers, communicators, technicians, and volunteers turn a stack of remarkable films into one unforgettable weekend.

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Current organizers

Every role matters.

Love Your Shorts is a nonprofit, volunteer-powered festival. To reach any organizer, email [email protected].
President / Treasurer

Debra Lawless

Vice President / Festival Coordinator

Christina Hollerbach

Marketing Director / Social Media

James West

Secretary / Grants / Filmmaker Liaison

Laura VonMutius

Communications

Gene Kruckemyer

Sponsorships / Hospitality Coordinator

Nancy Kruckemyer

Screening & Programming Director

Brian Casey

Technical Director

Chris Wise

Education Day

Sally Green

Website

James West · Marc Messer · Chris Barber

Volunteers

Amy Elizabeth Bartel

The first frame

Founded in Sanford. Still made in Sanford.

Festival founders · 2010
Gene Kruckemyer
Nancy Kruckemyer
Frank Loose
Nelson Beverly
Christina Grace Beverly

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