Who We Are
At Hobnobben, we encourage people to “see and be seen.”
Hobnobben Film Festival is an annual Film Festival presented by Fort Wayne Cinema Center. Our festival connects filmmakers, film lovers, and the film-curious by illuminating the kaleidoscope of human experience through storytelling that projects ideas, conversations, and relationships beyond the cinema walls.
By showcasing diverse stories and voices that have been typically excluded, we’re able to curate a one-of-a-kind festival that invites participants to see themselves represented on screen — and be seen by others. We shine a light on historically marginalized stories and creators in film: LGBTQIA+, Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, international voices, seniors, non-White/Western, body positive stories, and the quirky/campy.
What We Value
At Hobnobben Film Festival, we are more than just a few days of showcasing films. We are a celebration of diverse storytelling, an incubator of meaningful conversations, and a catalyst for new relationships. Our mission revolves around key values that define our identity and set us apart:
Social Impact
Education
Thoughtful Curation
Authenticity & Authentic Representation
Community Engagement
Inclusive, Empathetic, & Accessible Experiences
Collaboration
Our Team
Our Hobnobben Film Festival Team donates their time and expertise to curate and promote this grassroots film festival with intention each year. The volunteers behind Hobnobben support the growing arts community in filmmaker-friendly Fort Wayne, IN.
Leadership
With less than 30% of film festivals run by women, we are proud to be 100% female led. Our leadership guides festival programming curation, marketing, fundraising, and more.
Alix Watson
Festival Chair
Amanda Hille
Festival Chair
Christi Hille
Festival Chair
Fundraising
Hobnobben Film Festival is a fundraising event of Cinema Center. Fundraising aids leadership in ensuring our festival supports Cinema Center.
Kingsley Davis-Uzoechi
Fundraising Manager
Derek Devine
Fundraising Manager
Programming
Leadership + Programming chairs curate all of our festival screenings, watch each film selected in the festival, and manage our film screeners.
Christer Watson
Programming Lead
Community Engagement
From fostering relationships with filmmakers to curating meaningful panel discussions, we engage our community.
Victoria Britton
Filmmaker Hospitality
Dr. Sarah LeBlanc
Community Engagement Coordinator
Marketing
We pride ourselves on incredible visual design, inclusive and clear language, and building awareness about the festival.
Nancy Roque
Social Media Director
Nick Ferran
Artistic Director
Claire Brown
Graphic Designer
Kathy Bock
Copy Editor/Marketing Consultant
Nikki Louma
Web Tech Assistant
Rody Prieto
Social Media Coordinator
Cinema Center
The Cinema Center team is the backbone behind the in-person festival, making sure everything runs smoothly and our guests are taken care of.
Art Herbig
Cinema Center Executive Director
Cambry Hicks
Senior Curator
Evan West
Senior Curator
Kylie Bowers
Curator
Tyler Schoditsh
Curator
Quinn Farhenback
Curator
Contact Us
Address:
437 East Berry Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Email:
Info@hobnobben.org