Kristen B.

Kristen B. is an accomplished operations and festival management professional with extensive experience in the film industry. Current roles include Director of Operations and Deputy Studio Director at the Austin Film Society since January 2021. Previously, Kristen served as Chairperson of the Advisory Board at Fantastic Fest, where collaboration with festival and creative teams ensured the event's future success. Kristen held various positions at Fantastic Fest, including Executive Director, leading the largest genre film festival in the United States, and Festival Director at Mondo, where retail operations were successfully developed. Kristen's tenure at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema spanned multiple roles, including Senior Project Manager, Director of Large Events, Director of Programming, and General Manager, contributing to significant operational and creative growth within the organization.