Austin Film Society
Rakeda L. Ervin has a diverse work experience in the field of media production and education. Rakeda is currently serving as the Director of Community Education at the Austin Film Society. Prior to this, they held the role of Director of Media Production at The National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research, where they developed and produced marketing and academic development content. Rakeda also worked as a Story Producer at The SpringHill Company and as a Field Producer at ITV. Rakeda has a background in education as well, having taught audio and video production at Manor ISD and Liberal Arts & Science Academy. Rakeda has also worked as a Producer at Essence Communications Inc. and held positions at CNN, Megalomedia, and NBCUniversal, Inc. Overall, Rakeda's work experience showcases their expertise in media production, education, and community engagement.
Rakeda L. Ervin has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Mass Communications from Quinnipiac University. Rakeda also holds a Professional Certification in TV/Film Producing from UCLA. In addition, they obtained a Certificate from Erickson Coaching International.
Austin Film Society
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Founded in 1985 by filmmaker Richard Linklater, AFS creates life-changing opportunities for filmmakers, catalyzes Austin and Texas as a creative hub, and brings the community together around great film. AFS supports filmmakers towards career leaps, encouraging exceptional artistic projects with grants and support services. AFS operates Austin Studios, a 20-acre production facility, to attract and grow the creative media ecosystem. Austin Public, a space for our city’s diverse mediamakers to train and collaborate, provides many points of access to filmmaking and film careers. The AFS Cinema is an ambitiously programmed repertory and first-run arthouse with broad community engagement. By hosting premieres, local and international industry events, and the Texas Film Awards, AFS shines the national spotlight on Texas filmmakers while connecting Austin and Texas to the wider film community. AFS is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. To learn more about Austin Film Society visit: www.austinfilm.org and follow @AustinFilm on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.