Dan Hudson

Dan Hudson serves as the Executive Director of the National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) since May 2018, focusing on stabilizing and revitalizing the organization while centering the work on emerging filmmakers facing systemic oppression. With extensive experience in festival management, Dan has previously held roles as Festival Manager, Venue Manager, and worked in various capacities at other arts organizations, including Grand Illusion Cinema as Lead Programmer and marketing positions at Shunpike and ArtsWest. Educational background includes a Master of Fine Arts in Arts Leadership from Seattle University and a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication/Media Studies from Walla Walla University.