Holden Payne

Holden Payne is a seasoned professional with a strong background in film festival production and operations.

He holds a Masters degree in Film Festival Production and Operations from the School of Hard Knocks, and has also studied Production and Staging, Film/Cinema/Video Studies at the same institution.

Holden has held key roles in various prestigious organizations, including being the Technical Director of Exhibition and Production at the renowned Sundance Institute.

Prior to his current role, he served as the Manager of Theatre and Technical Operations at the Palm Spring International Film Festival, where he demonstrated his expertise in managing diverse technical aspects of film festivals.

Holden's experience also includes being the General Manager of Operations as well as the Director of Operations at the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF), showcasing his leadership and operational skills in the festival industry.