Shellie Schmals

Film Programming Manager

United States
Company Info

Company Name: Atlanta Jewish Film Society

Type: Film Festival

Company Description: As Film Programming Manager at the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival since 2014, Shellie plays an active role in selecting the nearly 600 films that are considered for each annual Festival – and for recruiting, training and managing the 200 volunteers who sit on the Film Evaluation Committee to evaluate them. She has 25 years of experience in the non-profit universe working in: public relations, development, leadership training, stage management, special events production; she has a Master’s in Business Administration and Masters in Higher Education Administration; proudly serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors of WIFTA (Women in Film and Television Atlanta), co-chairs the WIFTA Short Film Showcase, is active in GPP (Georgia Production Partnership), produces and hosts variety and art shows throughout Atlanta with Roxie Roz Burlesque collective.