Steve MacQueen, former artistic director at the Flynn, has been appointed executive director of the Vermont International Film Festival, effective June 12. He will succeed Orly Yadin, who will assist with the transition and act as the festival's program director in October.
In his new role, MacQueen will be responsible for fundraising, curation, budgeting, working with the VTIFF Board of Directors, and generally continuing the upward trajectory of the festival.
“With his love and knowledge of film, deep connection to the Vermont community and administration of the arts, Steve was a commanding choice of the search committee,” said VTIFF board president Arnie Malina. “We are happy to welcome him to the helm of VTIFF.”
In addition to his 10-year stint at the Flynn, MacQueen previously served as director of multidisciplinary programs in North Carolina, Florida and Georgia. He recently concluded a year as executive artistic director for Vermont’s Circus Smirkus. He has served on the VTIFF Board of Directors since August 2022.
“I am absolutely thrilled by this opportunity,” MacQueen said. “Orly did such great things with VTIFF and set the bar really high, but I’m excited to roll up my sleeves, get to work with the board and staff, and move the festival forward.”
VTIFF currently presents the 10-day Vermont International Film Festival in October, the Global Roots Festival in February and the regionally focused Made Here Festival in April, as well as monthly screenings at the Main Street Landing Film House.