“Melanie comes to Tallgrass with a wealth of film festival experience, new ideas, and lots of energy,” said Adam Gunnels, board president. “We can’t wait to see what’s in store for Tallgrass with Melanie at the helm.”
Addington most recently served as Executive Director of the Oxford Film Festival in Oxford, MS.
She has worked in the film festival industry since 2006, first as a volunteer, and then eventually becoming the Oxford Film Festival Executive Director in August 2015. She has also been a reporter for the Oxford Eagle (community newspaper) and Pizza Magazine Quarterly (Global trade magazine). She is from Southern California originally but lived in the South for 20 years. She has family in Wichita and considers it a great new home. Along with her film festival experience, Melanie writes, directs and produces films. She is married and has one son.
"Ever since I visited Wichita for the festival in 2016, I have dreamt of coming back here,” said Addington. “I am incredibly excited and honored to join the great team at Tallgrass and look forward to getting to know the community. I am excited to continue to help grow the legacy of this incredible festival."
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09.04.2021 | Editor's blog
Cat. : PEOPLE