Gateway Film Center is a nonprofit cinema committed to supporting storytellers and amplifying the impact of their work in our community.
Mission Statement
We believe in the power of movies to strengthen, unite, challenge, and inspire our community. As a nonprofit cinema, we are committed to screening films from around the world within a sustainable business model. We curate an experience where the stories shown on our screens and the artists who create them are treated with respect and appreciation.
Board of Directors
Amanda Hoffsis
Board Chair, Campus Partners
Dace de la Foret
Nationwide Insurance
Jami Goldstein – Ex Officio
Greater Columbus Arts Council
Christopher Hamel – Ex Officio
Gateway Film Foundation
Sebastian Ibel
Ibel Agency
Larry H. James
Crabbe, Brown & James LLP
Keith Myers
The Ohio State University
Tom Rieland
WOSU Public Media
Gene Smith
The Ohio State University
Advisory Board of Directors
Jami Goldstein
Board Chair, Greater Columbus Arts Council
Dana Bromberg
PayDay PERX
Mike Brown
City of Columbus
Matthew Couch
The Ohio State University
John DeSando
WCBE
Gregg Dodd
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Maria Durant
ABC 6 | FOX 28
Cicely Enriquez
The Owens Group
Michael Farrell
Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Corey Favor
Orange Barrel Media
Heather Llewellyn
Equitas Health
Patrick Locy
Mindstream Interactive
Hope Madden
Columbus Underground
Mike Sorboro
Mikey’s Late Night Slice
J.C. Speiser
Beecher Hill
Senior Leadership
Christopher Hamel
President and Chief Executive Officer
Grace Cole
Vice President of Marketing & Communications
John Umland
Vice President of Business & Finance
Alex Davis
Director of Advancement
Neehar Phadke
Director of Operations
Naomi Porter
Director of Service & Experience
Serenity Strull
Director of Marketing & Communications
Isabella DiSabato
Senior Assistant to the President
Stan Manion
Manager of Content
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