For Giving and Press and Organization Inquiries:
Wendell Riley
Executive Director
wendellr@robinsonfilmcenter.org
(318) 459-4111
Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Wendell Riley has a BSc in Marketing from Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD, and an MBA from Radford University in Radford, VA. Before becoming the Executive Director of RFC, Wendell worked in the animation and film industries here in Shreveport, Louisiana, serving as a Production Manager/Producer on projects for brands such as Disney, Gatorade, Chipotle, Radio Flyer and Unilever. His career journey includes working on animated shorts, branded-entertainment campaigns, mobile and console games, VR experiences, live action films, documentaries and a pilot for Amazon Studios. Riley was most recently the Director of Media and External Relations at Louisiana State University Shreveport.
Favorite Movie: The Exorcist (1973) dir. William Friedkin
Favorite Book: On Writing by Stephen King
Favorite Meal: Pizza
For Operational Inquiries:
Mike Woodfork
Director of Operations
mtwoodfork@robinsonfilmcenter.org
(318) 459-4120
Michael Woodfork joined the Robinson Film Center in 2007 as Director of Technical Operations to help with oversight of construction and installation of systems by contractors and vendors. In 2009, Woodfork was promoted to Director of Operations to provide day-to-day operational management of the facility and systems. He has a strong background in systems management and integration; He gained experience in media and technology systems management while working for the Aerospace Corporation in Southern California and U.S. Navy’s Space and Warfare Center (SPAWAR) in New Orleans, Louisiana. He holds degrees from Los Angeles City College and California State University, Long Beach. Woodfork enjoys restoring and refurbishing classic cars and collecting Haitian and Cuban Art. He lives in Shreveport with his wife and two kids.
Favorite Film: Pixote: A Lei do Mais Fraco (1981) dir. Hector Babenco
Favorite Book: The Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
Favorite Meal: Medianoche (Cuban midnight sandwich), black beans and fried green plantains
For Administrative, Membership, Ticketing and Volunteering Inquiries:
Alexis Salinas
Associate Director/Box Office Manager
alexiss@robinsonfilmcenter.org
(318) 459-4113
Alexis Salinas was born and raised in the Shreveport/Bossier City area and graduated from Louisiana Tech University with her BA in Communications. While earning her degree, she studied stage management, arts management, and events management with the Louisiana Tech Department of Theatre and the Louisiana Tech Concert Association. Prior to COVID-19, Alexis worked in Naples, Florida at Gulfshore Playhouse as both the Administrative Assistant and the Donor Relations Coordinator. She is thrilled to be returning to the non-profit arts industry and the opportunity to enrich the lives in her hometown!
Favorite Movie: Almost Famous (2000) dir. Cameron Crowe
Favorite Book: BASIC BLACK: The Essential Guide to Getting Ahead at Work (and in Life) by Cathie Black
Favorite Meal: Does cheesecake count as a meal?
For Catering, Events and Bistro Inquiries:
Brandon Manning
Director of Events & Bistro Manager
brandonm@robinsonfilmcenter.org
(318) 459-4117
Brandon Manning was born and raised in Minden, LA but moved to Shreveport in 2015 where he found his love for the hospitality industry. Brandon has worked in boutique hotels, local restaurants, and bars creating diverse events and bar programs for exclusive clientele. Brandon launched his own cocktail and event production company, Brandezvous Productions, in 2021. Brandon believes in bringing people together through art, music, food, and cocktails! Brandon is excited to bring his expertise to RFC.
Favorite Movie: Soul Food (1997) dir. George Tillman Jr.
Favorite Book: The Color Purple by Alice Walker
Favorite Food: Homemade Pasta
For Financial Inquiries:
Carly Kintzing
Controller
accounting@robinsonfilmcenter.org
(318) 459-4114
Carly joined the Robinson Film Center in June 2021 as the Controller. After growing up in Plano, Texas, Carly graduated from Centenary College of Louisiana with a degree in accounting. Carly previously worked in public accounting and the Oil and Gas industry. She is married with two children.
Favorite Movie: The Sound of Music (1965) dir. Robert Wise
Favorite Book: The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
Favorite Meal: Tacos
For Film & Education Programming Inquiries:
Rich Hansil
Director of Education
rhansil@robinsonfilmcenter.org
(318) 459-4112
Rich Hansil started volunteering at the Robinson Film Center shortly after moving to Shreveport from Los Angeles joining the staff in 2019. He shares the Director of Education and Programming position with his wife Rachael. Rich is active in the local arts scene, working as a Director, DP and other roles on Prize shorts and having directed “White Christmas” at the Shreveport Little Theater. He also works as a showrunner and consultant for TV networks like Magnolia, Netflix, A&E and feature films.
Favorite Movie: Rotates frequently, but Blade Runner (Ridley Scott) is always among the top 10
Favorite Book: Also rotates, but The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling is a constant
Favorite Meal: Sushi
Rachael Hansil
Director of Education
rhansil@robinsonfilmcenter.org
(318) 459-4112
Rachael Hansil was born and raised in Shreveport, went to college in East Texas, and started working in the film industry the week she moved home from college. Her career eventually led her to Los Angeles where she has worked as both a producer and a production manager. After moving home to Shreveport she has worked with the Louisiana Film Prize while still working freelance jobs on TV series and documentaries.
Favorite Movie: Midnight in Paris or O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Favorite Book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Favorite Meal: Cheese fondue
For Marketing and Graphics Inquiries:
Madison Kane
Marketing Coordinator
madisonk@robinsonfilmcenter.org
(318) 459-4121
Madison joined RFC in 2021 as the Marketing Coordinator. She was raised in Shreveport and received her BFA in Graphic Design from Louisiana Tech University in 2016. Before joining RFC, Madison did Graphic Design work for various businesses in the Shreveport/Bossier City area. Madison is passionate about the arts and enjoys spending her free time painting, attending music festivals and, of course, watching movies.
Favorite Movie: Alice in Wonderland (1951), or anything by Wes Anderson
Favorite Book: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
Favorite Meal: Macaroni & Cheese!
Board of Directors
Carolyn Murphy Thompson, President
Cameron Jones, Vice President/Treasurer
Carranza Pryor, Secretary
Anna Gleason, Past President
Jefferson Hendricks, Ex Officio
Ward Bryant, Member at Large
Will Blanchard
Patrick Cole
Drayden Dunn
Betty Henderson
Mitzie Kilpatrick
Trinicia Farris
Jaya McSharma
Emily Petzold
Joel Robinson
Rick Simpson
Kris Walpole
Dawn Ward
Leonard Washington
Anna Priestley
Hardy Foreman
Larry Clark
Briant Garcia
Sam Ortiz