Raindance Film Festival Executive Director David Martinez Steps Down After Decade
Longtime leader departs the London-based festival following 14 years in various roles including five years as executive director.
Shortfundly Desk · London ·
Raindance Film Festival executive director David Martinez has stepped down after more than a decade with the organization. Martinez joined Raindance in 2012 as festival producer and programmer for Latin American territories before being appointed executive director five years ago.
His departure marks the end of a significant tenure at one of the world's leading independent film festivals. Martinez oversaw the festival's growth and international reach during his leadership, particularly strengthening connections with filmmakers across Latin America and beyond.
The festival has not yet announced a successor or interim leadership structure. Raindance continues its year-round programming and annual festival operations while the organization determines its next executive director.
This brief draws on reporting from Variety.
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