WHO WE ARE
Rahway International Film Festival, a Big Dreams and Silver Screens production, is a nonprofit festival run by a team of dedicated volunteers and is made possible exclusively through donations from individuals and local businesses. Our volunteers give countless hours of time to make Rahway International Film Festival possible. Most are film-lovers or filmmakers themselves and are passionate about sharing the world of film with others.
Interested in becoming a volunteer? Be a part of the team! We are looking for people with an interest in film, party planning, marketing and/or the entertainment industry. Send us an email at rahwayfilmfest@gmail.com and we can find a role for you! Check out our Volunteer page for available roles and descriptions.
As a women-led film festival in a primarily male-dominated industry, we are dedicated to showcasing an equal ratio of films by female and male filmmakers in a leading role (Director/Writer/Producer), in keeping with our mission statement of presenting films that promote equality, awareness, & open-mindedness.
GINA MARIE RODRIGUEZ
Founder & Festival Director
Gina Marie Rodriguez is the Founder and Executive Director of the Rahway International Film Festival. She hold a B.A in Theater Arts from Rutgers University with a background in acting, writing, and directing. She has produced a number of her own short films and has most recently been awarded the "Best Female Filmmaker" Award at the 2017 Cosmic Film Festival.
STACY IGNACIO
Assistant Festival Director
Stacy Ignacio is the Assistant Festival Director of the Rahway International Film Festival. She is primarily in charge of marketing, website design & management, and is a member of the programming committee. She is an alum of Rutgers University & currently works in the online marketing industry in NYC.
BRIAN BORJA
Graphic Designer
Brian Borja designs concepts and artwork for the Rahway International Film Festival. He currently works as a successful industrial and graphic designer.
JOSEPH BROWN
Administrative Assistant
BILL DRUMMER
Lead Technician
RIFF 2017 FILM PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
Lilly Boruszkowski
Melissa De Leon
Bill Drummer
Stacy Ignacio
Albert Koleba
Zack Mueller
Alexander Paulino
Gina Marie Rodriguez
Denise Rolong
Alexander Stross
PAST VOLUNTEERS
Special thanks to the team members who have volunteered their time and efforts to us through the years!
COLLEEN ANTONUCCI
Festival Manager (2013-2014, 2016)
KATHERINE FLEMING
Editor & Consultant (2013-2014)
MAHOGANY REYNOLDS
In-House Publicist (2015)
DENNIS COMELLA
Editor (2014-2015)
JAMES MAGUIRE
Editor, Assistant Technician (2013-2014)
RON MACCLOSKEY
Youth Festival Host (2016-2017)
RIFF 2016 VOLUNTEERS
Albert Koleba
Alex Stross
Allyson King
Andrea Caleiro
Andrew Palladino
Anna Nicasio
Anthony Dobeck
Bill Drummer
Brandon Murphy
Christopher Frees
Colleen Antonucci
Daija Robinson
Dale Clarke of PeaceMaker Photography & Graphic Design
David Schoner
Elizabeth Brown
Eugene Kim
Guiseppe Gelardi
Gyms Dunbar
Jai Simone
Janaiya Banks
Joseph Brown
JT Maguire
Julie Jacobs
Kenya Bullock
Kristian Comer
Lilly Boruszkowski
Lisa Vandever
Mack Williams
Mahogany Reynolds
Mark Singh
Mike Patten
Nora Mislan
Phil Lopes
Priscilla Kronus
Regina Simmons
Rick Sordelet
Robin Kampf
Ron Maccloskey
Sierra Pritcher
Tia Taylor
Tiffany Conyers
Will Fleming
Winnie Wade
Zack Mueller
& UCPAC Volunteers
ALEXANDRA BERGEN
Administrative Assistant & Festival Manager (2014)
FRANCESCA RIZZO
RIFF Q&A Moderator (2015)
TIM O'NEILL
Lead Technician (2013-2014)
CHRISTOPHER FROEHLICH
Editor (2015)
JOSEPH EULO
Editor (2014)
RIFF 2016 FILM PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
Albert Koleba
Andrea Caleiro
Christopher Frees
Colleen Antonucci
Gina Marie Rodriguez
Joseph Brown
Lilly Boruszkowski
Mark Singh
Phil Lopes
Stacy Ignacio
Zack Mueller
RIFF 2015 VOLUNTEERS
Albert Koleba
Alex Stross
Andrew Palladino
Angel Chang
Anna Nicasio
Asha Bryant of Asha Bryant Photo
Bill Drummer
Christopher Froehlich
Corinne Smerdzinski
Dale Clarke of PeaceMaker Photography & Graphic Design
Dennis Comella
Elizabeth Brown
Eugene Kim
Ivana Melara
JD Hartman
Jean Kuc
Joseph Brown
JT Maguire
Lilly Boruszkowski
Loren Cherensky
Madeline Motyczka
Mark Singh
Nidhi Kathuria
Patrick Savoia
Richard Seissel
Samantha Huryk
Sharon Cosby
Sophia Strawser
Steven DiGiacomo
Tia Taylor
Vicki Hathaway
& UCPAC Volunteers
RIFF 2014 VOLUNTEERS
Lilly Boruszkowski
Raymond Capiral
Loren Cherensky
Dennis Comella
JD Hartman
Eugene Kim
Jean Kuc
JT Maguire
Andrea Moore
Gustavo Pereyra of Red Amber Photography
Adriana Rivera
Joseph Rodriguez
Lori Roper
Mike Smanko
Tia Taylor
& UCPAC Volunteers
RIFF 2013 VOLUNTEERS
Adrian Dayrit
Albert Koleba
Anthony Guarracino
Colleen Antonucci
Corina Lombardi-Adamousky
Dennis Comella
Emma Leigh Waldron
Fran Whitney
Gino Mirasol of Photognic Studios
Katherine Fleming
JT Maguire
Lisa Hogya
Max Antonucci
Melodie Singh
Timothy O'Neill
& UCPAC Volunteers