Executive Board

Disney Legend Bill Farmer
Chairman of the Board
Voice of Goofy for 35+ years.

Ryan Golden
Co-Founder & Board Member
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Emily Skyle-Golden
Founder & Executive Director
The Cordillera Board of Directors, made up of community leaders and Hollywood professionals, is deeply committed to championing diverse voices and independent storytelling in film. They curate film screenings, panels, and events that honor the art of cinematic storytelling. Their mission is twofold: to spotlight the breathtaking region as a prime film destination and to offer local audiences an exceptional selection of award-winning films from around the world.
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Cordillera’s Chairman of the Board, Disney Legend Bill Farmer, renowned for voicing Goofy for over 37 years, has also lent his talents to iconic films like
Space Jam, Toy Story, Beauty and the Beast, and A Goofy Movie.
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Cordillera’s industry board members with local ties include former HGTV host Aaron Foster, talent agent and former model Justine Reyes, as well as Oscar-qualifying filmmakers and producers Ryan Golden and Emily Skyle-Golden. Leading the board is President Dr. Bret Blackhart, who oversees a dedicated team of tourism and event experts, advertising executives, legal professionals, business owners, and distinguished figures inthe arts and theatre community.
Corporate Board

Jamie Asmis

Bret Blackhart

Ted Kelly

Cheryl Lewis

Marcia Lu

Joanna O'Neal

Dennis Weisgerber
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Emily Skyle-Golden
Board of Directors

Bret Blackhart
President

Jamie Asmis
Vice President

Ryan Golden
Co-Founder

Derek Asmis
Secretary

Ashley Van Brocklin
Festival Coordinator

Cheryl Lewis
Dir. of Development

Jackie Shelton
Dir. of Marketing

Lynn Blackhart
Dir. of Volunteers

Rosemarie Holt
Dir. Film NV Day

Marcia Lu
Dir. Special Events

Heather Atherton
Publicist

Justine Reyes
Owner, Tru Talent

Aaron Foster
Marketing

Brenda Scolari
Director
NV Dept. of Tourism and Cultural Affairs

Frank Stadler
Special Events

Kris Swanson
Technical Advisor
Marketing

Ruta Swanson
Official Photographer

Danette Tull
Deputy Director
NV FIlm Office
Advisory Board

Marisusan Trout
Marketing Team

Jake Hart
Dir. of Diversity & Inclusion

Robin Holabird
Former NV Film Comm
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Courtney Meredith
Public Relations

Lydia Beck
Visit Carson City
Future Filmmakers Outreach

Hardeep Dhindsa
Development Team
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Nan Dammeier
Screening Team
Programming Team

Paul Sloop
Director of Programming

Ashley Van Brocklin
Associate Programmer