Learn more about Conch Shell Productions Board Members
Board Members: (Left to right) Magaly Colimon-Christopher, Jeff Bartos, Donna Rosetta Tracey Francis,
JR Roache, and David Yick-Koppel
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csiff26 Team
Magaly Colimon-Christopher CSiFF Founder/Fest Director
Magaly Colimon-Christopher CSiFF Founder/Fest Director
Magaly Colimon-Christopher CSiFF Founder/Fest Director
Magaly Colimon-Christopher is a Haitian-American actress, writer, director, and producer, and the Founder and Festival Director of the Conch Shell International Film Festival (CSIFF). Based in Queens, CSIFF is dedicated to elevating Caribbean and Caribbean-diaspora filmmakers and creating pathways from exhibition to opportunity. Magaly al
Magaly Colimon-Christopher is a Haitian-American actress, writer, director, and producer, and the Founder and Festival Director of the Conch Shell International Film Festival (CSIFF). Based in Queens, CSIFF is dedicated to elevating Caribbean and Caribbean-diaspora filmmakers and creating pathways from exhibition to opportunity. Magaly also serves as Producing Artistic Director of Conch Shell Productions, a nonprofit organization developing new works for stage and screen by Caribbean heritage artists. A graduate of the Yale School of Drama (MFA Acting), she leads with an artist-centered, community-driven approach, positioning CSIFF as a vital hub for emerging voices and global storytelling.
Harlan Penn Festival Archivist
Magaly Colimon-Christopher CSiFF Founder/Fest Director
Magaly Colimon-Christopher CSiFF Founder/Fest Director
Harlan D. Penn is an award-winning scenic designer, art director, and educator whose work spans theatre, film, television, and opera. A graduate of Florida A&M University and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, he has contributed to productions for Netflix, Hulu, ABC/Disney, NBC, CBS, Hallmark, and Turner Broadcasting. Hi
Harlan D. Penn is an award-winning scenic designer, art director, and educator whose work spans theatre, film, television, and opera. A graduate of Florida A&M University and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, he has contributed to productions for Netflix, Hulu, ABC/Disney, NBC, CBS, Hallmark, and Turner Broadcasting. His extensive theatre credits include Dreamgirls, Seven Guitars, Jitney, and Gem of the Ocean. Penn currently serves as Assistant Professor of Scenic Design at York College and Festival Archivist for the Conch Shell International Film Fest.
Diane De La Haye Fest Programmer
Magaly Colimon-Christopher CSiFF Founder/Fest Director
Danae Grandison Community Outreach Director
Diane De La Haye is an award-winning screenwriter and executive producer with extensive experience as a juror, programmer, and operations manager for film festivals across the Caribbean and North America. She brings a strong background in marketing and distribution, supporting independent filmmakers in navigating the global festival and c
Diane De La Haye is an award-winning screenwriter and executive producer with extensive experience as a juror, programmer, and operations manager for film festivals across the Caribbean and North America. She brings a strong background in marketing and distribution, supporting independent filmmakers in navigating the global festival and content marketplace. Diane has shared her expertise through panels and workshops in Jamaica, Canada, and Europe, where she focuses on audience development, film positioning, and sustainable release strategies. Her work bridges creative storytelling with strategic insight, making her a valued leader and advocate within the international independent film community.
Danae Grandison Community Outreach Director
Vivian Chen Videographer/Photographer/ Editor
Danae Grandison Community Outreach Director
Danae Grandison is a Jamaican writer-director and producer from Kingston, Jamaica whose work centers on elevating underrepresented voices and illuminating the unseen realities of everyday life. She directed the Oscar-qualifying short film Unspoken, earning NYWIFT's Most Outstanding Emerging Female Voice Award at Kara's Film Festival. Gran
Danae Grandison is a Jamaican writer-director and producer from Kingston, Jamaica whose work centers on elevating underrepresented voices and illuminating the unseen realities of everyday life. She directed the Oscar-qualifying short film Unspoken, earning NYWIFT's Most Outstanding Emerging Female Voice Award at Kara's Film Festival. Grandison is currently developing The Bed Head, a feature-length adaptation expanding the world of Unspoken. As Community Outreach Director for the Conch Shell International Film Fest, she brings her passion for storytelling, cultural engagement, and community-building to connect audiences with powerful Caribbean cinema and artists.
Raynita Vaughn Program Manager
Vivian Chen Videographer/Photographer/ Editor
Vivian Chen Videographer/Photographer/ Editor
Raynita Vaughn is a Brooklyn-based director, producer, and arts administrator with a background in independent media, nonprofit arts & culture, and festival programming. Across media and live events, she's produced award-winning podcasts and directed live concert productions, with a growing focus on film curation and championing emerging
Raynita Vaughn is a Brooklyn-based director, producer, and arts administrator with a background in independent media, nonprofit arts & culture, and festival programming. Across media and live events, she's produced award-winning podcasts and directed live concert productions, with a growing focus on film curation and championing emerging filmmakers. As a Belizean American, she is passionate about Caribbean cinema and storytelling.
IG: @SincerelyNita_V
Vivian Chen Videographer/Photographer/ Editor
Vivian Chen Videographer/Photographer/ Editor
Vivian Chen Videographer/Photographer/ Editor
Vivian Chen is an Emerging Media major at Hunter College specializing in television and documentary production. A skilled editor and visual storyteller, she enjoys supporting creative teams behind the scenes and using digital tools to bring meaningful, high-quality stories to life.
Christianna Cade Wolaridge Festival Production Support Coordinator | Community Outreach Coordinator
Christianna Cade Wolaridge Festival Production Support Coordinator | Community Outreach Coordinator
Christianna Cade Wolaridge Festival Production Support Coordinator | Community Outreach Coordinator
Christianna Cade Wolaridge brings a passion for producing and a love for organizing to every project. She combines a film production background with corporate event coordination, working across production, executive support, and events to help bring creative projects to life.
IG: @Christianna_theproducer
Camillah Khan Festival Stage & Media Coordinator
Christianna Cade Wolaridge Festival Production Support Coordinator | Community Outreach Coordinator
Christianna Cade Wolaridge Festival Production Support Coordinator | Community Outreach Coordinator
Camillah Khan is a stage manager with a passion for accessibility in the arts. She has a Bachelor's degree in Entertainment Technology from New York City College of Technology.