Staff

Illy Diaz

Managing Director
Illy is an Afro-Puerto Rican arts manager, creative innovator, film curator, writer, and researcher. She has been involved in various capacities in film, arts curation, and cultural management for over a decade. In previous capacities she served as festival director, director of programming, operations manager, senior programmer, and feature films programmer. Illy has also participated in various film selection and curatorial committees, juries, and grants adjudication throughout Canada and the United States. She has worked with the Alliance Cinema, Sante Fe International Film Festival, Yukon Film Society, Queer Expressions Film Festival and many others. She holds a BA and MA in Anthropology as well as an MA in Geography/Migration and Ethnic Relations. Her various arts and research experiences have led her to publish in academic texts, books, magazines, and poetry collections.

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Kara Eggers

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Kara has been involved with FRFF since 2022 serving as Volunteer Coordinator and Production Manager. They have a degree in Communication Studies and Theatre from Winona State University and their MFA in Theatre from the University of Idaho. They participate in various community organizations in Winona, including the Advocacy Center of Winona and Theatre du Mississippi. Planning and organizing is something Kara has always had a passion for, and they are excited to be part of the Frozen River Film Festival team.

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Hailey McKinley

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Hailey has been involved with FRFF for over three years, beginning as a festival intern before stepping into her current role as VIP Services Coordinator. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Music Business with a minor in Jazz Studies from Winona State University. In addition to her work with FRFF, Hailey has been actively involved with other festivals in Winona, MN, including Boats and Bluegrass and Mid West Music Fest.

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Daryl Lanz

Screening Coordinator
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