GCUFF Filmmaker Conversations
Filmmaker Conversations
James Pickens Jr. | GCUFF ICON
A special conversation with acclaimed actor and GCUFF ICON Award recipient James Pickens Jr., reflecting on a career that has made a lasting impact on film and television.
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Anne-Marie Johnson & Martin Grey | The Addition of Hope
A conversation with Anne-Marie Johnson and Martin Grey about The Addition of Hope, offering a closer look at the creative voices behind the film and their experience at GCUFF 2026.
Tara Conley | Dry Bones
Meet filmmaker Tara Conley as she discusses Dry Bones, sharing a closer look at the creative work she brought to the GCUFF 2026 festival lineup.​
Evan Faal & Rufus Harvey | A Night Apart
Filmmakers Evan Faal and Rufus Harvey take audiences behind A Night Apart, sharing insight into their creative work and the story they brought to GCUFF.
Orlando Suazo | The First Save
Filmmaker Orlando Suazo discusses The First Save, giving audiences an opportunity to connect with the creative vision behind his film.
John Mills | Reverence: Reclaiming the Forgotten
Explore the storytelling behind Reverence: Reclaiming the Forgotten as filmmaker John Mills discusses his work and the importance of bringing overlooked stories to the screen.
Anthony Asota | At the Pan-African Connection
Meet filmmaker Anthony Asota and discover more about At the Pan-African Connection, one of the independent films featured at GCUFF 2026.
Eric Hamilton | Dog or Die
Discover how AI filmmaker Eric Hamilton is exploring new approaches to storytelling through Dog or Die and the emerging possibilities of artificial intelligence in cinema.
Dr. Robin R. Simmons | You Can't Erase Us
Follow the story behind You Can't Erase Us as Dr. Robin R. Simmons discusses a journey to Ghana with 15 Cleveland School of the Arts students exploring ancestry, identity, and cultural heritage
Festival Leadership & Community Partners
Donna Dabbs | Leading GCUFF
Executive Director Donna Dabbs shares her perspective on the festival, its programming, and the people and partnerships helping bring GCUFF to life.​
Robin Robinson | Sankofa Black Art Expo
Explore the collaboration between GCUFF and the Sankofa Black Art Expo as Executive Director Robin Robinson discusses the connection between visual art, film, and community.
Jerome White | Sankofa Artist Spotlight
Visual artist Jerome White shares his work and discusses the Sankofa Black Art Expo, highlighting the creative connections between art, culture, and community.
Behind the Production
Erron Toppin | Behind the Production
Go behind the scenes with Hit Your Mark Productions President & CEO Erron Toppin as he discusses the collaboration, event logistics, and production partners that helped bring GCUFF 2026 to life.