OUR MISSION
Through the power of film and learning, we create lasting emotional connections and responses between people whose paths would otherwise never meet.
KINDNESS
Kindness is how we hold space for stories while still learning how to speak. It is the soil in which trust, truth, and transformation can take root.
EDUCATION
Creativity is the act of remembering what we already carry. It is how the unseen becomes visible, how the unheard becomes felt.
INTERNATIONAL
Every story told is a mirror. In shaping it, we shape ourselves—learning who we are by learning what calls to us from within.
SELF DISCOVERY
To teach is not to fill, but to awaken. We offer tools not to control the craft, but to set the storyteller free.
CREATIVITY
Each culture is a thread in the fabric of what it means to be human. We listen across borders, knowing some truths arrive only when shared in many voices.
OUR STORY
Ineffable Films is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young filmmakers from international lineages to tell the human journey of awakening in a world different from them, yet one they cannot abandon. We explore narratives that expose and celebrate the cultures, ethnicities, and communities of worlds both real and imagined. We operate primarily in the Greater Boston area, including Somerville, Cambridge and Brookline, with aspirations to expand our reach and impact.
OUR STORY
Ineffable Films is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young filmmakers from international lineages to tell the human journey of awakening in a world different from them, yet one they cannot abandon. We explore narratives that expose and celebrate the cultures, ethnicities, and communities of worlds both real and imagined. We operate primarily in the Greater Boston area, including Somerville, Cambridge and Brookline, with aspirations to expand our reach and impact.
OUR PROGRAMS OFFER:
- Filmmaking classes and workshops
- Script breakdowns
- Equipment procurement
- Mentorship
- Film festival submissions
- Awards and grants
- Writing and filmmaking challenges
- College admissions and internships
- International filmmaking & heritage trips
MEET THE TEAM
Executive Leadership
Menefese Kudumu-Clavell
President & Executive Director
Dee-Nah Watana
Vice President & Secretary
Merlin Katz
Treasurer & Grant Writer
Menefese Kudumu-Clavell
President & Executive Director
ROLE: Oversees organizational vision, strategic partnerships, and program development.
Dee-Nah Watana
Vice President & Secretary
ROLE: Governance, legal compliance, and administrative oversight.
Merlin Katz
Treasurer & Grant Writer
ROLE: Financial management, budgeting, and grant strategy.
Artistic & Creative Leadership
Madalena Silva
Creative Lead
Matt McGee
Lead Video Editor
Cheyne Mocika
Colorist
Ahmed Sanad
Motion Graphics Designer
Madalena Silva
Creative Lead
EXPERIENCE: Graphic Designer (Google, NE PARADIGM), Brand Strategist
ROLE: Leads visual identity, branding, and immersive storytelling.
Matt McGee
Lead Video Editor
EXPERIENCE: Emmy-nominated editor (Netflix, BMW, Starz)
ROLE: Oversees post-production and editorial quality.
Cheyne Mocika
Colorist
EXPERIENCE: Fashion/Film Colorist (Ferrari, Prada)
ROLE: Ensures cinematic color grading for projects.
Ahmed Sanad
Motion Graphics Designer
EXPERIENCE: Broadcast design (ATN TV, AlRayyan Channel)
ROLE: Creates dynamic motion graphics and animations.
Programmatic & Outreach Leadership
Karim Herrera-Garcia
Programming & Outreach (Boston)
Kayla Bailey
Programming & Outreach (San Diego)
Alison Harik
Fundraising Events & Film Programming
Folahan Shodipo
Film Researcher & Instructor
Derek Biggs
Educational/Mentoring Programs Manager
Karim Herrera-Garcia
Programming & Outreach (Boston)
ROLE: Manages local film programs and partnerships.
Kayla Bailey
Programming & Outreach (San Diego)
EXPERIENCE: Digital storytelling, youth education
ROLE: Develops West Coast engagement initiatives.
Alison Harik
Fundraising Events & Film Programming
EXPERIENCE: Event production (Junior Achievement)
ROLE: Designs fundraising galas and film showcases.
Folahan Shodipo
Film Researcher & Instructor
ROLE: Curates educational content and film curriculum.
Derek Biggs
Educational/Mentoring Programs Manager
ROLE: Leads youth mentorship and training initiatives.
Operations & Talent Development
Dejonae Collins
Internship Director
Vishakha Gupta
Recruitment Director
Tensi Cherry
Project Manager
Claudia Oakley
Operations Manager
Dejonae Collins
Internship Director
EXPERIENCE: HR at Paramount Global
ROLE: Structures internship programs and DEI initiatives.
Vishakha Gupta
Recruitment Director
EXPERIENCE: Data-driven talent strategy (Phablecare, Johnson & Johnson)
ROLE: Optimizes hiring pipelines using analytics.
Tensi Cherry
Project Manager
EXPERIENCE: Certified PM, M.S. Project Management Candidate
ROLE: Structures internship programs and DEI initiatives.
Claudia Oakley
Operations Manager
ROLE: Ensures organizational efficiency and logistics
Technical & Digital Team
Nathaniel Ross
Full Stack Developer & Client Experience Engineer
Noah Wessels
Data & Analytics Manager
Tate Ridenour
UI/UX & Front-End Designer
Nathaniel Ross
Full Stack Developer & Client Experience Engineer
EXPERIENCE: A versatile Full Stack Developer with 3+ years of professional experience.
Noah Wessels
Data & Analytics Manager
EXPERIENCE: CRM automation, SQL/Python
ROLE: Tracks engagement metrics and campaign performance.
Tate Ridenour
UI/UX & Front-End Designer
EXPERIENCE: Figma, Webflow, ADA compliance ROLE: Enhances digital user experience.
Marketing & Communications
Elizabeth Langbo
Marketing Assistant & Internal Designs
Paga Yang
Social Media Manager
Punya Anand
PR Coordinator & Recruitment Team
Asmin Özdemir
Recruitment Team
Elizabeth Langbo
Marketing Assistant & Internal Designs
EXPERIENCE: Branding (SCAD, WarnerBros)
ROLE: Manages digital/print assets and social media.
Paga Yang
Social Media Manager
EXPERIENCE: SEO, LinkedIn growth (PumpX Fitness)
ROLE: Drives audience engagement and content strategy.
Punya Anand
PR Coordinator & Recruitment Team
ROLE: Public relations and talent recruitment support.
Asmin Özdemir
Recruitment Team
EXPERIENCE: Multidisciplinary artist and connector.
BIO: Hi! I'm Asmin, a multidisciplinary artist from Turkey. I'm passionate about building meaningful connections through visual arts and currently creating experimental music. I'm excited to connect and be a part of this project.
Legal & Advisory
Elodie Dusch
Legal Advisor
Pranit Chand
Professionals Advisory Board Chair
Elodie Dusch
Legal Advisor
EXPERIENCE: Corporate law (FRANKLIN, BM & Associés)
ROLE: Ensures compliance and handles legal frameworks.
Pranit Chand
Professionals Advisory Board Chair
ROLE: Guides strategic decision-making.
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