In addition to serving as the innovation director of TCFF, John manages the festival lounge and lounge sponsor event activations. John is an avid film fan, has collaborated on several film projects, and has been with the Twin Cities Film Fest from the beginning serving in multiple capacities where needed. His professional background is in product design, innovation and marketing and he enjoys exploring the future of film tech. As innovation director for TCFF, John is responsible for helping to build and maintain systems, understanding the future of film making, and assisting the team with any innovation related opportunities.