Longtime Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival staffer Brian Ditchfield will take over as the organization’s artistic and executive director, leaders announced Monday, as part of a broader changing of the guard for the up-Island arts nonprofit.Mr. Ditchfield, who most recently served as the film festival’s programming director, will succeed founder Thomas Bena, who is departing the organization to pursue another project, according to a press release. Executive director Hilary Dreyer is also leaving the organization to pursue a career in philanthropy, the release said.
Source: The Vineyard Gazette – Martha’s Vineyard News | Film Festival Announces Change in Leadership