President
Jamie Morrow
JAMIE MORROW brings a wealth of experience to the table and a vision for the Kansas City film community. A local actor with commercial, film, and theater experience, who stepped behind the lens to take on roles of production coordinator, assistant director, and production assistant.
Morrow is committed to shaping the future of Kansas City’s filmmakers, regardless of age, demographic, or background. Her dedication to education and community support is a cornerstone of her approach, aiming to unite a divided community and showcase the collective strength that collaboration can bring.
President
Patrick Poe
PATRICK POE (he/they) is a multifaceted filmmaker who’s worked in about every job imaginable on a film set. He along with his producing partner Lolo Loren founded IX Film Productions and were voted Best Filmmaker in KC in the Pitch Magazine the past two consecutive years. He is also the co-host of the movie trivia podcast First Timers Movie Club and one of the founders of the Bird Watching Film Festival held monthly at The Bird Comedy Theatre in the Crossroads. Patrick has previously served on the IFCKC board as Vice-President.
Vice-President
Megan Boppart
Bio Coming Soon!
Treasurer
Angelica Michel
Bio Coming Soon!
Secretary
Justin Nosler
JUSTIN NOSLER (he/him) is a screenwriter who still feels weird calling himself a filmmaker with a growing dedication for supporting our local film community. Two years on the IFC board as Membership Coordinator has given him incredible insight into the wealth of talent and passion this community has to offer. Happy to play even a small part, he's excited to be moving into a new role on the board and committed to helping this organization and community continue to grow.
Samuel (Sam) Tady
SAMUEL (SAM) TADY is an Independent filmmaker and Video Production Specialist living and working in the KC Metro Area. He has been part of the Kansas City film scene for over 10 years and is looking forward to working both with his fellow board members and the greater community at large to make the IFC a safe place to experiment, a fun place to learn, and a civil place to compete with one another to encourage growth.
Ace Lovelace
ACE LOVELACE (they/them) is an interdisciplinary artist based out of KC. Ace is a Director, Choreographer, Producer, Composer, Performer, Visual Artist, Playwright, and Screenwriter. Representation is important to Ace, and they will work to show aspiring filmmakers, especially those from underrepresented communities, that this industry is accessible to them. Ace's goal is to help broaden the scope of voices and stories being told, ensuring that all perspectives are valued in the world of filmmaking. Ace is very excited for this position on the board for 2025!
Timothy Harvey
TIMOTHY HARVEY (he/him) is a writer, director, editor, occasional actor, and production designer
with something of a passion for film noir movies. He joined the IFCKC in 2006
and directed his first short film, Last Call, that year. He was the art director for the horror
films American Maniacs, Blood of Me, and the pilot for the science fiction series
Paradox City. Timothy served in a variety of roles on the IFCKC’s board from 2008 to 2018, including two terms as President, and returned to the board in 2023.
Gabrielle Mathews
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Drew G. Smith
Drew G. Smith (he/him) is an award-losing writer, filmmaker, and musician. A Kansas City native and longtime member of both IFCKC and KC Screenwriters, Drew has made over 30 short films since his first in 2011. In addition to serving on the board, he is currently preparing his first feature, 140 CHARACTERS.
Jennifer Taylor
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Jessie Van Der Vyver
Bio Coming Soon!
Mason Vietti
Mason Vietti (he/him) is a producer and actor for film and television. After graduating from Wichita State University with a degree in Media Arts, Mason moved to Kansas City to further his career in the world of professional work and passion projects. After receiving countless incredible opportunities through his time as an IFCKC member, he is now serving his first year on the board in hopes of extending those opportunities to others in the KC area.
