Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of CinePride Film Festival is the driving force behind our mission to celebrate and uplift LGBTQIA+ voices in film. Comprising industry leaders, creatives, and advocates, our board is dedicated to curating a dynamic festival experience that showcases diverse storytelling, fosters community, and empowers filmmakers.

With a commitment to inclusion, innovation, and artistic excellence, we work to create a platform where LGBTQIA+ stories thrive, connections flourish, and representation in cinema continues to grow. That realization planted the seed for CinePride Film Festival—a festival built not just to screen films but to empower the creators behind them. More than a celebration of queer cinema, CinePride Film Festival is a space for learning, networking, and growth. It’s where stories find their audience, filmmakers find their voice, and a community comes together to uplift and inspire.

  • Winston Emano

    Winston F. Emano (he/him) is the founder of mano Y mano Media, a boutique media strategy firm he launched in 2003, representing over 240 films and numerous NBA and NFL athletes. Known for innovative campaigns and media training, his work has earned 28 All-Interview Team selections, 5 Academy Awards, and over $250 million in client endorsements. He co-founded the Asian Filmmakers Reception at Sundance and has presented at major film festivals. A founding board director of FilAm ARTS, he has advised Time-Warner and IDA. A William Paley Scholar, his work has been cited in Brand Week and I Wake Up Screening.

  • Arisce Wanzer

    Arisce Wanzer (she/her) is a transgender supermodel, actress, and media personality featured five times in Vogue. She rose to fame on the GLAAD Award-winning reality series Strut and has starred in campaigns for Lululemon, Lucky Brand, Vogue Germany, Skittles, Playboy, and more. A beloved host, she leads WeHo Pride annually and recently starred in MTV’s Ex on the Beach. Arisce is a fierce advocate for transgender representation and body positivity, using her platform to push for greater inclusivity in fashion and media. With her bold personality and undeniable talent, she continues to break barriers in entertainment and beyond.

  • Sabrina Riddle

    Sabrina Riddle (she/her) is a strategic advisor, brand builder, and AI expert with a passion for startups, the arts, and storytelling. A former co-founder of Madison Reed, she excels in AI-driven creative workflows, helping brands innovate and scale. She played a pivotal role in launching The L Word and has served as a Board of Governor for the Human Rights Campaign, a Founding Board Member of the San Francisco LGBT Center, and Board President of Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. With deep experience in media, marketing, and design, Sabrina is committed to amplifying LGBTQ voices through film and storytelling.