FreedomFest 2024

Lana Link is a member of the Producers Guild of America and the Moving Picture Institute’s senior vice president. She works with the executive staff to acquire, develop, and produce MPI Original Films. She also works with filmmakers in MPI’s talent development programs and runs... Read More →

Joseph Corey, the Moving Picture Institute’s director of philanthropic investments, works closely with our supporters and executes fundraising strategy. A native of Rochester, Michigan, Joseph holds a BS in economics and philosophy from Central Michigan University and an MPhil in... Read More →

The Naturally Speaking Shop is owned by Melony Armstrong. Melony is a pioneer in the natural hair and braiding industry. After opening Naturally Speaking in September 1999, She successfully lobbied the state of Mississippi to release those who wanted to braid hair for a living. In... Read More →