Memphis, TN (March 4, 2021) – After an extensive five-month nationwide search, Indie Memphis today announced Knox Shelton as its new Executive Director. Chosen for his exceptional credentials and experience, Knox is an accomplished nonprofit executive and served most recently as the Executive Director of Literacy Mid-South.
Of his new role Knox said, "I am honored and thrilled with the opportunity to lead Indie Memphis. The organization has made tremendous strides over the past several years and has an incredibly optimistic future. I look forward to combining years of working alongside the Memphis community with my passion for film as we continue to anchor Memphis as a thriving artistic environment for film and production."
The Indie Memphis Board of Directors is confident that Knox will further the organization’s tradition of growth, excellence and service to the city of Memphis. He brings to the position a love of storytelling, strategic leadership, and a deep commitment to our wonderfully diverse community of film lovers and filmmakers.
Brett Robbs, the Indie Memphis Board President said, “Thanks to his inclusive vision and values Knox will help us continue to support a range of filmmakers and present an ever greater variety of films that reflect our own community’s many different stories, interests and experiences.”
Speaking on behalf of the Indie Memphis staff, Artistic Director Miriam Bale said, “We are thrilled to be working with someone who feels as passionately as we do about the importance of storytelling and education. With Knox, we’re confident there will be no lag, but a seamless continuation of the work we have done and exponential growth towards where we would like to be.”