Jon FitzgeraldFitzgerald holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Film Studies from the University of California at Santa Barbara. In 1994, Fitzgerald directed and produced SELF PORTRAIT, which was not accepted at Sundance. As a result, he and two other filmmakers launched the Slamdance Film Festival in 1995, the first-born alternative to Sundance, designed to generate an avenue of exposure for new talent. He would then become the Executive Director for the next two years.
From 1997-1999 Fitzgerald held the position of Director of Festivals at the American Film Institute. Highlights during his tenure include the US premiere of Oscar winner LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL, Lasse Hallstrom’s THE CIDER HOUSE RULES and Pedro Almodovar’s ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER.
In May of 2002, Fitzgerald became the Executive Director of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, and was responsible for overseeing the programming, sponsorship, marketing, and artistic direction.
Most recently, in 2007 and 2008 Fitzgerald worked as the Festival Director and then as Director of Programming for the Middle East International Film Festival.
Fitzgerald has over fifteen years of experience in the studio, independent film, and film festival communities. In May of 2008, parent company Right Angle Studios launched Right Angle Pictures, a production division that will produce socially relevant motion pictures. The first project for Right Angle Pictures is THE BACK NINE, a feature length documentary about an average golfer’s quest to become a professional golfer, beginning his training after the age of 40. The project will be completed in 2009
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