Kayla Myers is a freelance film programmer, artist support administrator, writer, and artist. She is also a 2024 IDA Getting Real Fellow. 

Most recently, she was the Director of Programming at Indie Memphis. She’s previously held roles as a Features Programmer for the 2021 and 2022 San Francisco Documentary Festivals, and as the Series Producer for The DocYard in Cambridge, MA.  She is passionate about making film more accessible to those not living in large filmmaking centers, and has served on juries and grant review committees for organizations such as IDA, ITVS, LEF Foundation, Princess Grace Foundation, New Orleans Film Society’s Southern Producers Lab, and regional festivals such as the Milwaukee Film Festival, RiverRun Film Festival, and Sidewalk Film Festival. 

In addition, Kayla’s writing has appeared in Filmmaker Magazine, Them., and Vox Magazine. She is passionate about making films more accessible to those not living in large filmmaking centers, supporting the work of Southern independent filmmakers especially, and developing audiences with a thoughtful, community-centered approach. 

Email: kaylamyers96@gmail.com

CV/Resume available upon request.