Artists driven

Movies, Music, and More…

Southern Screen is a multidisciplinary 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization dedicated to supporting and celebrating storytellers across film, music, and the broader creative arts. Through year-round events, workshops, and community programming, we provide emerging and established artists opportunities to develop their craft, share their work, and connect with audiences. By expanding access to diverse forms of storytelling, Southern Screen strengthens the creative community and culminates this work each year with the
Southern Screen Festival in November.

the HEART OF CAJUN & CREOLE COUNTRY

Our organization is rooted in the culturally vibrant landscape of Lafayette, Louisiana, where creativity is nurtured and storytelling is celebrated. We are proud to welcome and support our growing creative community, offering a space where local voices can shine and artists from afar feel at home. Together, we look forward to building lasting connections that reflect the spirit of hospitality and collaboration at the heart of Acadiana.

EVENTS

  • SOUTHERN STAGE

    MUSIC
    SHOWCASE

  • ANIMATION FESTIVAL

    COMING SOON
    APRIL 2027

  • SOUTHERN SCREEN FESTIVAL

    NOVEMBER 19-22, 2026

Our Team

  • JULIE BORDELON

    FOUNDER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • PETER DEHART

    CREATIVE DIRECTOR

  • ELIZABETH SONNIER

    OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

  • ALLISON DEHART

    TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

  • LUKE SONNIER

    FINANCE COORDINATOR

  • PAIGE KRAUSE

    OUTREACH COORDINATOR

  • BROOKE BROUSSARD

    VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

  • GINA HANCHEY

    WRITING CHALLENGE FACILITATOR

  • KATE AZAN

    DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT

Board of Directors

  • KATIE CULBERT

    BOARD PRESIDENT

  • BRADLEY BLACK

  • ETHAN JORDAN

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