Lesli Klainberg

Lesli Klainberg

Keynote Speaker: Executive Director of Film at Lincoln Center

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Lesli Klainberg Biography

Lesli Klainberg is the Executive Director of the Film Society of Lincoln Center, and she is also an award-winning producer and director whose documentaries have screened at film festivals such as Berlin, Sundance, Outfest and Frameline, and have been broadcast on networks including Cinemax, AMC, A&E, The Independent Film Channel (IFC), WE and PBS.

Prior to her current role as Executive Director, Klainberg served as FSLC’s Managing Director and the producer of the New York Film Festival. From 2008 through 2011, she served as Executive Director of NewFest, the NYC LGBT Film Festival. In 2012, Klainberg served as line producer on the Participant Media feature documentary, Finding North (A Place at The Table), which made its debut at Sundance. Klainberg also line produced Beware of Mr. Baker, which won the Audience Award for documentary at the SXSW Film Festival. From 2009 through 2011, Klainberg was one of two Lab Leaders of the prestigious IFP Documentary Film Lab held in NYC. In 2009, she served as a Consulting Producer for the Sundance Documentary Film Program and produced the IFP Filmmaker Forum during Independent Film Week. Klainberg also produced the acclaimed independent film, Paul Monette: The Brink of Summer’s End, which won the audience awards for documentary at Sundance, Frameline, and Outfest. Monette was also on the “short list” for the Academy Award in 1997 and was nominated for the IDA Award for Best Documentary. Other productions include the documentary mini-series, Indie Sex (2001 and 2007); Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema (2006); In The Company of Women (2004); Beauty in a Jar (2003); Directed by Alan Smithee (2002); and Miss America (2001). Klainberg is a past Board member of GLAAD, Outfest and NewFest and has appeared on many juries and panels at film festivals around the country.

One of Klainberg's passions has been training and nurturing up-and-coming documentary filmmakers. She was a Lab Leader of the prestigious IFP Documentary Film Lab from 2009 through 2011. In 2009, she served as a Consulting Producer for the Sundance Documentary Film Program and has produced the IFP Filmmaker Forum and Independent Film Week. At Film at Lincoln Center, she has helped to nurture the organization’s Critics, Artist, and Industry Academies, which create opportunities for women and people of color to engage with their peers and grow into their careers as critics, filmmakers, and members of the industry.

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Lesli Klainberg is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film and Art & Design.

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Lesli Klainberg is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Television & Film and Art & Design. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lesli Klainberg for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Lesli Klainberg generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Carol Liu, Celine Tricart and Yoruba Richen. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lesli Klainberg for an upcoming event.

Lesli Klainberg Videos

New York's movie theatres reopen at 33% audience capacity
Lesli Klainberg, Dennis Lim, Kent Jones and Eugene Hernandez Discuss NYFF

Lesli Klainberg News

  • Tribeca Festival Announces 2021 Jury of Storytellers, Directors, Actors, Writers, Producers

    The Tribeca Festival, presented by AT&T, today announced the 2021 jury members who will select winning projects in the film, immersive, games and the festivals all new podcasts competition sections. The Festival has increased to 14 different competition categories where jurors will honor winning storytellers and creators with monetary awards and some will receive the soon to be announced unique Tribeca Festival Art Award supported by CHANEL where each year ten world-class artists donate work to be presented as an award to honored filmmakers.

  • Film Society of Lincoln Center Confirms Lesli Klainberg as New Head

    Lesli Klainberg has been appointed executive director of the Film Society of Lincoln Center, the arts non-profit announced on Friday. Eugene Hernandez, the org’s longtime director of digital strategy, has been promoted to the newly created position of deputy director.

  • After 50 Years, Film Society of Lincoln Center Is a ‘Society’ No More

    The change, modeled on Jazz at Lincoln Center, has been in the works for years. Lesli Klainberg, the group’s executive director, described the move as primarily an effort to broaden the institution’s appeal and reach a wider audience.

  • Lesli Klainberg Named Executive Director of Film Society of Lincoln Center

    Lesli Klainberg has been named executive director of the Film Society of Lincoln Center. She had been serving as interim executive director since December, when Rose Kuo stepped down as executive director.

  • How do I book Lesli Klainberg to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Lesli Klainberg for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Lesli Klainberg, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Lesli Klainberg or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Lesli Klainberg for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Lesli Klainberg, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lesli Klainberg, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Lesli Klainberg speak about?

    Lesli Klainberg is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film and Art & Design.
  • Where does Lesli Klainberg travel from?

    Lesli Klainberg generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Lesli Klainberg?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lesli Klainberg for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Lesli Klainberg for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Lesli Klainberg or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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