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Pat McGee

Festival Director of the Anchorage International Film Festival

Pat McGee is an acclaimed documentary director and producer known for his work on both film and television, with a focus on character-driven stories that seek to find common ground in polarizing subjects. His storytelling has been praised as “gripping,” “humanistic,” and “illuminating” by critics from the LA Times to Variety.

Now, as the newly appointed Festival Director of the 24th Anchorage International Film Festival (AIFF), Pat, alongside longtime collaborator and fellow filmmaker Adam Linkenhelt, is building on AIFF’s long-standing tradition of showcasing “Films Worth Freezing For.” Together, they are crafting a new narrative, positioning the festival as the “Icy Road to the Oscars,” and curating a dynamic program of over 100 films that highlight bold, independent voices and thought-provoking stories from around the world.

Adam Linkenhelt

Festival Director of the Anchorage International Film Festival

Adam Linkenhelt is an innovative filmmaker who has spent the past decade immersed in the independent film world, focusing on documentary storytelling and shorts that explore the raw, emotional depths of real life. As a director, editor, and producer, his work has been praised as “gripping” and “humanistic” by LA Times and Variety, with films and series airing on HULU, VICE, A&E, DISCOVERY, and PEACOCK. Adam’s shorts have toured the festival circuit, resonating with audiences worldwide for their authenticity and emotional impact. Now, as Festival Director of the Anchorage International Film Festival, Adam is committed to elevating bold, independent voices and fostering collaboration within the vibrant creative community of Alaska.