EMPOWER. PROMOTE. MENTOR.Board Members
Nancy Puetz, President
Nan Puetz, the newly installed President of WIFT Nashville, is also President of the Williamson County Cultural Arts Commission, and the Founder and Executive Director of the Tennessee International Indie Film Festival (TIIFF). She is also co-founder/producer at Holophrase Films, home to such films as Pray to Love, The Weight of Money and the award winning Annie’s Sign.
Nan is currently in development with two feature Documentary Films and has enjoyed many opportunities to work with local, national and international filmmakers she admires.
She has been a speaker or panelist at the Toronto International Film Festival, the Sundance Film Festival and the Cannes International Film Festival and served on the board of Women in Film & Television International.
Donna Caldwell - Programming
Donna Caldwell was a label manager at Chauffeur Records and has over twenty-five years of industry experience behind her. She has acquired expertise in the areas of public relations, magazine publishing, artist development, music clearance, supervision, and licensing.
As a publicist, she worked with a small boutique PR firm, with a clientele that included comedians, (Cheech Marin), child stars (Todd Bridges), and actors on their way to stardom (Lawrence Fishburn and Regina King). She spent two years at Original Sound Records in Hollywood, coordinating career development of the label’s artists, and organizing public appearances, and promotional tours,
Her current projects include “Hollywood Meets Nashville” where she coordinates Hollywood caliber events, and working at Music Cue Review helping to curate music for film and television projects.
Sheila Robertson-Tiller - Treasurer
Sheila Robertson Tiller is a native Nashvillian, and is a graduate of David Lipscomb Campus School, as well as a graduate of Belmont University with multiple degrees in Business, History, and English. As a direct descendant of James Robertson, founder of Nashville, Sheila has devoted her life to this city.
She has been a local business owner since 1995, and is currently on the Founding Circle Board of Thistle Farms. She is also a volunteer for local and national politics, having worked with Al Gore, Hilary Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden.
Sheila has been active in the arts since her late teens, and is currently working on her first novel.
Sarah Smith
After graduating from MTSU, I worked as a flight attendant with Delta Airlines, based in Atlanta. On my days off, I acted in little theater productions and was seen by a talent agency who recruited me. This led to acting in commercials and becoming a member of SAG.
From there, I moved to Los Angeles. I joined AFTRA through work I did on TV, “Three’s Company,” “Falcon Crest,” and “General Hospital” among these. As fate would have it, my career path changed when family matters brought me back to Tennessee.
In 2018, folks asked me to run for mayor of my hometown. It was a novel idea… female mayor in a small Southern town. I took the challenge. And, to my surprise, I won. In addition to the duties as mayor, I served on the boards for Smith County Chamber of Commerce, Upper Cumberland Development District, Upper Cumberland Human Resources Association, and Smith County Joint Economic Council.
Since “retiring” as Mayor, life has come full circle. This past year, I dusted off and finished three screenplays I had started; and I’m exploring the possibility of producing one here in Tennessee.
Stefania Reed
Stefania Reed is a dynamic independent film distribution executive with over 10 years of experience crafting innovative marketing campaigns and distribution strategies that drive revenue and audience engagement. As the head of North American distribution at Quiver Distribution, she spearheads the release of cast-driven commercial films across theatrical, VOD, streaming, and AVOD platforms. Steff has successfully launched hundreds of independent films for various studios, earning a reputation for her ability to tailor strategies that maximize growth and profitability in a competitive marketplace.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Steff is committed to mentoring emerging talent in the film industry, sharing her expertise to inspire the next generation. Based in Franklin, TN, she finds balance through her love of cooking, traveling and spending quality time with her family.
Lisa A. Jordan
Director of Membership
Lisa is a seasoned music entertainment manager, entrepreneur, and international concert tour director with a proven track record of success, most notably in the Christian music industry, supporting A-list artists and award-winning record labels.
She has extensive experience in large-scale event coordination and tour management, fueled by a passion for decisive leadership, unforgettable live experiences, and world-class relationship-building.
Her company, Ramp Entertainment, provides one-stop music marketing, concert tour planning, and logistics for established and emerging artists.