Emily Abi-Kheirs

Emily Abi-Kheirs is a Boston-based independent documentary programmer and producer. She is currently the programming manager at GBH, a renowned public broadcaster and the largest producer of PBS content, and Program Director at Salem Film Fest. In 2022, she was recognized as a Documentary New Leader by DOC NYC for her work to create a more inclusive and equitable documentary field through intentional community building and creative collaboration. Previously, she managed artist support programs and led marketing strategy at Women Make Movies. She is a LEF New England Flaherty Film Fellow and a 2022 IDA Getting Real fellow.