Meet the Team
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Ronald Hinton is a queer, Afro-Puerto Rican actor, writer, and producer committed to amplifying Queer-BIPOC stories through bold, community-driven storytelling. He is the creator of NATIVES, a web series spotlighting queer, native New Yorkers navigating adulthood in the projects of NYC. The series has built a loyal following and received coverage from Native Son, Queerty, and Blavity, with selections at notable festivals including the New York Latino Film Festival and Out On Film Atlanta.
Beyond filmmaking, Ronald is the co-founder of Queer Voices: NYC Film Festival, a platform that supports Queer-BIPOC filmmakers by offering resources, visibility, and industry access. He was named one of Native Son’s 101 Black Queer Disruptors for his work reshaping culture and media.
Through storytelling, advocacy, and community-building, Ronald continues to push boundaries—ensuring Queer-BIPOC voices are not only heard but celebrated.
E: info@queervoicesnyc.com
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Brandon C. Smith is an award-winning producer, director, and Executive Producer of Golden Boi Productions. Working at the intersection of art and social justice, he creates projects across film, theater, music, and cultural curation that amplify marginalized voices. Smith is also the founder of the Queer Voices New York City Film Festival, a GLAAD Media Institute alumnus, Native Son 101 Black Queer Disruptor, and current Archival Resident at the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives.
E: info@queervoicesnyc.com