Meet the Team
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Brandon C. Smith is an award-winning filmmaker, producer, director, cultural curator, and multidisciplinary artist whose work bridges art and social justice. Across film, theater, and music, Smith creates work that amplifies marginalized voices and expands how their stories are seen, shared, and preserved.
In 2021, Smith founded the Queer Voices NYC Film Festival through his production company, Golden Boi Productions, to expand visibility and opportunity for LGBTQIA+ filmmakers of color. Under his leadership, Queer Voices NYC has grown into a cultural platform connecting filmmakers, artists, industry professionals, and audiences through film, professional development, and community-centered programming.
Smith is an alum of the GLAAD Media Institute and has been recognized as one of Native Son’s 101 Black Queer Disruptors. He currently serves as an Archival Resident with the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives and Resident Film Curator with the CUNY LGBTQI+ Consortium, continuing his work across film, cultural preservation, and queer storytelling.
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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.
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