Film at Lincoln Center Appoints Trent Anderson as Vice President of Development
TOC Arts Partners is pleased to share that Film at Lincoln Center (Daniel Battsek, President), in New York City has appointed Trent Anderson as Vice President of Development following our extensive national search led by Senior Strategist, Brenna Thomas.
Trent Anderson is an accomplished development executive who has held a variety of roles in the arts and culture sector, most recently as Director of Advancement & Institutional Strategy at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre, where he launched and led the Imagine Endowment Campaign supporting the new Goizueta Stage for Youth and Families. Prior roles include Director of Development at Vineyard Theatre, Associate Managing Director at Yale Repertory Theatre, and Assistant Line Producer at The Public Theater. Trent has an MFA in Theatre Management from Yale School of Drama and MBA from Yale School of Management.
"I am honored and grateful to be joining Film at Lincoln Center as the organization enters its next phase of growth and an era of resurging interest in filmgoing as an essential cultural practice. As a lifelong movie buff and true believer in the communal power of storytelling, I am energized by FLC's legendary history and its potential to bring new audiences together during this time of great creative ambition. I look forward to partnering with Daniel Battsek and the enthusiastic board, staff, and supporters to advance FLC's vital contributions to Lincoln Center, to New York City, and to its global community of artists." said Anderson.
Daniel Battsek, President of Film at Lincoln Center said: "Throughout the search process, Trent distinguished himself with his strategic vision, fundraising expertise, and thoughtful leadership. His impressive track record and collaborative approach made him the unanimous choice to lead this critical area of our organization. As momentum at Film at Lincoln Center continues to build, I am pleased to welcome Trent back to New York and confident he will play a vital role in advancing our mission and strengthening support for our work."
“Having the chance to collaborate with Film at Lincoln Center on finding the right person for this hugely important role was truly gratifying because of the commitment and enthusiasm of everyone on the team”, said TOC Arts Partners Senior Strategist Brenna Thomas. “I’m so glad to see Trent Anderson take on this opportunity and harness the momentum of the moment for the organization, under Daniel Battsek’s leadership, and in partnership with the dedicated staff and board.”
About Film at Lincoln Center
Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) was founded as The Film Society of Lincoln Center in 1969 to celebrate American and international cinema, recognize and support new filmmakers, and enhance awareness, accessibility and understanding of the art for a diverse film-going audience. As part of their 50th anniversary, they rebranded as Film at Lincoln Center to modernize and dismantle the elite perception of the organization.
FLC is a nonprofit organization that celebrates cinema as an essential art form and fosters a vibrant home for film culture to thrive, presenting premier film festivals, retrospectives, new releases, and restorations year-round in state-of-the-art theaters at New York’s City's Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. FLC offers audiences the opportunity to discover works from established and emerging directors from around the world with a passionate community of film lovers at marquee events, including the New York Film Festival (NYFF) and New Directors/New Films (ND/NF).
About TOC Arts Partners
TOC Arts Partners (formerly Tom O’Connor Consulting Group) is a national strategy and executive search firm for arts and culture organizations. Our team of seasoned arts leaders brings decades of first-hand experience in organizational strategy, capital project transitions, and operational excellence for arts institutions. We’ve had the privilege of working alongside more than 150 arts and culture client partners in 25 states and across 11 unique genres, from stages to screens, museums to municipalities. These include both our strategy and executive search clients—including over 100 searches for executive and senior leaders.
Select clients have included Williamstown Theatre Festival, Pioneer Theatre (Salt Lake City), Marin Cultural Center, Ballet Hispánico, Film Forum, The Hult Center for the Performing Arts, The Metropolitan Opera, New York Theatre Workshop, The Moth, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Dramatists Guild Foundation, and more.
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