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Beyond the Screen is produced in partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA Chicago)as part of Open Television’s 10th Anniversary celebration.

This living archive is made possible with generous support from:

MacArthur Foundation
Pop Culture Collaborative
Richard H. Driehaus Foundation
Kashif Incubator
Illinois Arts Council Agency
Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE)

This project stands as a testament to our collaborative legacy—united across staff, board, artists, and community to uplift intersectional storytelling, radical care, and visionary futures.

Designed with love by the OTV Staff

Elijah McKinnon (they/them) – Co‑Founder / Executive Director & Board Secretary

Sarah Minnie (she/her) – Head of Artist Development & Production

Chris Walker (they/them) – Head of Marketing & Exhibition

Rasheed Peters (he/him) – Program Coordinator

Stefanie Wong (she/theY) – Executive Coordinator

Candice Majors (she/her) – Visual Designer

Lyric NewbErn (they/them) – Social Media Intern

In collaboration with the Evolutionary Governing Body

Karim Ahmad (he/him) – Board Co‑Chair (President)
Temidayo “Dayo” Lamolo (she/her) – Board Co‑Chair (Vice President)
Aymar “AJ” Christian (they/he) – Co‑Founder & Board Treasurer
Kat Evasco (she/her) – Board Officer, Admin & Operations
Hilesh Patel (she/her) – Board Officer, Admin & Operations
Fernando “Fer” Garcia (he/him) – Board Officer, Learning & Education
Jess King (they/them) – Board Officer, Learning & Education
Makiah Green (she/her) – Board Officer, Film/TV Industry
Christine Dávila (she/her) – Board Officer, Film/TV Industry