Mara Bresnahan (United States)
Senior Manager, Artist Development
Points North Institute

Mara Bresnahan is the Senior Manager, Artist Development for the Points North Institute.

She was also the Accessibility Consultant for the Netflix documentary Crip Camp (Sundance 2020 Audience Award), and Short Documentary Programmer for the Brooklyn Film Festival.


The Points North Institute is a launching pad for the next generation of nonfiction storytellers. We build a unique, interdisciplinary community of filmmakers, artists, journalists, industry leaders, and local audiences, forming a creative hub where stories and talent are discovered, collaborations are born, and the future of nonfiction media is shaped. Our programs include the annual Camden International Film Festival and Points North Forum, as well as a growing suite of artist development initiatives: retreats, residencies, workshops, and fellowships that nurture the careers of diverse nonfiction storytellers and help them develop a stronger artistic voice.