Member Profile
Tim Gordon
- Primary Outlet:
- FilmGordon
- Additional Outlets:
- WETA-TV (PBS)
- Website:
- http://thefilmgordon.com/
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- Biography:
- For over three decades, Tim Gordon's enduring love of film has kept him at the forefront of cinematic leadership, serving in various roles and passionately supporting all aspects of the industry. Tim has dedicated his life to film, educating future generations and changing the portrayal of African Americans on screen and in Hollywood's executive suites. He began his career as a film critic in 1992 and was inspired to create The Black Reel Awards in 2000 to honor African Americans in feature, independent, and television films. Tim was named President of Washington, D.C., Area Film Critics (WAFCA) in 2002. In 2008, he created the movie brand FilmGordon to consolidate his film content and social media platforms under one umbrella. He joined the Critics Choice Association (CCA) in 2013. In 2018, Gordon launched the Lakefront Film Festival, which rebranded as the LightReel Film Fest in 2022. Tim was invited to join the Board of Directors for the Film Festival Alliance (FFA) and also serves on FAAAF’s Board of Directors. A film critic for WETA-TV (PBS) since 2005, he also hosts the weekly film show Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon on 96.3 HD4 on D.C. Radio. His work has appeared in USA Today and Variety Magazine, and he has been a guest on WHUT-TV, WHUR, and WURD.