Farrington

Trent Farrington, an Atlanta-based arts organizer hailing from the US Virgin Islands, Farrington has worked in various roles now for 4+ years with service and curated programs all over the US. Farrington has been known for being dedicated to changing the conversations on Black and Queer voices in Independent Cinema. His advocacy efforts include destigmatizing AIDS/HIV, for which he was honored with the 2021 Project Innovator award from THRIVE SS. Notably, Farrington played a critical role in the 2023 Groundwork Regional Lab review committee with Firelight Media, selecting eight documentary filmmakers to receive $45,000 each for completing nonfiction stories from the US territories. Farrington’s impact extends beyond his roles in curating. He is one of the youngest members of the Georgia Film Critics Association and co-owner of a Prophouse/Art Studio in Woodstock, Georgia Proplifter. His preferred name is just Farrington, in honor of his heritage from the Antilles.