Tony Barnstone
Tony Barnstone, a poet, literary critic, and translator, has authored twenty-four books, including poetry collections, anthologies, textbooks, and multimedia work, […]
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PETER SALISBURY
PETER SALISBURY is a screenwriter and filmmaker with a lifelong passion for cinematic storytelling. Originally from England, he discovered an
Bibek Gautam
Bibek Gautam is a communications strategist, moderator, and cultural organizer working at the intersection of language, leadership, and public imagination.
Luís Filipe Sarmento
Born in Lisbon, Luís Filipe Sarmento is one of Portugal’s most dynamic literary voices—writer, journalist, translator, filmmaker, and teacher of
Edith Hakimian
Edith Hakimian is a Montreal-based French-Canadian poet and author whose work explores migration, identity, and pressing contemporary social concerns. Her
Kristena Prater
Kristena Prater lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she serves as Director of the Tessa Foundation, a 501(c)(3) philanthropic
Stephanie James
An American psychotherapist, presenter, transformation guide, author, filmmaker, and podcast host, Stephanie James brings an inspiring presence to the festival.
Mary Newell
An American poet, teacher, and explorer of the living world’s deep interconnections, Mary Newell’s work bridges poetry, ecology, and embodied
Kathleen Willard
Colorado-based American poet and educator Kathleen Willard’s poetry explores landscapes, spirituality, and ecology with luminous clarity. Willard is the author
Bob Whelan
American poet Bob Whelan is the founder and organizer of the Rockport International Poetry Festival and serves as the Poet