THE LIBRARIANS
Introduction by Producer Janique L. Robillard & Subject Kennedy Tackett
Saturday, October 11
6:45
Janique L. Robillard is an Oscar®-nominated documentary producer and independent filmmaker. Recent credits include producing two films with Peabody Award-winning Director Kim A. Snyder—Death By Numbers, nominated for the 2025 Academy Awards®: Best Documentary Short Film, and THE LIBRARIANS (PBS/Independent Lens). THE LIBRARIANS has garnered numerous Jury and Audience Awards at festivals after its 2025 Sundance world premiere. It releases theatrically in Fall 2025. Previous credits include Impact Producer on US KIDS (dir. Snyder), Associate & Field Producer on The Fix docu-series (dir. Jeremiah Zagar), and Development Producer on numerous series and feature films, including PERIODICAL (dir. Lina Plioplyte) and for clients including Netflix. She’s committed to storytelling that elevates marginalized voices and creates meaningful impact for the communities who collaborate in the filmmaking process.
Kennedy Tackett was raised in a small Texas town (but don’t hold it against her) and is currently living in Brooklyn. She’s a senior at the Fashion Institute of Technology, majoring in Advertising, Marketing, and Communications, and is currently working in jewelry. Most importantly she has a passion for speaking up for what’s right!
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