Garen Daly

Garen Daly is a cinema programmer, cultural event producer, and founder of the Boston Science Fiction Film Festival, bringing more than five decades of experience in cinema exhibition and film programming.

Beginning his career at the historic Orson Welles Cinema in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Garen went on to operate and revitalize several well-known independent cinemas in the Boston area, including the Somerville Theatre and Dedham Community Theatre.

Through his longstanding involvement with the Boston Science Fiction Film Festival, he has contributed to the development of a cultural event recognized for its longevity and dedicated community. His experience spans festival programming, venue operations, audience engagement, and independent cinema.