FilmScene's new programming director collaborates with Iowa City community to create thoughtful screenings Paris Barraza, Iowa City Press-Citizen Ben Delgado began working at FilmScene at a unique time. Delgado, 34, came aboard in the first week of June as the new programming director, responsible for curating the theater’s content and creating community engagement. The position was previously held by Rebecca Fons, who introduced initiatives like the African Diaspora at FilmScene and was included on the Press-Citizen’s 2018 “People to Watch” list. Delgado’s workdays have since been a myriad of emails, meetings and phone calls intended to shape upcoming plans for the theater and open communication between the public and FilmScene.