The Independent Film Development Corporation announced that it has signed Christopher Frey, a highly experienced consultant to resort developers in New York State, to its board of advisors. He worked at his grandparents' family resort near the Delaware River and later parlayed that experience into a three decade career working for such hospitality icons as Marriott, Hyatt, and Wyndham. Frey is a specialist in hospitality start-ups.

Prior to joining IFLM, he was a member of the launch team of St. George's Club of Bermuda at its New York City office.