The IFFS Advisory Board brings together some of the most accomplished and experienced professionals from across the film festival industry. We are excited about the diversity and knowledge that each member will contribute. With their support and feedback we’re bringing together visionary keynotes, panel discussions, in-depth work shops focusing on the most pressing and relevant topics facing the film festival industry today.

Bruno Chatelin
COO
filmfestivals.com & fest21.com

Henri Behar
Press Correspondent
Cannes Film Festival & Toronto Film Festival

Peter Belsito
Co-Founder
Film Finders

Liana Bender
Development Director
California Film Institute

Robin Bronk
CEO
The Creative Coalition

Gilbert Adler
Producer (Superman Returns, Valkyrie)
Writer, Director, CEO

Barbara Morgan
Director & Co-Founder
Austin Film Festival

Henry Deas III
Director of Festivals & Markets
Variety

Andrea Galante
Festival Director
Milano International Film Festival

David Garber
President/CEO
Lantern Lane Entertainment LTD.

Nancy Kennedy
Development Director
Seattle International Film Festival

Paul Cohen
Director
FSU College of Motion Picture Arts
“Torchlight Program”

Stephen Nemeth
Founder & Executive Producer
Rhino Films

Shivani Pandya
Managing Director
Dubai International Film Festival

Git Scheynius
Festival Director
Stockholm International Film Festival