New York Festivals announces 2017 Film Craft Executive Jury Panel

New York Festivals International Advertising Awards has announced the 2017 Film Craft Executive Jury panel. The 2017 Jury comprises prominent Directors, Executive Producers, Creative Directors and Production Executives who are some of the most creative, technically advanced filmmakers in the industry today. 

This discerning panel of creative minds dedicated to the quality and aesthetics of the filmmaking process will assemble together in New York City on Saturday, April 8, to review all shortlisted Film Craft submissions selected by New York Festivals Grand Jury. Together, they will decide the trophy-winning Film Craft entries worthy of being called the World’s Best Advertising. 

“The 2017 Film Craft Executive Jury represents some of the most respected award-winning creatives working in film today,” said Michael Demetriades, Executive Director of New York Festivals International Advertising Awards. “We are extremely honoured to provide a jury of this caliber to our Film Craft entrants, their dedication to their craft and their collective experience creating breakthrough work provide them with the ability to recognise creative excellence.” 

The 2017 Film Craft Executive Jury: 

Butler Murray, Executive Creative Director, Framestore Pictures USA

Danilo Lauria, Creative Director, Fusion, an ABC - Univision Joint-Venture Fusion, an ABC - Univision Joint-Venture USA

Anthony Nelson, Head of Content Production, JWT USA

David Rolfe, EVP, Director of Integrated Productions, BBDO New York USA

Niles Roth, Creative Director/ Director, Greenpoint Pictures USA

Jennifer Siegel, Executive Producer, Framestore Pictures USA

Ben Smith, Executive Creative Director, The Mill USA

Jin Whang, Creative Director, HBO USA

The inaugural NYF Film Craft Executive Jury will be chaired by the award-winning innovative creative and technical special effects influencer, Angus Kneale, Chief Creative Officer of The Mill. 

The 2017 New York Show includes four creative panel sessions that will take place during the day at the NYIT Auditorium on Broadway, New York City, followed by the awards ceremony in Rose Theater. A celebratory after-party will be held at the Ascent Lounge, on the 4th floor of Time Warner Center, to toast all the winners of the World’s Best Advertising.