JURY MEMBERS

JEFF REYNOLDS

Jeff Reynolds is the Founder and CEO of Jeff Reynolds Productions.

As a producer, he has been involved in multiple productions, including Hashtag Blessed the Movie (Co-Executive Producer), Woman in the Maze (Executive Producer/Actor), and Fortis Femina (Executive Producer).

MITESH PATEL

TRACE DE LA TORRE

Mitesh Patel is the CEO and President of Applied Art Productions. He has directed eight feature films and produced and distributed over 25 films across Hollywood and Bollywood in the past decade.

He is also the CEO/ Founder of the American Film Convention and the Chandler International Film Festival.

Trace De La Torre is an award-winning film producer and media executive with over 15 years in the industry. Known for Bezos: The Beginning (2023), she spent a decade at Warner Bros. supporting iconic franchises like The Matrix, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, and The Dark Knight.

As founder, CEO, and President of Trace Media, she oversees content acquisition, production, and distribution in collaboration with top talent.

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VENKAT SAI GUNDA

Venkat Sai Gunda is an award-winning filmmaker, producer, and actor known for his passion for storytelling.

With a background in both regional Indian cinema and international films, he made his mark with the psychological thriller The Deserving, which has received acclaim worldwide.