Ilaria Serra was born in Venice, Italy and is a Professor of Italian and Comparative Studies at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. She is the author of several articles...

Chris Mitchell is a classically trained composer based in Reading, with numerous concert hall, stage and screen credits. “Ruckus” (composer) achieved a BFI Future Film Award and a BAFTA nomination...

Emmanuel Waldron is a London born award-winning pianist and international jazz music artist who has played for Her Majesty The Queen & HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, HRH The Prince...

Grammy-winning conductor and producer Amy Andersson has toured to twenty-two countries conducting operatic, symphonic and video game repertoire. She is known for her commitment toperforming the works of living composers,...

Bart Gavigan is our Festival Head Juror. He  is a graduate of the UK’s National Film School.  His student feature CHILDREN AT THE GATE premiered in the BFI’s ‘British Cinema...