Category: BIFF Judges

• Steve
• September 30, 2026October 1, 2026
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Victoria Barrell Joins BIFF2026 Senior Judge Documentary We’re thrilled to welcome Victoria to the Bournemouth International Film Festival as our Senior Judge – Documentary! Victoria Barrell is an experienced, strategically focused production executive and co-Founder and Managing Director of award-winning Sylver Entertainment. Based in Dorset, Sylver specialises in theatrical documentaries, premium long-form series and branded content for the international marketplace. A PGA-nominated producer, Victoria is known for securing unparalleled access to the world’s elite sports figures, leveraging an exceptional network of talent relationships spanning directors, producers, editors, and writers to bring landmark stories to the screen. Her critically acclaimed films have screened at festivals worldwide and earned multiple award nominations. Her credits include (Sports EMMY-winning) McEnroe, The Greatest Game, (The Race Media Awards Documentary Winner) HILL, Schmeichel, Butcher: Invisible Wounds, LOMU, Bobby Robson: More Than A Manager (SJA Winner) and The Edge. Link All Posts BIFF Judges Victoria Barrell Joins BIFF2026 September 30, 2026/ Victoria Barrell Joins BIFF2026 Senior Judge Documentary We’re thrilled to welcome Victoria to the Bournemouth International Film Festival as our Senior… Read More Dominika Scott-Jones Joins BIFF2026 September 21, 2026/ Dominika Scott-Jones Joins BIFF2026 Senior Judge Scripts We’re thrilled to welcome Dominika to the Bournemouth International Film Festival as our Senior… Read More Stephanie Horsman Joins BIFF September 23, 2025/ Stephanie Horsman Senior Film Judge 2025 We’re thrilled to welcome Stephanie Horsman to the Bournemouth International Film Festival as our… Read More Load More End of Content.

• Steve
• September 21, 2026September 21, 2026
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Dominika Scott-Jones Joins BIFF2026 Senior Judge Scripts We’re thrilled to welcome Dominika to the Bournemouth International Film Festival as our Senior Judge – Scripts! D. Scott-Jones is a Scriptwriter and Development Executive creating visceral sci-fi and supernatural thrillers. She transforms mythic and dystopian settings into commercial stories that champion underrepresented voices and female strength. Her journey is rooted in systemic defiance – from working-class cleaning positions to earning a Master’s degree in Scriptwriting, delivering a Development Lab with OutWrd, and leading a workshop on collaboration at the London Screenwriters’ Festival. With eight co-written projects to her name, D. Scott-Jones proves that creative partnerships build stronger stories. She also curates diverse talent through her 12-week Development Lab, guiding genre writers from initial concept, through pitch and into production. Linkedin All Posts BIFF Judges Alice D. Cooper Joins BIFF – Copy September 21, 2026/ Dominika Scott-Jones Joins BIFF2026 Senior Judge Scripts We’re thrilled to welcome Dominika to the Bournemouth International Film Festival as our Senior… Read More Stephanie Horsman Joins BIFF September 23, 2025/ Stephanie Horsman Senior Film Judge 2025 We’re thrilled to welcome Stephanie Horsman to the Bournemouth International Film Festival as our… Read More Alice D. Cooper Joins BIFF July 2, 2025/ Alice D. Cooper Joins BIFF Senior Film Judge 2025 We’re thrilled to welcome Alice D. Cooper to the Bournemouth International Film… Read More Load More End of Content.

• Steve
• September 23, 2025September 21, 2026
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Stephanie Horsman Senior Film Judge 2025 We’re thrilled to welcome Stephanie Horsman to the Bournemouth International Film Festival as our Senior Judge – Film! Stephanie’s career in entertainment began in the early 1990s, shortly after earning degrees in International Relations and Broadcasting from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. Returning to Los Angeles, she quickly rose from assistant to writer-producer at an independent production company, where she worked on several television series for major networks. Her creative versatility soon led her to Paramount’s Los Angeles television affiliate, where she contributed to the on-air promotions department, and later to Another Large Production, an independent company where she wrote, produced, and edited campaigns for network series as well as long-form projects for studios including Columbia Tri-Star. In 2001, Stephanie relocated to New York City, working as a freelancer on promotional, advertising, and corporate projects. She also collaborated on Grand Classics, a trans-Atlantic charity film series. Three years later, she moved to France, where she balanced raising her daughter with a new creative pursuit: screenwriting. Over several years, she completed five screenplays and helped develop a proposed television series set in Monaco. Since settling in the UK, Stephanie has continued to expand her creative path as a writer and producer with her business partner at their film company, Crimson Firefly Productions, while also cultivating a parallel career as a Thai yoga massage therapist and instructor. Her journey reflects a rare blend of storytelling, cross-cultural experience, and a passion for both artistic and personal transformation. People-arrows All Posts BIFF Judges Stephanie Horsman Joins BIFF September 23, 2025/ Stephanie Horsman Senior Film Judge 2025 We’re thrilled to welcome Stephanie Horsman to the Bournemouth International Film Festival as our… Read More Alice D. Cooper Joins BIFF July 2, 2025/ Alice D. Cooper Joins BIFF Senior Film Judge 2025 We’re thrilled to welcome Alice D. Cooper to the Bournemouth International Film… Read More Kathryn Carmichael Joins BIFF June 30, 2025/ Kathryn Carmichael Joins BIFF Senior Film Judge 2025 We’re thrilled to welcome Kathryn Carmichael to the Bournemouth International Film Festival… Read More Load More End of Content.

• Steve
• July 2, 2025September 15, 2026
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Alice D. Cooper Joins BIFF Senior Film Judge 2025 We’re thrilled to welcome Alice D. Cooper to the Bournemouth International Film Festival as our Senior Judge – Film! A.D. Cooper is a multi-award-winning British writer and director known for creating bold, emotionally resonant films that explore complex human stories with wit, grit, and originality. With a background in journalism and advertising, Cooper brings a sharp eye for narrative detail and a passion for storytelling across genres—from social drama to psychological horror. She is also an accomplished theatre writer, audio dramatist, and educator – regularly teaching scriptwriting to Masters degree level at London College of Communication (University of the Arts London). Her many short films, including Put Away, Odds, and The Penny Dropped, have received dozens of international awards and selections – recognised for their strong performances, inventive direction, and fearless exploration of timely themes. Her work has been screened at BAFTA-qualifying festivals and broadcast on international platforms. Alice is currently in post with a women’s sport documentary feature for Branded Studios/Hurcheon Films, as well as a darkly comic drama short that she directed and co-produced for Film Expo South.  Instagram Vimeo Linkedin People-arrows All Posts BIFF Judges Stephanie Horsman Joins BIFF September 23, 2025/ Stephanie Horsman Senior Film Judge 2025 We’re thrilled to welcome Stephanie Horsman to the Bournemouth International Film Festival as our… Read More Alice D. Cooper Joins BIFF July 2, 2025/ Alice D. Cooper Joins BIFF Senior Film Judge 2025 We’re thrilled to welcome Alice D. Cooper to the Bournemouth International Film… Read More Kathryn Carmichael Joins BIFF June 30, 2025/ Kathryn Carmichael Joins BIFF Senior Film Judge 2025 We’re thrilled to welcome Kathryn Carmichael to the Bournemouth International Film Festival… Read More Load More End of Content.

• Steve
• June 30, 2025September 15, 2026
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Kathryn Carmichael Joins BIFF Senior Film Judge 2025 We’re thrilled to welcome Kathryn Carmichael to the Bournemouth International Film Festival as our Senior Judge – Film! Kathryn is an award-winning writer, director, and producer, as well as a BAFTA Cymru member and Director of Bad-Fox Productions Ltd. With a Master’s degree in International Film Production, she has directed high-profile campaigns for major brands such as Heineken and produced a wide range of projects across short, corporate, and feature films. Her company has produced acclaimed short films including I DO, The Loop, The Proprietor, Iridescent, and The Orchard, featuring BAFTA-winning talent. Kathryn’s recent accolades include “Director of the Year 2023” at the RS Film Festival and an Audience Award at the Berlin Lift-Off Film Festival. Her short film The Orchard won Best Sci-Fi at multiple festivals and was showcased on the Big Screen in Piccadilly Square. Her writing credits include successful scripts such as Division9 and The Orchard – A Seed of Hope series. She has also produced trailers for three feature films — BHARAL, Peace In Our Time, and Division9— and is currently attached as producer to two TV series in development, with several additional features on her diverse and growing slate. Facebook Instagram Youtube Linkedin People-arrows All Posts BIFF Judges Stephanie Horsman Joins BIFF September 23, 2025/ Stephanie Horsman Senior Film Judge 2025 We’re thrilled to welcome Stephanie Horsman to the Bournemouth International Film Festival as our… Read More Alice D. Cooper Joins BIFF July 2, 2025/ Alice D. Cooper Joins BIFF Senior Film Judge 2025 We’re thrilled to welcome Alice D. Cooper to the Bournemouth International Film… Read More Kathryn Carmichael Joins BIFF June 30, 2025/ Kathryn Carmichael Joins BIFF Senior Film Judge 2025 We’re thrilled to welcome Kathryn Carmichael to the Bournemouth International Film Festival… Read More Load More End of Content.

• Steve
• June 27, 2025September 15, 2026
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Bella Tomlinson Joins BIFF Senior Animation Judge 2026 We’re thrilled to welcome Bella Tomlinson to the Bournemouth International Film Festival as our Senior Judge – Animation! BAFTA-nominated Bella Tomlinson is a highly experienced animation producer with a strong understanding of commercial, long-form, and independent animation. She spent a decade at the award-winning Hot Animation studio, eventually producing iconic children’s series including Bob the Builder and Pingu. In 2020, she joined Kino Bino as their Producer, where she continues to champion bold storytelling. Her first animated short, Of All the Things, reflects her commitment to nurturing new talent and supporting women entering the animation industry. Bella brings a wealth of industry insight and a passion for storytelling in animation to her role as a judge at the Bournemouth International Film Festival. https://www.instagram.com/bella_t_producer/https://www.linkedin.com/in/bella-tomlinson-233bb574/   All Posts BIFF Judges Stephanie Horsman Joins BIFF September 23, 2025/ Stephanie Horsman Senior Film Judge 2025 We’re thrilled to welcome Stephanie Horsman to the Bournemouth International Film Festival as our… Read More Alice D. Cooper Joins BIFF July 2, 2025/ Alice D. Cooper Joins BIFF Senior Film Judge 2025 We’re thrilled to welcome Alice D. Cooper to the Bournemouth International Film… Read More Kathryn Carmichael Joins BIFF June 30, 2025/ Kathryn Carmichael Joins BIFF Senior Film Judge 2025 We’re thrilled to welcome Kathryn Carmichael to the Bournemouth International Film Festival… Read More Load More End of Content.

• Steve
• June 19, 2025September 15, 2026
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Lucy V Hay Joins BIFF Senior Scriptwriting Judge 2025 We’re thrilled to welcome Lucy V. Hay to the Bournemouth International Film Festival as our Senior Judge – Scriptwriting! Lucy V. Hay is a script editor, author, and blogger at Bang2write, the UK’s top screenwriting blog. She’s worked in the film industry for 20+ years on UK features and shorts. As LV Hay and Lizzie Fry, she writes bestselling thriller novels and non-fiction, including Little Boy Missing and Writing & Selling Thriller Screenplays.  www.bang2write.com/resources http://www.instagram.com/Bang2write https://www.tiktok.com/@bang2write All Posts BIFF Judges Stephanie Horsman Joins BIFF September 23, 2025/ Stephanie Horsman Senior Film Judge 2025 We’re thrilled to welcome Stephanie Horsman to the Bournemouth International Film Festival as our… Read More Alice D. Cooper Joins BIFF July 2, 2025/ Alice D. Cooper Joins BIFF Senior Film Judge 2025 We’re thrilled to welcome Alice D. Cooper to the Bournemouth International Film… Read More Kathryn Carmichael Joins BIFF June 30, 2025/ Kathryn Carmichael Joins BIFF Senior Film Judge 2025 We’re thrilled to welcome Kathryn Carmichael to the Bournemouth International Film Festival… Read More Load More End of Content.