A year ago, production companies were feeling the burn of having film craft in advertising undervalued as budget and time pressures took precedence. Since then, cinematic commercials have proliferated. The judging of Film Craft is going to be an exciting category to watch – and participate in.

New York Festivals has chosen some of the world’s most technically advanced filmmakers for its Executive Jury, to judge this year’s Film Craft submissions New York City on April 30 and May 1.

“We’re thrilled to have this highly regarded award-winning collective of production experts to curate the 2019 New York Festivals Film Craft winners,” stated Susan Glass Ruse, executive director of New York Festivals Advertising Awards.

“Their ability to recognise impeccably creative and flawlessly executed work will result in artistically captivating films being honoured.”

“Effective advertising finds the perfect balance between art and commerce,” added Jesse Brihn, director of production, Droga5.

“And, as an industry of creative problem solvers, it’s our duty to our clients and ourselves, that we honour the public with integrity driven, purposeful content. I’m honoured to be a part of the New York Festivals International Advertising Awards and look forward to recognizing this year’s incredible collection of filmmakers.”

The 2019 Film Craft Executive Jury is:

• Jesse Brihn, Director of Production, Droga5
• Anna de Castro, Executive Producer, Google Creative Lab, NY
• Jordana Freydberg, Executive Producer, London Alley
• Sara Greco, Executive Producer, Serial Pictures
• Charles Howell, Managing Director, Framestore, New York
• Megan Kelly, Founder/Managing Partner/EP, Honor Society
• Zack Kortright, EP/Head of Business Development, Hornet
• Michael Kuhn, Founding Partner/Director, Greenpoint Pictures
• Adam Perloff, Executive Producer, BBH New York
• Sune Sorensen, Director, Cadence Films

The Final deadline to enter the 2019 New York Festivals Advertising Awards is March 1, 2019. Find more information and enter the 2019 competition here.