JUDGES

Michelle Filippi
Judge

Born in Caracas, Venezuela. From a diplomatic family. She graduated high school at Cliffside Park New Jersey  and College for Tourism in Margarita Island, Venezuela. Michelle started as a volunteer for FLIFF 2008 and 11 years later she was promoted from Special Operations Coordinator, to Hospitality Director then to Operations Director. Since 2017, Michelle is FLIFF's Executive Director for the year round art-houses Savor Cinema, Cinema Paradiso Hollywood & the FLIFF Drive-In Cinema.

Sara Rogers
Judge

Ms. Rogers has worked in and around the South Florida Film & Stage industry for more than 30 years in numerous capacities including; teaching, coaching, casting, writing, stage management and as talent. She created stage and camera programs for new and seasoned actors including “Step One Workshop” – (a program for beginning actors to learn how to approach the industry from a business prospective).

Tiffany Porter
Judge

Tiffany Porter is the Co-Founding Director of FLOW Film Festival and market, in addition to being heavily involved with other collaborative film-maker initiatives such as the founding and Executive Director of Wollongong Lights Film-Makers' Club and involvement close to the founding director with Film City, Inc. Tiffany has spent many years in front of and behind the camera or stage in a variety of roles across the entertainment industry and worked as an Associate Producer for R.A.P.-it-Up Productions, providing critical analysis for entertainers to sharpen their game. Tiffany has also worked for a local newspaper and is renowned in the region for producing fair, balanced and impartial researched articles. Judging must have been in the blood as she has produced popular reviews across platforms, and even as a child was called upon to fairly settle playground disputes on a regular occasion.

Please Note: FLOW FFM prefer not to have any staff members involved in judging as we prefer to remain impartial, however Tiffany was called upon to replace another judge at the last minute. She does not have any connections in this years' finalist line-up so our high importance on impartiality will be maintained.

Vladimir Lescouflair
Judge

Vladimir Lescouflair is a Filmmaker, Writer, TV/Video Producer and Editor. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications from Florida International University’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication. He has numerous credits in film and television, he worked as lead editor at NBC TV, as writer, producer, director of his own independent film Disturbed. Vladimir is an Adjunct Professor at Barry University where he teaches Advanced Video Editing and Television Production.

Bryan G Thompson
​Judge

​Bryan G Thompson, is an award-winning filmmaker, international business executive, and US Army Veteran. He studied International Business at Eastern Michigan University earning his B.A. and Law at the College of William & Mary, earning his J.D. in 2012. In December 2017, he earned his LL.M. at the University of Miami with coursework including TV and Film Distribution and International Law. Having begun his work in Media and Entertainment several years prior to attending law school, his studies lead him to eventually write and produce films spanning several genre, often dealing with complex legal issues. He is known for the following film productions: El Sueño, Rogue Cell, Thanksgiving With The Carters, and Noventa.  2021 releases include: Valentine’s Date, Rogue Cell: Shadow Warrior, Carter Family Reunion, and Easter Someday.  In addition, Thompson appears as an actor in the international thriller Cold Light.​