The Film Festival Jury brings their talent and expertise as screenwriters, writers, producers, directors, and editors—as well as a passion for study abroad. The jury is comprised of accomplished IES Abroad alumni and film studies-related faculty from our Centers.
The jury will select the top student films for public voting on the basis of capturing the spirit of study abroad, production quality, entertainment, and originality.
Interested in our past festivals? Check them out here:
Rachael E. Cooke is an IES Abroad London alumna & Vice President of Impact at 1Community, an entertainment production using the power of storytelling to drive real-world impact.
Willard Huyck is a motion picture screenwriter and director whose film credits include American Graffiti, Lucky Lady, and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
Senior Assistant Vice President for Academic Programs
Leland L’Hote has been a Program Dean for IES Abroad since 2010 and currently supervises the IES Abroad Centers in Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Madrid, Santiago, and Quito.
Cathleen Owens is an artist and educator who also teaches the course "Experimental Media and the Internet in Contemporary Art" at IES Abroad Amsterdam.
“To see students embrace the stories that are all around you when you live and travel, and to be able to see humanity through another’s eyes is awesome!”
“To see students embrace the stories that are all around you when you live and travel, and to be able to see humanity through another’s eyes is awesome!”Patrick Jager • CEO of CORE Innovation Group
