IFFNY would like to give a heartfelt thank you to all the incredible extraordinary individuals who came together and worked tirelessly to make this event a success. The IFFNY team was highly professional, very welcoming to our guests and VIPs, and we appreciate all your hard work and compassion. A special thank you to our organizers, grand jury members, volunteers, photographers, our Red Carpet hosts and media who attended our successful 2018 events.
ORGANIZERS
Executive Director & Founder Mrika Krasniqi
International Liaison Director & Presenter Ermira Babamusta
Festival Selector Ibër Deari
IFFNY Presenter Giorgio Kolaj
Festival Coordinator Arlinda Prelvukaj
Festival Coordinator Itta Ram
Financial Advisor & Audio Engineer Ferit Kuleta
Program Advisor & Editor Bajram Shala
Marketing Consultant Lora Qosja
Web Developer Egzon Bunjaku
Designer Hekuran Rexhepi, Asha Graphic
GRAND JURY
Jotti Ejlli (President of Jury)
Ibër Deari (Festival Selector)
Kendrick Merdani
Margherita Peluso
John Blenn
VOLUNTEERS
Red Carpet Media Coordinator LoRena Escobar
VIP Area Hospitality Assistant Samantha Daniels
VIP Area Hospitality Assistant Danielle Hall
VIP Area Hospitality Assistant JoAnna Pacilio
RED CARPET HOSTS
Alex Hermoso
Amina Zhaman
Diar Xani
Candy Escobar
Ruslan Nazmutdinov
Jenny Hodo
Jordan Griffith
Kamila Roth
Lee Bradshaw
Stephen Edwards
Martin Martinez
Halil Mula
Beqir Sina
MC Rai
Lucero López
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS
Ilir Rizaj
Ivan Morales
Innovation Media New York
MUSIC BY:
CYNATION
Josh Mak, Simon Lai, Andrew Teo, Aaron Mak
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY:
The Frank Sinatra School of Arts Ensemble: Lucas Bargebuhr (Alto Saxophone), Astra Rincon (Alto Saxophone), Ben Levine (Tenor Saxophone), Earl Simons (Trumpet), Sebastian Arias (Trumpet), Brandon Dill (Piano), Tahj Greaves (Bass), Tarrell Nedderman (Drums), Simon Safos (Vocal).