Giorgio Kolaj, John Blenn, Kendrick Merdani, Mira Babamusta, Margherita Peluso, Mrika Krasniqi, Jotti Ejlli (Photo by Ivan Morales, Innovation Media New York)
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).
Alex Hermoso of NBC & Telemundo at IFFNY Red Carpet (Photo by Ivan Morales, Innovation Media New York)Aredenisa Xani, Diar Xani, Amina Zhaman, IFFNY Red Carpet (Photo by Ivan Morales, Innovation Media New York)Candy Escobar, Hollywood World Magazine IFFNY Red Carpet (Photo by Ivan Morales, Innovation Media New York)LoRenda Escobar IFFNY Red Carpet (Photo by Ivan Morales, Innovation Media New York)Martin Martinez on the IFFNY Red Carpet ( (Photo by 1212 Magazine))Kamila Roth on the IFFNY Red Carpet (Photo by Ivan Morales, Innovation Media New York)Jenny Hodo on the IFFNY Red Carpet for Prishtina Press (Ilir Rizaj Photo)Jenny Hodo on the IFFNY Red Carpet for Prishtina Press (Ilir Rizaj Photo)Kamila Roth and Amina Zhaman on the IFFNY Red Carpet (Photo by Ivan Morales, Innovation Media New York)Ivan Morales on the IFFNY Red Carpet (Photo by Innovation Media New York)Amina Zhaman on the IFFNY Red Carpet (Photo by Ilir Rizaj)Amina Zhaman on the IFFNY Red Carpet (Photo by Ilir Rizaj)Halil Mula on the IFFNY Red Carpet for RTV21 (Photo by Ilir Rizaj)Arlinda Prelvukaj and Mrika Krasniqi at IFFNY Red Carpet (Photo by Ilir Rizaj)Giorgio Kolaj and Beqir Sina of IFFNY Red Carpet (Photo by Ilir Rizaj)Stephen ‘Illflix’ Edwards on the Red Carpet with Kamila Roth (Photo by 1212 Magazine, Lee Bradshaw)MC Rai on the IFFNY Red Carpet (Photo by 1212 Magazine, Lee Bradshaw)Candy Escobar and Stephen Illflo Edwards on the IFFNY Red Carpet (Photo by Lee Bradshaw, 1212 Magazine)Jordan Griffith and Jenny Hodo on the IFFNY Red Carpet for Prishtina Press & Bigafromedia (Photo by 1212 Magazine, Lee Bradshaw)Candy Escobar on the IFFNY Red Carpet for Hollywood World Magazine (Photo by Innovation Media New York, Ivan Morales)Ivan Morales and Mrika Krasniqi on the IFFNY Red Carpet (Innovation Media New York Photography)Samantha Daniels and Mira Babamusta IFFNY Awards Gala (Photo by Ilir Rizaj)Ferit Kulta on the IFFNY Awards Gala (Photo by Ilir Rizaj)Amina Zhaman, Ferit Kuleta, Kamila Roth on the IFFNY Awards Gala (Photo by Ilir Rizaj)Amina Zhaman and Mira Babamusta on the IFFNY Awards Gala (Photo by Ilir Rizaj)Ilir Rizaj at the IFFNY Awards Gala (Photo by Beqir Sina)MC Rai on the IFFNY Red Carpet for MC Rai Productions (Photo by Ilir Rizaj)John Blenn, Margherita Peluso, Kendrick Merdani on the IFFNY Red Carpet (Photo by Ilir Rizaj)Halil Mula, Mrika Krasniqi, Beqir Sina on the IFFNY Red Carpet (Photo by Ilir Rizaj)Ferit Kuleta, Mrika Krasniqi on the IFFNY Red Carpet (Photo by Ilir Rizaj)Danielle Hall and JoAnna Pacilio at Producers Club Theater (Photo by NY Elite Magazine)John Blenn, Kendrick Merdani, Margherita Peluso, Mrika Krasniqi, Jotti Ejlli (Photo by Ilir Berisha)Candy Escobar on the IFFNY Red Carpet for Hollywood World (Ilir Rizaj Photography)
