Filminute Jury

and her follow-up Princesita, which premiered at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival, Marialy has also directed music videos, TV shows (including HBO’s Perry Mason), and over 500 commercials.

Her success with short films will especially resonate with the Filminute audience. Marialy’s 1996 short Desde Siempre won the Santiago Short Film Festival and was reviewed in the esteemed Cahiers du Cinéma. She co-directed Smog in 2005 with Filminute jury alum Sebastián Lelio. Her 2010 short Blokes was a Cannes Short Film Palme d’Or contender and won over 50 festival awards, while her 2015 documentary short Melody was featured in the New York Times’ OpDocs series. All her films are produced by Fábula, led by acclaimed Latin American producers Pablo and Juan de Dios Larraín.

Marialy’s impressive and versatile body of work across multiple formats makes her an ideal fit for the Filminute jury. We’re looking forward to her insights on this year’s films. Bienvenida, Marialy!

of FIPRESCI, Paola Casella, to the jury.

Paola is a leading voice in Italian cinema, regularly contributing to MYmovies, Italy’s top film website, and frequently appearing on television to share her insights. Her work is also featured in the cultural and arts sections of Corriere della Sera, as well as in renowned publications such as Cinecritica, Cineforum, Bianco e Nero, and 8 e mezzo.

Beyond her criticism, Paola teaches Cinema History, Film Criticism, and Film Industry studies at Università Cattolica and other prestigious Italian universities. Her influence extends to film festivals worldwide, where she has served on the juries of many of the industry’s leading festivals (including Cannes and Venice) further solidifying her reputation as an authority on global cinema.

Paola’s vast experience in film evaluation will be an invaluable asset to this year’s jury, enriching our collective understanding of what makes a great one-minute film. Benvenuta, Paola!

directors, production companies, and post houses across the commercial, television, and feature film industries. She has played a pivotal role in launching the careers of renowned filmmakers and photographers.

Nikki’s influence extends beyond representation. She has served as a consultant for Grey’s Anatomy, received a GLAAD award for her appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show, and is an active member of The Television Academy, Screen Actors Guild, AICP, GLAAD, and The Female Founder Collective.

Her expertise at the intersection of film and advertising, along with her advocacy for female and underrepresented filmmakers, will resonate with the Filminute community. As Nikki says, “I’m always looking for something interesting, thought-provoking points of view.”

Nikki’s outstanding contribution as a 2018 Filminute juror makes us excited to welcome her back, and we eagerly anticipate her insights on this year’s films. Welcome back Nikki!

His 2022 drama Uncounted dominated the awards, winning Top Rated, People’s Choice, and the 1st Jury Commendation! In 2017, his film Comedic Relief also won Top Rated.

With over 100 documentaries and 200 commercials to his name, Carlos has worked across animation, live action, nonfiction, and corporate projects, while also serving as a cinema professor. He credits one-minute films with shaping his cinematic narrative, enabling him to develop new storytelling processes and to explore the relationship between story and time.

Bienvenido, Carlos!

technology innovations and teams in over a dozen countries.

Sabaa is also the co-founder of Wealthie Works Daily, a media + fintech venture that will soon initiate the opening of investment accounts for kids and families. Last but not least, Sabaa is Chief Creative Officer of Cossette, Canada’s largest marketing and advertising agency.

the past decade, has built a worldwide community of indie filmmakers and creative producers with whom he is now working with to expand the initiative’s reach and support of both independent film and independent filmmakers.