Our judge pool consists of professionals who have either written, produced, directed or appeared in short films, features and/or TV series and all have IMDB credits or work in video production or education. For confidentiality, we do not disclose which judges scored which films.
Stephen Sherwood
Festival Director
Founder and director of Southern Shorts Awards, dedicated to providing filmmakers with professional feedback and recognition for their craft.
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Kevin L. Powers
Program Director & Filmmaker
Former Program Director for the Gwinnett Center International Film Festival, writer/producer/director with over fifteen years in the independent film industry. Currently working on a new feature film to be filmed in Georgia.
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Steve Anderson
Director of Photography & Colorist
Skilled and seasoned professional who has worked on features, TV shows, commercials, and documentaries including "America's Castles," "A Man Named Pearl," and "Restore America."
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Ted Rubin
Producer
Experienced producer on many local productions who has worked in almost every facet of film production. Known for creating efficient and professional sets while combining Hollywood standards with southern hospitality.
Deborah Childs
Actress & Executive Board Member
Professional actress who began performing in eighth grade and has been acting in the Atlanta area since 2000. Executive Board member of Georgia Production Partnership and performer in the longest running play in Atlanta theatre history.
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Brian W. Peterson
Screenwriter & Novelist
Creative screenwriter and novelist with a degree in TV, Film, and Radio. Has published five novels and released the acclaimed Star Trek fan film "The Lost Starship" that gained recognition in the fan film community.