CAYLA CLEMENTS  2026 ISFF DOCUMENTARY JUROR

Cayla Clements is a Media Coordinator for the award-winning PBS documentary series POV: American television’s longest-running showcase for independent nonfiction films. She is a graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications and was a 2024 film fellow at the Bronx Documentary Center.

NICOLE LONDON  2026 ISFF DOCUMENTARY JUROR

Nicole London is an Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated producer and director whose career began as an associate producer at PBS's To the Contrary and local television stations in Maryland. Since then, she has collaborated with many of the leading directors in documentary filmmaking.

Her credits include American Masters: Marvin Gaye: What's Going On; American Masters: Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me; POV's American Promise; Independent Lens: The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution, which received a 2016 News & Documentary Emmy nomination for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking; Life & Life; and Netflix's Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy, directed by Stanley Nelson.

London also produced Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool, earning a 2020 Grammy nomination for Best Music Film and winning the 2021 News & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Arts and Culture Documentary. In 2021, she was honored as a Trailblazer at the 22nd Annual African American Women in Cinema Film Festival.

Most recently, she co-directed and produced documentaries on Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass for Maryland Public Television, released in October 2022. She also produced two films currently streaming on PBS: WE WANT THE FUNK!, an exploration of funk music's roots and enduring influence, which received two 2026 News & Documentary Emmy nominations; and American Masters: The Disappearance of Miss Scott, about pioneering jazz pianist and civil rights activist Hazel Scott. The film was named runner-up for the Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film, which carries a $50,000 award, and also received a 2026 News & Documentary Emmy nomination.

ALEX MEGARO  2026 ISFF DOCUMENTARY JUROR

Alex Megaro is a filmmaker who produced/edited WTO/99, winner of the IDA Award for Best Editing, and Driftwood, winner of the Slamdance Grand Jury Prize for Narrative Feature. He directed the multi-award winning documentary short Krush the Wrestler, produced/edited two seasons of the VICE documentary series Source Material, and produced the Sheffield Doc Fest and AFI Docs official selection 8:08 How We Respond.

GARRET BESS  2026 ISFF NARRATIVE JUROR

Garrett Bess is the Founder and CEO of Two River Pictures, an award-winning production company specializing in original television programming, branded content, corporate communications, and live event experiences. Over a career spanning more than 30 years, Garrett has built a reputation for blending cinematic storytelling with strategic business communications for many of the world's leading brands.

Garrett began his career producing direct response advertising and long-form television campaigns before his company was acquired by Grey Global Group (WPP), where he served as President of Great Response. He later partnered with Academy Award® and Emmy®-nominated actress Joan Cusack to develop and produce original television programming, including Joan Cusack's Local Flavor for the Travel Channel.

He went on to found Two River Pictures, producing acclaimed unscripted food, travel, and lifestyle programming. His credits include The Four Coursemen, a James Beard Award-nominated Cooking Channel special, the two-time Emmy-nominated Good Food America, and Bike to Bites, the internationally distributed travel and culinary series he currently executive produces and hosts.
Today, Garrett leads Two River Pictures as a global creative partner to Fortune 500 companies and high-growth technology brands, helping organizations tell compelling stories through award-winning content, immersive live experiences, and strategic communications around the world.

TIANA HARRIS  2026 ISFF NARRATIVE JUROR

Tiana Harris is an acclaimed creative professional renowned for her expertise in strategy and production, driving teams to craft culturally significant moments in media. With over ten years of experience across the entertainment industry—including creative agencies, studios, and production companies—Tiana has built a stellar reputation for excellence in her work and programming.
Recently, as a programmer for the 25th Anniversary Tribeca Festival, she supported Feature selections and expanded creator programming to over nine events. Previously, as the Senior Program Manager for Stubios, a newly launched microstudio for Tubi, Tiana leveraged her experience from leading creator programs for major brands like Google, YouTube, and Walmart. She developed a slate of original titles for the platform, featuring innovative creatives like Lady London and Kelon Campbell.

Tiana’s impressive Hollywood credentials extend far beyond Tubi. She has managed digital presences for prominent entities such as HOORAE, BET, Laugh Out Loud, HBO's Euphoria, Netflix, and Lionsgate. Her production expertise includes original digital series featuring stars like Issa Rae, Baby Tate, Smino, Common, and Kevin Hart. Additionally, she has been involved in numerous productions, live events, award shows, and comedy specials, including Dave Chappelle's Emmy-winning Equanimity.

As an executive producer for YouTube’s Bear Witness, Take Action initiative, Tiana has showcased the work of Black Voices Fund creators, producing special presentations and short films, including specials with Keke Palmer and Common. She has also played a crucial role in connecting the YouTube original programming team with emerging Black producers and below-the-line talent.
Tiana's remarkable contributions to the industry have earned her numerous accolades, including Streamys and a Realscreen Award, along with features in publications like AdWeek and Rolling Out magazine. She was also honored as part of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list, highlighting her impact and influence in the entertainment landscape.

MAUREEN TOWEY  2026 ISFF NARRATIVE JUROR

Maureen Towey is a director working across artistic mediums. She has directed videos and visuals for award-winning musicians such as Arcade Fire, Ray LaMontagne, Sharon Van Etten, Tune-Yards and Caroline Shaw. For The New York Times, Towey directed “Sensations of Sound” for NYT VR and served as the lead director for The Daily 360. Her short film, “The 8th Year of the Emergency”, starred Mary Beth Peil and screened all over the world. For brands, Maureen has directed short films for Patagonia and curated a performance series for Hermès. As an ensemble member with Sojourn Theatre, Towey directs radical community-based arts events, such as Finding Penelope, which inspired a documentary and a book. A highlight of her live performance work was directing Black Mountain Songs, which was co-created with Bryce Dessner of The National and starred the Brooklyn Youth Chorus (BAM in NYC, Barbican in London).