TFF 2026 JURY
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HEAD OF JURY
Phoebe is a visual artist, performer/improvisor who studies at the world-renowned Groundlings Theatre/ School and has written and performed sketch comedy and appeared in a variety of short and feature films. www.phoebesarason.net
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Shawna is a filmmaker from Los Angeles, California, and has edited feature films, documentaries, and doc-drama series. She studied film at San Diego State University, and received her Bachelor degree from the school of Theatre, Television and Film. During her studies, she discovered the art of film editing, and the college radio station, where she became a DJ, and soon immersed herself in both music and film. As a storyteller, Shawna compares the rhythm of editing to music, — the cadence, the complexities, and the disciplines of the unknown. There is truth in every frame.
Shawna is currently editing a feature documentary titled Another Take. This film follows six women and non-binary directors, as they each navigate making a feature film in different parts of the world. -
Zach is an actor/director and a longtime Topanga resident. Most recent Tv/film credits include Magnum P.I., Happy Endings, It’s always Sunny in Philadelphia, Santa Clarita Diet, Parenthood amongst others. Zach is honored to be serving on the jury for TIFF his 2nd year in a row.
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