JURY
Diego Quecano
Diego Quecano is an accomplished Prop Master, Art Director, and Set Decorator whose work spans feature films, television, theater, commercials, and large-scale immersive experiences. A member of IATSE Local 52, Diego has contributed to internationally recognized productions, including The Wandering Earth II, The Kill Room, Stamped From the Beginning (Netflix), and Jack Ryan (Paramount Pictures).With a background in both Industrial Design and Dramatic Arts, he brings a uniquely interdisciplinary perspective to visual storytelling—balancing conceptual depth with hands-on craftsmanship. In addition to his film and television work, Diego has served as a production designer for branded experiences with artists such as Bad Bunny, Karol G, and Selena Gomez, creating immersive environments that merge cultural relevance with bold creative direction.
Originally from Bogotá and now based in Brooklyn, Diego is known for his collaborative spirit, visual precision, and commitment to elevating narrative through design.
Piero Basso
Born in northern Italy and based in NYC, Piero Basso graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, Cinema, from the University of Turin. In a career spanning over 25 years, Basso has photographed 17 feature films, and TV series, along with numerous documentaries, short films, music videos and commercials. His work has been honored at some of the most prestigious film festivals around the globe, including Venice (Una Famiglia, Competition), Locarno (Seven Acts of Mercy, Competition), Cannes (Darker than Midnight, Semaine de la Critique), Berlin (Dafne, Panorama, Fipresci Award as Best Feature Film and Canone Effimero at the Forum in 2025, Special Mention of the Documentary Award Jury), Turin (Santina, Competition), Oberhausen (Zakaria, Competition), Clermont-Ferrant, Busan, Huesca, Marrakech, Santa Barbara, and several others. He recently received a Best Cinematography Award at the 23rd Beverly Hills Film Festival. In 2009, he was invited to join the AIC, the exclusive Italian Association of Cinematographers and he is a member of the International Cinematographers Guild.
Heather DiPietro
Heather DiPietro is a freelance producer in New York City with 8+ years of experience in digital media, broadcast, print, and film. She has an in-depth understanding of the production process from development to post-production. Her work has appeared online, on television, and at film festivals in the U.S. and abroad. Heather thrives on helping creatives and directors achieve their vision. She’s a collaborative partner and cross-functional leader, consistently driving process improvement in order to maintain the integrity of the creative and budget. Apart from producing, she’s a Jane of all trades project manager, editor, photographer, and teacher. She enjoys mentoring students and lecturing at the Digital Film Academy in Producing and Web TV Development. Also, she provides production consulting to small agencies and content shops. She loves spending time with her adorable miniature dachshunds Lucy and Maxie. She also enjoys playing basketball, building Legos, and street photography.
Genevieve Shi
Genevieve Shi is an award-winning bilingual actress, singer, and director whose work spans film, television, and the stage. She stars in the feature Don Q alongside Emmy-winner Armand Assante (streaming on Apple TV and Amazon Prime), and her directorial debut Rory Home—which she also produced and led—has won 17 international awards across major cities including New York, Paris, and Singapore. Genevieve’s recent projects include Bayard Street, winner of the Audience Award at the 46th Asian American International Film Festival, and collaborations with Home Alone producer Scott Rosenfelt on the pilot Main Street and the feature Original Sound. On stage, she has performed solo at Carnegie Hall, sung at Oscar China Night in Beverly Hills, and appeared Off-Broadway in productions like Comfort Women and Green Card. She also serves as a recurring film festival juror, including for the Bergen International Film Festival and Revolution Me. Her work has been spotlighted by Broadway.com, Playbill, Indie Wrap, and more.
Peter Lee
Peter Lee is a Dublin-born director and producer whose debut feature Angelfish was selected for TIFF Next Wave and premiered in 2019 before being distributed by Dark Star Pictures. He studied film in London and later moved to New York, where he directed the documentary pilot Who We Are: Life Lessons from New Yorkers. He went on to work extensively as an assistant director on a range of feature films and shorts.Now based in Los Angeles, Lee co-runs Screen Thirteen, a production company specializing in narrative film and commercial video content. He is currently developing An Easy Guide for Dealing with Loss, a romantic drama series, alongside other film projects.
