NEW YORK, NY – The 2024 New York Festivals Advertising Awards has announced Harbor as the host for its prestigious event. The film craft executive jury will be led by Zak Tucker, the visionary CEO of Harbor. Harbor, a global production and post-production studio, is respected in the feature film, episodic, and advertising industries. Tucker’s expertise and leadership have propelled Harbor to become synonymous with artistry and innovation.
With a focus on talent, technical innovation, and the preservation of artistic vision, Harbor operates in major cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, and London. Tucker’s unique blend of skill and insight makes him an ideal choice for the Film Craft Executive Jury Chair. Under his leadership, the jury is expected to curate a list of meticulously crafted and artistically captivating work.
Tucker’s extensive connections within the film industry will aid in assembling a diverse panel of creative talent. Joining the jury are industry innovators such as Deb Archambault, Head of Production at BBH, Nikki Baker, Co-CCO at Fallon USA, Diego Bertagni, ECD at BCW Global, Scott Bell, CCO at Droga5 USA, Ali Brown, President at PRETTYBIRD USA, Edward Burns, Actor/Director/Writer, Bianca Guimaraes, Partner & Executive Creative Director at Mischief, and Erica Roberts, CCO at BBH USA.
In his role as the Film Craft Executive Jury Chair, Tucker expressed his excitement to lead a gathering of film professionals integral to Harbor’s global community. He emphasized the vision of Harbor, which empowers filmmakers by emphasizing artistry, boutique service, and enterprise-level infrastructure. Together, the jury will explore and honor the finest achievements in film craft.
Selection for the 2024 New York Festivals Film Craft Executive Jury is currently underway, with more announcements expected. The jury will review submissions shortlisted by the New York Festivals Advertising Awards Shortlist Jury.
The New York Festivals Advertising Awards competition attracts entries from over 60 countries and is judged by a panel of more than 200 industry professionals. The official deadline to enter the 2024 awards is April 5, 2024. For more information, visit the official New York Festivals website.
About New York Festivals: Celebrating the World’s Best Work since 1957, New York Festivals encompasses several competitions including the Advertising Awards, AME Awards, NYF Health, Radio Awards, and TV & Film Awards. Entries are judged by peers in their respective industries.
For more information and to view past winners, visit www.newyorkfestivals.com.