Executive Board

EXECUTIVE BOARD

The annual International Beverly Hills Film Festival ®️ was founded in 2001 by award-winning independent filmmaker, Nino Simone.

The Beverly Hills Film Festival ®️ Executive Board is comprised of a group of accomplished experts, who serve on various leadership levels to represent, preserve, and edify the unique identity and vision of the Beverly Hills Film Festival ®️. The BHFF is dedicated to showcasing and promoting exceptional films to the entertainment industry. Designed to bridge the world of cinematic excellence with the renowned community of Beverly Hills, the BHFF hosts world-class screenings, networking events, and educational seminars.

Nino Simone
President / Founder
Anthony Severini
CFO
Adam Ottmar
Festival Producer
Romy Newman
Partnership / Development / Marketing
Anter Isaac
International Business Development
Frederico Lapenda
Executive Producer
Rosie Malek-Yonan
Consultant
Laura Lucio
Media & Special Events Consultant
Alaleh Kamran
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