Judges

Below is a partial list of TMD! judges, the list will be updated from time to time. Thanks.

Terri Zinner: Terri is the Director of Development for Rob Gallagher Literary Management, as well as the creator of the website "A FILM WRITER". Terri has optioned two of her own screenplays, and specializes in screenplay analysis. She works freelance for production companies/agencies in which she has recommended and re-written scripts that have gone to market.

AJ Tesler:  AJ is a graduate of Northwestern University's theater program, and an accomplished screenwriter and actor. He has produced numerous television pilots, and is the founder of the Independent Television Festival (ITV), a high-profile, L.A. based showcase for independently produced TV pilots.

Cindy Baer: Cindy is a writer, actress and critically acclaimed director/producer whose debut feature won 13 film festival awards, appeared on 7 critic's lists for "best film of the year". She is currently in pre-production on her next feature, ODD BRODSKY

Marc Menet: Marc is first and foremost an accomplished and much-sought after director of photography, having helmed numerous distributed features and shooting for National Geographic, MTV, etc.. Marc is producing for the first time this summer, and will of course be the shooter for his feature-length project as well.

Michael Steven Gregory: Michael is an award-winning independent filmmaker of material ranging from mainstream drama and bio-pics to animated action-adventure and videogames. He has scripted series for Fox, UPN and HBO, directed television and features in a variety of genres.

Carmen Cervi: Carmen Cervi is an award winning director and documentarian, as well as an adjunct professor of directing, and screenwriting at Columbia College. His notable works include Revolutionary Comices, Drums Around the World and Sacred Sounds.

John Pizzo: A diverse and prolific screenwriter, with numerous produced and optioned features under his belt. John was formerly trained by veteran script consultant Margo Prescott who has stated "John Pizzo is bar far the most talented screenwriter I have worked with".

Tommy Oliver: A Carnegie Mellon University graduate and founder and CEO of the film and video production company, Black Squirrel Films. He has produced numerous features and shorts and is an accomplished cinematographer.

Elisabeth Fies: Elisabeth is the writer/director/producer of The Commune, and was an associate producer on Conventioneers, winner of a Spirit Award. Lis is also well known as the industry blogger at Kid Sis in Hollywood.com, and is the inspiration for the comicks character Kid Sis, featured in the Eisner-winning Mom's Cancer.

Craig James Pietrowiak: A seasoned writer, producer, and director, with numerous award winning shorts and features under his belt. Craig is the creator of the WrigleyVille television series, currently in development, and Founder of SQuid Brothers, INC.

Scott Prestin: Scott has executive produced, produced, and directed numerous feature length films, all of which have seen successful distribution. He is the founder of American Stonehenge Films, and is currently at the helm of numerous features in various stages of development.

Ilko Davidov: Ilko is a Columbia College instructor, documentarian, editor, and co-founder of Bullet Proof Film, Inc. His credits include Files On JFK, and Unauthroized and Proud of It: Todd Lauren's Rock 'n' Roll Comics.

Paul D Roberts: A Canadian writer/director living in Los Angeles. Paul created the TV series "Pinch" which was sold to the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. (CBC) in 2006. Represented by literary agency Rebel Entertainment Partners in Los angeles, Paul continues to create and market TV scripted series.

Michael Chinn: Michael is a successful feature film producer and executive producer, as well as a prolific film and television actor. He is also co-owner of the online film community, filmtroops.com.

Chris Swider: Award winning producer, documentarian, and writer. Best known for his award wining documentary, Children in Exile.

Eric Burton: Director of photography, special effects artist, producer. Eric does it all. Eric's work has been featured in numerous award winning features and documentaries.

Molly Kasch: Molly is an actor, voice over artist and producer who co-founded Five 18 Productions. She has produced commercials, a television pilot and multiple short films and has several projects currently in production.
 
Christopher Mur: Christopher is a seasoned actor, producer and co-founder of Five 18 Productions. He has acted in numerous award winning films and can be seen currently in Devil's Dominoes. His production credits include the World Magic Awards, Hero Awards and 40th Anniversary of the Improv.

David Mc Elroy: A graduate of Columbia's directing program, currently workes as a writer/shooter/editor in TV and commercial production. He cis also currently in pre-production on a feaure he co-wrote and will direct.

Jeff Miller: Specializing in Entertainment Marketing, Jeff holds a B.A. in Communication Arts from the University of Wisconsin, and is busy obtaining his Masters in Media Management from Columbia College.