This year’s jury was selected based on each of their expertise and accomplishments in their respective fields, and in the art of film and filmmaking. Jurors deliberated extensively before submitting their choices; this year’s jurors were Erin C. Buckley, Shawn Cotter, Gary Jaffee, Susan Sandler, Kristal Sotomayer, Mari Walker, Jenn Brown, Ryan Spahn, and Jonathan Wysocki.