Nancy Collet
Nancy Collet is a seasoned film industry professional with over 30 years of experience in programming, festival strategy, and consulting. As Director of Programming at AFI FEST for a decade, she helped elevate the festival’s global stature, securing premieres of Oscar-winning films like Life Is Beautiful, Monster, Pan’s Labyrinth, and The Lives of Others, while curating a wide array of acclaimed international cinema. She later founded Cinema Collet, a strategic consulting firm whose clients include TIFF, NYU, the French Consulate, and numerous filmmakers and cultural institutions. A frequent juror, panelist, and moderator at festivals worldwide, Collet is known for championing bold, visionary filmmaking and shaping the landscape of independent and international cinema.