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BIPOC Judges
Satie Narain-Simon, CPA
Sandra Creighton Modiste
Sandra Creighton Modiste
Satie Narain-Simon,. From a government tax auditor to a bestselling author and Global Peace Ambassador, Satie champions self-love and personal empowerment. She is the founder and Chief Self-Love Officer of SNS - Powered by Love, a speaker, and leads transformative retreats in Colombia.
A five-time author, 6th in October - a contributi
Satie Narain-Simon,. From a government tax auditor to a bestselling author and Global Peace Ambassador, Satie champions self-love and personal empowerment. She is the founder and Chief Self-Love Officer of SNS - Powered by Love, a speaker, and leads transformative retreats in Colombia.
A five-time author, 6th in October - a contributing author to an international bestseller series, and the proud author of her own bestselling book, "The Crooked Path is Perfect: Finding Your Power Within."
She is a two-time Library of Congress recipient, featured in the Kenyan Times, a UN CSW69 delegate, and a Hall of Famer for Women Leader Hub in 2026.
Satie also serves as a board director for the Toronto Waterfront Media Group and Vice President of the International Peace Festival/VP Films for Peace.
Sandra Creighton Modiste
Sandra Creighton Modiste
Sandra Creighton Modiste
Sandra Modiste is a Toronto-based writer, director, creative producer, curator and media artist whose work focuses on multicultural storytelling, migration, cultural memory and social history. Previously she worked in feature film, television and commercial production roles including production supervisor, producer, director, distribution
Sandra Modiste is a Toronto-based writer, director, creative producer, curator and media artist whose work focuses on multicultural storytelling, migration, cultural memory and social history. Previously she worked in feature film, television and commercial production roles including production supervisor, producer, director, distribution executive, and various crew positions. Her practice combines film, archival research, interactive media, virtual production and game-engine technology.
Jessica Thomas
Sandra Creighton Modiste
Dr. Niiki Clarke
Jessica Thomas is not only an actor, she is an avid film lover, scholar and writer. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada with deep Portuguese and Jamaican roots, she has an adoration for the arts and culture that her hometown incubates. After many years of volunteership with TIFF, we are pleased she makes her judging debut here at BIFF a
Jessica Thomas is not only an actor, she is an avid film lover, scholar and writer. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada with deep Portuguese and Jamaican roots, she has an adoration for the arts and culture that her hometown incubates. After many years of volunteership with TIFF, we are pleased she makes her judging debut here at BIFF and Films for Peace. She’s appeared on stage and on screen, as well as a segue performing stunts. Having a love affair with film since she was a child, she now works in film and helps build the worlds shared on screen..
Dr. Niiki Clarke
Sandra Creighton Modiste
Dr. Niiki Clarke
Dr. Nikki Clarke, FIIM, is an award-winning media personality, entrepreneur, author, educator, speaker, and community leader. She is the founder, producer, and host of The Nikki Clarke Show, a transformational platform celebrating inspiring stories for nearly 18 years. Dr. Clarke also hosts Quinte Vibes Live and serves as a Faith Communi
Dr. Nikki Clarke, FIIM, is an award-winning media personality, entrepreneur, author, educator, speaker, and community leader. She is the founder, producer, and host of The Nikki Clarke Show, a transformational platform celebrating inspiring stories for nearly 18 years. Dr. Clarke also hosts Quinte Vibes Live and serves as a Faith Community Reintegration Program Coordinator, supporting successful community reintegration. A passionate advocate for Black history, entrepreneurship, and empowerment, she is the creator of the Black Canadian History Coloring Book and Color Our History animated series. Through media, education, ministry, and public speaking, Dr. Clarke inspires others to lead with purpose and impact.
BIPOC Judges
Lucy Drake
Micaela Delo Reyes
Micaela Delo Reyes
Lucy Drake is a Canadian model, actress, wellness enthusiast, and PFLAG Niagara Ambassador, bringing authenticity, confidence, compassion, and versatility to every project. With a background in frontline social work, Lucy has developed a deep understanding of empathy, resilience, and the importance of supporting others. Passionate abou
Lucy Drake is a Canadian model, actress, wellness enthusiast, and PFLAG Niagara Ambassador, bringing authenticity, confidence, compassion, and versatility to every project. With a background in frontline social work, Lucy has developed a deep understanding of empathy, resilience, and the importance of supporting others. Passionate about fashion, film, wellness, and storytelling, she uses her platform to uplift and inspire. A lifelong lover of yoga, cycling, and dance, Lucy is guided by kindness and a genuine desire to help others, celebrate individuality, and make a positive difference in the world.
Micaela Delo Reyes
Micaela Delo Reyes
Micaela Delo Reyes
Micaela is a writer working on her Creative Writing Certificate at University of Toronto. She loves telling stories: be it through writing short stories and novels, making music, and drawing. She believes in supporting and encouraging human art and that having a community that is open and supportive is essential to a fulfilling and fruit
Micaela is a writer working on her Creative Writing Certificate at University of Toronto. She loves telling stories: be it through writing short stories and novels, making music, and drawing. She believes in supporting and encouraging human art and that having a community that is open and supportive is essential to a fulfilling and fruitful creative life. She moved to Canada from the Philippines in 2016, and is currently working on her debut horror novel inspired by Filipino folklore.
Zxandria Joseph
Micaela Delo Reyes
Zxandria Joseph
Zxandria Joseph is a Saint Lucian and French Canadian writer, multidisciplinary scholar, humanitarian and polyglot, bringing more than a decade of international and cross-sector experience to her work.
Her background spans international studies, linguistics, advocacy, leadership, technology and digital transformation, with experience coll
Zxandria Joseph is a Saint Lucian and French Canadian writer, multidisciplinary scholar, humanitarian and polyglot, bringing more than a decade of international and cross-sector experience to her work.
Her background spans international studies, linguistics, advocacy, leadership, technology and digital transformation, with experience collaborating with more than 35 national and global organizations.
Her connection to the arts began at a young age as an actress on TFO, a French-language television network, and has since evolved through her work in culture, communication, research and transformative initiatives.
As international film judge, she brings a multilingual and cross-cultural perspective to the evaluation of storytelling, character, social realities and visual arts, recognizing films that foster dialogue and connect audiences across borders.
Sonia Dolar
Mala Rambahrose
Zxandria Joseph
Sonia Dolar is a Financial Advisor with Investia Financial Services Inc., with over 20 years guiding individuals and multi-generational families in wealth creation and protection. She actively participates in UN and African Union women’s initiatives and is a classically trained pianist and published writer on resilience and work-life balance.and visual arts,
Mala Rambahrose
Mala Rambahrose
Mala Rambahrose
Mala Rambharose is a multi-award-winning writer and the founder of CityMonk Media, through which, she has done official red carpet coverage for major events like TIFF and FAT. Mala was born in Toronto, spending her early media career working at the CBC and writing for the Huffington Post. She discovered her love of 'behind-the-scenes'
Mala Rambharose is a multi-award-winning writer and the founder of CityMonk Media, through which, she has done official red carpet coverage for major events like TIFF and FAT. Mala was born in Toronto, spending her early media career working at the CBC and writing for the Huffington Post. She discovered her love of 'behind-the-scenes' while an assistant to the President of UN Women Canada and went on to being the most requested millennial speaker during her time with United Way Greater Toronto. Mala is working on her second book which will be out early next year.