Golden Dunes Awards
The Golden Dunes Awards recognize outstanding talent in filmmaking. Categories include:
Best Feature Film
Best Short Film
Best Documentary
Best Animation
Best AI-Driven Film
Best Experimental
Best Student Film
Best Arab Film
Best Director
Best Actor & Actress
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Sound Design
Best Score
Meet the Jury
Our distinguished panel of judges includes acclaimed directors, producers, and industry experts.
ALI ZAMANI
Ali is a film director and founder of AZ Filmz, known for his visually striking films and music videos. He has directed over 300 music videos for artists like Snoop Dogg and Enrique Iglesias and worked on commercials for major brands. Zamani has directed eight feature films, including Opus of an Angel and Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace (starring Cuba Gooding Jr.), which became a #1 hit on Amazon Prime in 2024. He continues to push creative boundaries in film and media.
ZEUS ZAMANI
Zeus is a seasoned producer and entertainment executive with over 17 years of experience in film, television, and commercial production. He has produced and distributed over 50 feature films, including Murder at the Embassy and No Vacancy, as well as the crime drama series Cypher on The Roku Channel. Beyond film, he has produced over 200 music videos for top artists like Enrique Engelsias, Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross and Chris Brown and worked on major commercial campaigns for brands like Kia, Samsung, and Starbucks. His recent work includes the action/sci-fi film Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace, which topped Amazon Prime Video in 2024.
SCOTT ANTHONY GOULD
Scott has been a staple of the Hollywood independent film community doing sound for the last decade. He launched his company “Surreal Post Sound” in 2016 and has gone on to become heavily respected in the industry. Working as the Supervising Sound Editor he has done it all. Feature films, TV, commercials, documentaries, reality TV and even onset sound mixing. In his off time, he likes a Cappuccino.
SCOTT CARLSON
Scott, two-time Emmy winner, comes from an industry family. He is a second generation Hollywood executive, with an extensive background as a producer and manager with experience to take a project from its infancy to the screen. For more 20 years, Scott has been a talent manager, involved with over 150 clients during that span, and involved in 300+ projects including TV, Film and Music. His industry focus is not only representing experienced talent in front and behind the camera, but also giving opportunities to rising talent, who lean on his expertise to navigate the industry.
ARTHUR GUBIN
Arthur is an award-winning cinematographer and author based in Los Angeles, specializing in commercials, music videos, and narrative films. He has shot numerous campaigns for top brands like Samsung, Toyota, Meta, Levi’s, and VOGUE, while also collaborating on music videos with leading American artists. His narrative and documentary work includes projects featuring talents such as Emma Myers, Denis Richard, Oliver Stone, and Eric Roberts, showcasing his versatility and cinematic vision.
GREG McKARUS
Greg is an award-winning Editor from Los Angeles, CA, with a passion for storytelling through editing and color grading. With three Telly Awards to his name, he has worked on television shows, short-form documentaries, and films, creating powerful visuals that bring meaning to every story. As the founder of Locked Cut Studios, Inc., Greg is committed to delivering exceptional, visually compelling work that continues to inspire audiences around the world.
LIZ RODRIGUEZ
Educated in the UK, Liz has a degree in International Marketing and Communications. She established EMR Media Consultancy in 2004, her Marketing, Branding and Media company offering strategic communications, public relations and media relations programs for production companies and talent within the entertainment industry.
