About

Impact Humanity Television and Film Festival

The Impact Humanity Television and Film Festival is seeking television projects and films that best address fundamental humanitarian issues. Entries will be judged by a distinguished panel of prominent industry leaders. Our event will be held in October 2021 in Yerevan, Armenia in conjunction with the  Aurora Forum.

IHTFF recognizes the power of TV and film storytelling forwarding social change and advancing humanitarian causes.

Founders

David McKenzie

Award-Winning TV Director and Producer

A TV director and producer with more than three decades of experience, David McKenzie produced his first projects in the late 1980s. He has since directed 30 projects and produced more than 100 throughout his extensive career in Hollywood, winning multiple Emmy Awards in the process. McKenzie has focused much of his work in documentaries and TV specials.

Craig Sussman

Festival Executive Director

A seasoned entertainment leader, Craig Sussman has a background as an entrepreneur and corporate executive in film, television, digital entertainment and music. While at Sony’s independent film arm, The Orchard, Sussman acquired films from Oscar Award Winning, Taika Waititi as well as acquiring award winning feature films.