Additional Bios: 
Andrew Jackson – Andrew is a versatile actor who has worked extensively in classical theatre, film, television, commercial voice, and animation projects. Some of his credits include All My Children, Wind At My Back, Kyle XY, Twists of Terror and Sea Wolf.
Andrea Trentadue – Andrea is a TV personality who began her professional career studying journalism at Humber College. In 2000, she joined CHIN Radio and Television, working many facets of the live show from Floor Director, Production Assistant, Segment Producer and finally, as co-host of the Johnny Lombardi show.
Christopher Lane – Christopher is an award-winning film and television writer, director, and producer. He is also an author, film historian, professor, and a former film production program coordinator. He now serves as a film and media curriculum developer for Yorkville University, as well as other educational institutions.
Frank Morrone – Frank is an Emmy-winning sound mixer who has mixed sound for high profile television and movies including LOST, The Strain, Sleepy Hollow, and Oscar-winning When We Were Kings. He has worked with leading directors and producers including JJ Abrams, Guillermo del Toro, Gus Van Sant, Ron Howard, and Tim Burton.
Ellen Dubin – Ellen has enjoyed a highly unique and diverse career as an actor. Her penchant for landing bizarre and fascinating roles has resulted in her becoming a cult figure in the science fiction world. Ellen was nominated for a Gemini Award, and has worked on several productions, including: The Collector and Dead Before Dawn, and she was in the multi-award-winning Sundance Film Festival favourite, Napoleon Dynamite.
Tom McCarthy – Tom is a sound editor who won the Academy Award for Best Sound Editing during the 65th Academy Awards, winning for Bram Stoker’s Dracula. His current position is Executive Vice President of Post Production Facilities at Sony Pictures Studios. From 2016 to 2020, Tom held the position of President for the Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE).
Maria Ricossa – Maria’s professional life began in Chicago with The Second City. She then moved to Toronto where she joined The Stratford Festival Company. In film and TV, Maria is known for her roles in The In-laws, playing the wife of Albert Brooks, Bojangles and The Space Between. She is currently teaching screen acting at Humber College.
Mark Lanza – Mark is the current MPSE President and has been crafting sound for top movies and television for years. Some of his credits include Independence Day, True Lies, Homeland, and JFK, for which he won a BAFTA. He has over 30 Golden Reel nominations to his name. Mark is currently working at Sony Pictures where he creates sound for TV’s top network and streaming shows. |
These three new members join the current judging panel, composed of Andrew Jackson, Andrea Trentadue, Christopher Lane, Frank Morrone, Ellen Dubin, Tom McCarthy, Maria Ricossa, and Mark Lanza.
