Melissa
Tifrere

about the jury

Melissa Tifrere serves as the Head of Integrated Production across the Havas Creative agencies in New York, bringing over 16 years of industry expertise to the table. Throughout her career, she has produced diverse and impactful content for brands of all sizes and across various sectors, effectively managing projects with a keen eye for both creativity and clients’ objectives.

Melissa has had the privilege of collaborating with some of the advertising industry’s most brilliant creative minds and innovative creators and makers. Her passion for filmmaking, coupled with a spirit of collaboration and a deep appreciation for the craft, fuels  her commitment to excellence when leading her team of producers. 

With an extensive network and deep-rooted relationships within the production community, a solution for every production need is just an email or phone call away. Her impressive portfolio includes work for renowned brands such as BMW, Microsoft, AT&T, Wells Fargo, NYP, JBL/Harmon, Adidas, Keurig, Footlocker, PepsiCo, Reebok, Chase, Marriott, Verizon, Crayola, Sharp, Chevron, United Airlines, Goldman Sachs, USPS, and many more. 

Melissa’s remarkable contributions to film craft has been recognized and celebrated with awards from prestigious events, including Cannes, the Emmy’s, One Show, D&AD, Clios, Webby’s, CICLOPE, Campaign, Shots, Effie’s, Warc, and AICP. Her work is frequently highlighted in AdAge, Adweek, The Drum, Campaign, Creativity and Little Black Book. 

In addition to her remarkable work in the advertising world, Melissa is a dedicated advocate for the industry. She supports and mentors emerging talent on both the agency side as well as in the production community, further solidifying her reputation as a thought leader and influencer in advertising.