Michelle DiBernardo
Michelle DiBernardo is an American filmmaker, producer, and film festival executive based in New York. She serves as Executive Director and President of the Syracuse International Film Festival (SIFF) and is known for her work in independent film production.
Career
DiBernardo has worked in independent film as a producer, writer, and director. She is associated with the psychological thriller EXscaped and its companion film Unraveled: The Prelude to EXscaped.
Her work has included film production in upstate New York, contributing to regional filmmaking initiatives and local industry development.[1]
Film festival work
DiBernardo is the founder of the Creators Film Festival and serves as Executive Director and President of the Syracuse International Film Festival, a long-running event that showcases independent and international films.[2]
Under her leadership, SIFF has expanded its programming to include initiatives highlighting diverse filmmakers and underrepresented voices. In 2024, the festival organized a program honoring Black filmmakers as part of Black History Month programming.[3]
Regional impact
DiBernardo has been involved in efforts to expand film production activity in Northern New York, including projects filmed in Watertown and initiatives tied to regional economic and creative development.[4]
Filmography
- EXscaped – Writer, producer, actress
- Unraveled: The Prelude to EXscaped – Producer
References
- ↑ "Filmmaker 'EXscapes' again to Watertown to make a scene". nny360. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Syracuse International Film Festival". Spectrum News. September 27, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
- ↑ Pukatch, Ava (February 7, 2024). "Syracuse International Film Festival is honoring outstanding Black filmmakers". WRVO Public Media. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Movie producer moving her film fest to Watertown". nny360. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
External links
Category:American filmmakers Category:American film producers Category:Film festival founders Category:Living people
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