ACFFB is built by people who bring cinema, cultures, stories and audiences together.
Haroun Rasheed is the founder and Festival Director of the Across Cultures Film Festival Bamberg. He created ACFFB with the aim of bringing people together through film, storytelling and diverse cultural perspectives. He oversees the festival’s artistic and creative direction, coordinates its overall development, and guides the festival from concept to realization.
As a strategic partner of ACFFB, Madam Sänger played a central role in the planning and realization of the festival. She supported key organizational decisions, coordinated the venue, and helped resolve challenges throughout the preparation and event.
Martine Weiß served as Head of Jury for ACFFB 2026 and also played an important role in the collaboration with the Dr. Selma Graf School. She supported the connection with the school, contributed actively to the festival preparations, and was closely involved in both the jury process and organizational coordination.
Brigitte Knödel served as a member of the ACFFB 2026 jury and was also actively involved in the festival team. She supported the preparation and delivery of the festival and contributed with strong engagement to both the jury process and the wider festival organization.
Miriam Herwald supported the press and communications work of ACFFB 2026 and played an important role in the festival’s external media relations. She coordinated communication with the reporter, supported organizational coordination, and contributed to presenting the festival professionally to the public.
Darinka Mujkanović served as a member of the ACFFB 2026 jury and was also actively involved in the organization and delivery of the festival. She supported coordination within the team, contributed actively to the jury process, and helped carry out organizational tasks throughout the preparation and festival day.
Lamia Atia documented ACFFB 2026 through photography and video, capturing key moments throughout the festival day. Her content was also used for the festival’s social media communication. In addition, she supported the team with social media account management, event preparation, and hospitality.