fliXfest TEAM
Working together to bring fliXfest to life!
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Eve Cohen
fliXfest Executive Director
Producer
fliXfest: Co-founder
ACM Records: Co-owner, Music Supervisor
Living Great Real Estate: Co-owner, CEO, Broker, REALTOR®
Stories To Tale: Founder, Producer, Filmmaker
Eve’s passion for film and music was the inspiration for fliXfest.
Eve has worked with some of the top names in the entertainment industry including Universal, CBS, Miramax, Paramount.
Alan Cohen, MBA
fliXfest Producer
Managing Director
fliXfest: Co-founder
ACM Records: Co-owner, Producer
Living Great Real Estate: Co-owner, COO, Managing Director, REALTOR®
Adjunct Professor: William Paterson Univ., Ramapo College, IAR
Veteran Broadway Guitarist
Education: MBA-William Paterson University
BM-Berklee College of Music
Petri Hawkins Byrd
Judge - Films
Affectionately known as "Byrd" the co-host on the Emmy award winning CBS network court drama, "Judge Judy". During his long-running performance as the Bailiff on the "Judge Judy" show, Petri has also gained attention as a viable actor. Performing in numerous motion pictures and television shows over the course of his illustrious career, Petri is a well-known talent throughout Hollywood and the world. Petri is also a VO Talent and Comedian having performed stand-up and provided voice over services for many commercials (Bill Cosby, Bernie Mac and many others). He is a philanthropist and serves on several youth organizations providing his celebrity status to bring awareness to charitable causes through his participation in public speaking engagements and emcee services.
Angelo Panetta
Judge - Music & Panelist
Angelo has been designing sound effects, sound editing, re-recording mixing and composing music for TV, Feature Films, Short Films, Commercials and Video Games for over 30 years. With over 80 films listed on IMDb, Angelo has supervised and directed talent such as, Eric Roberts (The Expendables), Tom Bosley (Happy Days), Claudia Christian (Babylon 5), PatriciaTallman (Babylon 5), Andy Hallett (Angel), Katey Sagal (Futurama and Married With Children), Marina Sirtis (Star Trek-The Next Generation) and dozens more.
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Michael Persh
Judge - Music
A music industry veteran with over 25 years of experience, Michael brings a powerful combination of creative vision and project management expertise. Currently, he leads The Music Department, a remote team of specialists offering music supervision, composition, rights & clearances, and audio mixing/sweetening services to content creators across all media platforms.
Throughout Michael's career, he has thrived in fast-paced environments, excelling in diverse roles. From Music Supervisor at major networks like E! and NBCUniversal to Artist, touring and recording with Sony Music Entertainment.
Mike Reynolds
Judge - Films
Film/Television Producer, Documentarian, Veteran Journalist and Broadcaster. Mike's film credits include producing/directing Behind-The-Scenes documentaries for Paramount Pictures on such major productions as “Ghost,” “The Hunt for Red October,” “Presidio” and “Black Rain,” as well as numerous independent films, including “Mistress” for Robert DeNiro.
Mike is also an early pioneer of New Media, having produced/directed countless live programs (“Dr. Drew,” “Three Tenors Live From Mandalay Bay,” “Live From the Roxy,” etc.). He also produced numerous Video News Releases for companies such as Coca-Cola and Motorola.
Barry Heyman Esq.
Panelist
Barry Heyman is an attorney practicing music, entertainment, intellectual property (copyrights and trademarks), and digital media law for over 20 years. In 2004, Barry founded Heyman Law where he is the principal attorney. In his law practice, Barry advises individuals and business on a wide variety of legal matters including drafting and negotiating contracts, forming corporate entities, and handling copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property matters. In addition, he provides strategic and commercial advice on various aspects of the music and media industries, including current technological changes and alternative copyright distribution and exploitation models.
Barry’s clients include creative talent ranging from writers, actors, producers, directors, to recording and performing artists, musicians, spokespersons, social media influencers, DJs, and designers. Corporate clients include entrepreneurs, startups, talent management companies, film and audio-visual production companies, record and publishing companies, entertainment and media companies, events companies, marketing and public relations firms.
Barry has held several teaching positions at academic institutions, including serving as the inaugural Chairperson of the Music and Entertainment Business Program at the Institute of Audio Research (IAR), the world’s oldest audio engineering school. As an adjunct professor also teaching at New York University, The Hartt School of the University of Hartford, and is presently the Program Coordinator of the Music & Entertainment Industry Studies program at Five Towns College.
Keith Crane
Panelist & Music Judge
SKY HIGH MUSIC
Located in the New York Metropolitan area, Sky High Music is a media production company specializing in original, custom music for television, film, radio, new media, and corporate communications.
Its principal, Keith Crane, is an accomplished award-winning composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. His compositions can be heard in many features, including:
HBO’s Sex and the City
Magic Johnson: Living In Strength
“In The Company of Angels” honoring Janet and Eric McCormack of TV’s Will and Grace
"A Different Light" starring Patricia Heaton (Everybody Loves Raymond), Brad Whitford (West Wing) and Kristen Dalton (The Dead Zone)
Tyrone 'Tye' Taylor
Panelist
A Strategic HR Leader and Business Growth Partner
Bringing a dynamic and committed approach to every endeavor, I have held pivotal roles at industry giants like ESPN, Viacom, and Cablevision (now Altice USA). Over the past decade, I’ve expanded my expertise across various sectors, currently serving primarily in early childhood education. As a confident and caring HR consultant, I implement strategic growth initiatives through innovative solutions.
As an Adult Educator and Adjunct Professor, my enthusiasm for business management, entrepreneurship, HR, and organizational development motivates me to craft impactful educational programs. Known for being personable and hardworking, my approach combines strategic foresight with empathy and a steadfast commitment to continual improvement, setting new benchmarks for success in every project.
I am dedicated to ongoing research in HR and business management practices, creating innovative training programs for independent clients. I excel in delivering leadership and employee development training including specializing in Everything DiSC, and customized Equity and Inclusive Leadership. I am eager to collaborate with leaders genuinely committed to driving positive change within their organizations.
