OUR TEAM

Alexander Dymalovski

Festival Director

Alexander is a young Australian director, writer and producer. He has written and produced for both stage and screen with multiple plays under his belt that all received high acclaim from critics, as well as short films that have acquired awards from film festivals worldwide. He has worked at various large events across Victoria such as Futuration at the Crown Palladium and the Green Room Awards, as well as having organised his own events in the past such as the 2023 Stubby Awards

Brooke Allen

Event Coordinator

Brooke is a Melbourne-based filmmaker and JMC Academy graduate, working across locations and production in film and television. She has assistant directed on a range of independent projects and thrives in the fast-paced world of on-set problem solving. With a background in writing, directing and producing award-winning short films and screenplays, Brooke brings a love of planning, storytelling, and organisation to every stage of the filmmaking process.

Sebastian Catalano

Financial Director

Sebastian has produced various projects in the past few years, ranging from Music Videos to Adverts, as well as Short Films that have gone on to be selected at Film Festivals across the globe, ranging from the statuses of Honourable Mention to Award Winners. He has also produced a TV Pilot that aired earlier this year on Channel 31 called ‘End of the Line, as well as the live broadcast of the 2024 Australian Production Design Guild Awards.

Abby Gray

Director of Marketing and Promotion

Abby has worked across multiple roles in film productions, with a focus as a producer, production designer, costume designer, and makeup artist on a range of short films, some of which have been selected at international film festivals. She currently works as a commercial and event videographer and manages social media for a range of clients.

Kellie Palatino

Creative Director

Kellie is an artist and production designer who graduated High School having gotten into Top Arts for her work in Studio Arts, which was displayed at the NGV. She has then gone on to do work on award-winning films as production designer and has experience with graphics, costume, set, and props in all mediums including features, TV Shows, Short films, theatre, and events/concerts

Alyssa Elliott

Director of Programming & Scheduling

Alyssa has a passion for films and theatre having been involved in many short films in various roles including direction, producing and first assistant director. Alyssa is a huge advocate for accessibility for new filmmakers and is keen to dip into working with the team at YAFF.