Our Team
Founder and Director
Girija Shankar
Actor / Producer / Director
“JIS din se chala hoon, meri manzil pe nazar hai , Inh aakhon ne kabhi meel ka pathhar nahin dekha..”
The Urdu couplet by poet Bashir Badr is seemingly a veritable summation of the resolute resolve, courage, patience and diligence of Patiala’s devout theatre artist Girijaa Shanker who carved a niche for himself in the Bollywood before his incredible foray into the Hollywood film world. In view of his substantial contribution to diverse Punjabi and Hindi theatre and Films including Hollywood English productions Girija Shanker eminently deserved to be extolled as a ‘complete actor’.
Meet the PIFFLA Hollywood Team
The PIFFLA Hollywood team is a dedicated group of professionals committed to creating a memorable and impactful inaugural event. Bringing together expertise from the worlds of film, music, and event management, the team is working tirelessly to ensure every detail of the awards function reflects the spirit of creativity, collaboration, and celebration. From curating the list of honorees to organizing a seamless event experience, the PIFFLA team is driven by a shared passion for storytelling and the arts. Their collaborative efforts aim to establish PIFFLA Hollywood as a benchmark for excellence and inclusivity in the global entertainment landscape.
Festival Director
Dr. Rajiee M Shinde
Rajiee M Shinde, a Dada Saheb Phalke Film Foundation awardee, is a seasoned media executive...
Global advisor, Media broadcast/Production
Parvez Zaidi
With over 28 years in the satellite television industry, Parvez Zaidi has excelled in channel planning, newsroom management...
Festival Coordinator
Jasmine kalra
Jasmine Kalra is an LA based Stage and Production Manager, working with Live Management Society...
Film Historian | Columnist | Writer | Critic | Journalist | Music Collector
Mandeep Singh Sidhu
Mandeep Singh Sidhu is the name of a versatile and multi-talented personality...
Designer, Photographer and Media Consultant
Natalie N Speth.
Natalie Nicole Speth is an independent photographer, videographer, and visual designer with a diverse range of skills...
Admin and finance
Samarjit Kalra
Samarjit is a LA-based entrepreneur with varied business interests. He graduated with a BS in Statistics...
