Festival Journal

Meet the nine international jury members evaluating films for MOMO's 4th edition in Michigan.

The 2025 edition of MOMO Film Festival brought together an inspiring and diverse jury of filmmakers, scholars, and industry professionals. Each member contributed a distinct perspective, shaping a selection process rooted in artistic integrity, critical insight, and a deep commitment to independent cinema. From emerging voices to established creatives, the jury reflected the festival’s ongoing mission to support bold storytelling and cross-cultural dialogue. Their collective

MOMO Club is an invitation-only independent film community created to extend the life of cinema beyond the festival — through curated screenings, conversations, and connection.

Most festivals are a numbers game. Thousands of submissions, automated responses, and your film gets lost somewhere in the process. MOMO works differently — by design. We started in Hollywood in 2023. Since then, the festival has grown into something rooted in Michigan — a state with a real filmmaking community that doesn't always get the attention it deserves. This is our fourth edition, and every year we've kept the same principle: fewer films, more attention per film. We w