2CIFF - The team
IAGO MONTGOMERY-JARVIS
Iago Montgomery-Jarvis is an award-winning British actor, writer, and filmmaker.
He Wrote, Directed and acted in Blue Snakes, which has won 49 national and international awards. The film has garnered nominations for Best Actor, Best UK Short, Best Director, Best Cinematography, and Best Edit in competitive festivals. .
His screen work also includes Run Like We (2024) Splinter in the eye (2024), Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023), Sentinel (2025) and Deadbeat (2025) showcasing both indie credibility and blockbuster presence.
Beyond acting, he teaches and performs specialist firearms skills for screen action through SPACTFORFILM offering productions safe, precise, and dynamic action expertise.
He trained under Jim Cartwright in Manchester and is now represented by Take One Agency, Iago is also developing his first feature film, raising funds and aiming to go into production at the end of the 2026.
Our Judging panel will consist of the 2CIFF team and special invited guests.
Our Judges will be announced at the appropriate moment but we have pledged a World renowned Stunt co-ordinator and performer, a Talent agent, two award winning actors, a director and producer with many well known credits, and a couple of festival surprises to be unfurled at the right time.
JUDGES
iago Montgomery-Jarvis
Amandeep Dhillon
Paul Sultana
Tara Appleton
Aman Dhillon
Meet Aman - Festival Partner and Co-Producer.
About ReelN Ltd
Organisers of leading high quality educational and entertainment events from grassroots to events at BAFTA, BFI, and the House of Lords, with a particular focus on South Asia and inclusive engagement. ReelN have curated and produced events including, the UK Asian Film Festival events and volunteers programme, Royston Arts Festival, Women X Film Festival, South Asian Heritage Month programme at SOAS University, South Asian film programme and audience development for Film Hub North across a number of Northern venues, the DESIblitz Literature Festival, the Filme Shilmy Show, Asian Achievers Awards, the Film Conclave part of Ideas for India Week and talent managed UK programmes for actors such as Taha Shah Badussha.
About Aman Dhillon
Aman Dhillon is the Founding Director of ReelN Ltd, a company specialising in film, arts, and
cultural programming, including festival strategy, production, distribution, talent management, and strategic PR.
Under her leadership, ReelN has worked across diverse sectors, representing talent like award winning actor from Heeramandi fame Taha Shah Badussha and delivering high-profile publicity campaigns such as the Asian Achievers Awards, featured in over 80 media outlets.
Widely recognised for bridging business and the arts, Aman has produced events and programmes at institutions like BAFTA, BFI and the UK Parliament, with a strong focus on South Asian culture. She has collaborated with leading hospitality and lifestyle brands and played a key role in festivals including the UK Asian Film Festival, DESIblitz Literature Festival and South Asian Heritage Month, securing funding and strategic partnerships.
Her consultancy work includes audience development for BFI Film Hubs and EDI strategy for
Letchworth Arts and Leisure Group. She has served on arts funding juries and was a SHE Awards nominee. Most recently, she co-founded the UK–India Film Co-Production Market, Film Conclave, positioning cinema within global economic dialogue and fostering collaboration between creatives, investors, and policymakers from both countries.
2ciff is delighted to introduce paul sultana as a core judge
Who is Paul?
Paul Sultana is a UK-based actor known for his roles in The Flash (2023), Enola Holmes 2 (2022), and Blue Snakes (2024), with a diverse career in film, television, and theatre.
Biography and Training
Paul Sultana has been a registered actor for several years, performing in numerous productions both in the UK and internationally. He trained at the Florida School for the Performing Arts, where he developed his skills in acting and stage craft. His professional training also includes stage combat, firearms handling, swimming, and powerboat operations, reflecting his versatility as a performer.
Career Highlights
Film & Stand-In Work
Giant (2025) Played the Character Dave
The Flash (2023) – Stand-in role
Enola Holmes 2 (2022) – Sherlock Holmes picture double
Blue Snakes (2024) – Played the character Vince
Other feature films include 800 (Mark Nicoles), Gold (Rogge Lombaert), and Craven (Theodore)
Short Films
Pulmonis – The Doctor (2024)
Craven – Theodore (2024)
Lavender – Fire Officer, part of the award-winning ensemble recognized at the Independent Shorts Awards in July 2020
Television
Such Brave Girls (2023, 2025) – Kidz Cauldron Manager
Fifteen-Love (2023) – Desk Sergeant
The Full Monty (2023) – Paramedic
Theatre
Paul Sultana has extensive theatre experience with roles in productions such as Murder Trial Live, Letters of Note, and Four More Completely Unrelated Plays, performing in both courtroom dramas and complex ensemble pieces
Awards and Recognition
Recipient of the 2020 July Award at Independent Shorts Awards for Best Acting Ensemble for the movie Lavender, 2024 Best actor for the movie Blue Snakes
Additional Notes
Paul Sultana’s filmography showcases a mix of acting, stand-in, and picture double work, highlighting his flexibility in both mainstream and independent productions. His diverse skill set, including stage combat and proficiency in water-based activities, prepares him for a wide range of roles in action, drama, and stagecraft