Barbara Lorey

Barbara is a Paris-based freelance writer and journalist for German and Swiss newspapers and periodicals, specializing in cultural reporting and film criticism. She is the founder of Alizarine productions - films & events Inc, .Paris, and has curated film-weeks and photo- exhibitions in France and the USA, conducted workshops on film appreciation and is a program consultant for various international film festivals.

A member of FIPRESCI, she has been a juror at a great number of international film festivals all over Europe (incl. Cannes and Venice), USA, Australia, India and Africa. Recently appointed Director of FIPRESCI Awards Promotion, she is currently organizing special film programs for festivals and arthouse cinemas.

Born in former East-Germany, BldeL studied in Munich, Hamburg and Paris, and has masters degrees in psychology and sociology. She has previously worked as a researcher, lecturer and trainer in intercultural communication.