Dennis Shinners

2022 Iris Prize Jury

Dennis Shinners is an Emmy award winning promotional content creator and filmmaker based in NYC.  He has created multiple campaigns for AMC, IFC, Nickelodeon, WE Tv, TV Land and most recently Peacock among several other networks and brands.  His short films have collectively screened at over 100 festivals worldwide.  He is extremely grateful to be part of the Iris family and beyond thrilled that the world premiere of his first feature “Barrio Boy” will screen at the 2022 edition.