Nilesh Tambe is a film director, producer, and festival founder based in Germany. He is the Founder and Director of the NRW Film Festival, a platform dedicated to discovering bold, independent voices in cinema. Nilesh also leads Connec-Tech Studios, where he develops socially relevant films and supports emerging filmmakers through production and distribution.

With a strong background in short films, music videos, and independent storytelling, his work focuses on emotional depth, social themes, and character-driven narratives. Over the years, Nilesh has created and produced projects that have been selected and awarded at numerous international festivals. Through both his studio and the NRW Film Festival, he continues to build opportunities for new voices and diverse stories to be seen and heard.

Senol Güngör is the festival Creative Director of the NRW Film Festival. He is a German–Turkish screenwriter, director, and producer based in Bochum. His award-winning work explores themes of migration, identity, and social justice.

In 2019, his short film Solingen 1993 – 25 Jahre danach received the German Generations Film Award. Senol continues to develop films and theatre productions that build cultural bridges and connect multiple generations.

He has directed nine short films and six documentaries to date. His latest film, BLINDGÄNGER, has been selected and awarded at 18 international festivals. He is currently working on a comedy feature addressing prejudice,  titled “Haydi Bitteschön.”

Senem Saydi is a creative and expressive personality with a strong visual presence. Her work reflects confidence, emotion, and artistic individuality. She represents modern femininity with strength and sensitivity, blending beauty with character and visual storytelling.

She  is an inspiring creative figure who shares moments of personal expression and artistic style through her work. She help NRW film festival with coordinating sponsor and public relationship.