With a background in finance, Jay brings a full suite of business and professional skills that well complements this otherwise creatively talented organization. As an investment banker specialized in the media & entertainment industry by trade, Jay has working knowledge about film & TV production, distribution and finance, as well as general accounting, corporate finance and valuation. Jay will oversee the accounting, financial review and budgeting of CIE, and continue to spearhead the sponsorship outreach efforts which he successfully led in the inaugural film festival.