For the first edition of the International Student Film Festival in Tirana (ISFFT 2026), the Festival Jury brought together five professionals with diverse backgrounds in cinema, film education, and culture: Besnik Bisha, Dana Bunescu, Majlinda Tafa, Ben Andoni, and Shpëtim Baça.

Their experience across film directing and education, editing and sound design, audiovisual policy and promotion, criticism and media, and cinematography brought diverse professional perspectives to the evaluation process. The Jury evaluated the films in the Official Selection and selected the winners of the 2026 edition, with a focus on creativity, cinematic language, and emerging voices in student filmmaking.