Meet The Judges (& Event Organizer)

Courtney Fly is a Memphis native and graduate of the University of Memphis, where she earned her degree in Communications and Fine Arts. A lifelong lover of film and music, Courtney has dedicated her career to uplifting the Memphis arts community.

During her time at Crosstown Arts, she brought her creative vision and passion to the forefront, co-creating and curating the weekly Crosstown Arts Film Series with colleague and local filmmaker ,Justin Thompson. The series featured a diverse array of independent, international, historically significant, experimental, cult, underground, and documentary films. She also curated special live-score screenings, pairing films with performances by local musicians such as The Memphis Concrete Scrap Metal Orchestra, Cloudland Canyon, Optic Sink, General Labor, The Pop Ritual, 1000 Lights, and more.  Courtney helped create a dedicated space for Memphis cinephiles to gather, discover, and engage with thought-provoking  and entertaining cinema.

Courtney recently joined the Memphis Youth Symphony Program as Operations Manager, where she supports the organization’s mission to foster growth and inspire the next generation of young musicians in Memphis.

An active member of the local music scene, Courtney enjoys DJing and spinning records in her spare time. She lives in Midtown Memphis with her two beloved cats, Jojo and Murphy.