08/01/2026
The 5th Annual Ceylon International Film Festival would like to introduce our prestigious award winning filmmaker Arthur W. Forney as a Jury Member for our upcoming event.
Arthur W. Forney is an Emmy Award-winning producer, director, editor, and one of the television industry’s most accomplished creative executives. With a distinguished career spanning more than four decades, he has played a pivotal role in producing and overseeing some of the most successful and longest-running dramatic television series in history.
Arthur began his career in post-production at Warner Bros. before joining Universal Television as an editor on the acclaimed series Magnum, P.I. In 1987, he joined legendary producer Dick Wolf’s production company, where he became an integral force behind the globally acclaimed Law & Order franchise.
Throughout his remarkable career, Arthur has served as Executive Producer and head of post-production on award-winning productions including Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., Chicago Med, FBI, FBI: Most Wanted, and FBI: International. As a director, he has also directed episodes of Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU, JAG, Profiler, and New York Undercover.
His outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry have earned him nine Primetime Emmy Award nominations and one Primetime Emmy Award, recognizing his excellence in television production and storytelling. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with some of Hollywood’s most celebrated filmmakers, producers, writers, and actors, many of whom are Academy Award and Emmy Award recipients. His work has consistently reflected the highest standards of cinematic and television excellence.
Arthur is an esteemed member of the Directors Guild of America (DGA), the American Cinema Editors (ACE), and the Television Academy, where his leadership and creative vision continue to inspire the industry.
The Ceylon International Film Festival Foundation (CEYIFF) is honored to welcome Arthur W. Forney as a member of the 2026 International Jury. His exceptional expertise, artistic integrity, and decades of experience in storytelling make him an invaluable addition to the jury as CEYIFF celebrates outstanding filmmakers from around the world.
