JURY
The preliminary and final juries consist of approximately 70% international judges and 30% Taiwanese judges, ensuring professionalism and diversity in the evaluation process.
Daniel Šuljić
- Artistic Director of the World Festival of Animated Film Animafest Zagreb
- Film-maker and musician
- Academy Member, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
- Several hundred film selections at animation festivals including Annecy, Zagreb, Ottawa, Stuttgart
Croatia
Sune Lind Thomse
- (2023 – ) Head of the Danish Cinema Association
- (2020 – ) CEO, Gentofte Kino – Copenhagen, Denmark
- (2018) Cartoon jury at European Film Awards
- (2007 – 2019) CEO, Warner Bros and MGM Denmark
- (2004 – 2007) CEO, FilmFocus Denmark
United Kingdom
Kondo Sachiko
- (1993) Founded pH Studio in Tokyo
- Gained experience at a TV commercial production company and CG studios in Paris, France
- Joined the Japan Computer Graphics Institute, working on 3DCG and visual design
- Active in both 2D and 3D, pursuing a wide range of creative endeavors
- Worked on large-scale videos for the Expo Dome, exhibitions, music videos, animation projects, and character design
Japan
Husna Adlyna binti Sidek
- Lecturer at the National Academy of Arts, Culture and Heritage (ASWARA), Malaysia.
- Recognized as a Professional Technologist (Ts.) by the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT)
- Certified Professional Toon Boom Harmony Trainer, delivering globally aligned 2D animation training to students, educators, and industry professionals
- Industry background includes compositing for Rimba Racer, a high-profile Malaysian 3D animated action series known for its cinematic storytelling and international appeal
- Research interests center on inclusive animation and immersive media, particularly in using cultural narratives and emerging technology to support communication development
Malaysia
Brian Houlihan
- (2025) Co-Executive Producer for The President’s Cake, winner of Caméra d’Or and People’s Choice Audience Award at the Cannes Film Festival
- (2022–present) Executive Producer at New Moon Studios (鈊月影視), Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- (2020–present) International experience as VFX Executive Producer on feature films and episodics, with collaborations primarily between the USA and Taiwan
- (2017) Founded FIVE AM FX, based in New York City, New York
- VFX Supervisor for several commercial and brand campaigns including Google, A+E Networks, and OnePlus
United States of America
Apisit Laistrooglai
- Present – Member of Parliament (MP) The House of Representatives Thailand
- (2022) Chairman of the Executive Committee Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Market Office
- (2018) Director Creative Economy Agency (CEA)
- (2011) Deputy Director Office of Knowledge Management and Development (Public Organization) (OKMD)
- (2009) Director Thailand Creative & Design Center (TCDC)
Thailand
Malcolm Turner
- (2025) Guest Programmer: Cinanima [Portugal]
- Director: Melbourne International Animation Festival (MIAF)
- Co-Director: London International Animation Festival (LIAF)
- Programmer: BAM New York Family Film Festival
- Lecturer: Swinburne University [Melbourne, Australia]
Australia
Toni Soares
- Brazilian director visual artist and researcher with a focus on animation and visual storytelling
- Active in the independent animation scene with projects combining illustration narrative and cultural identity
- Passionate about collaborative creative processes and supporting emerging talents in design education
- Master's degree student in Design at PUC-Rio researching inclusive and community-based animation education
- Experience in academic teaching workshops and mentoring in the fields of design and animation
Brazil
Yu Yu
- (2023) Jury, Graduation/TV Korean Short, Bucheon International Animation Festival (BIAF)
- (2023) Preliminary Jury, Animation Category, Golden Horse 60th
- (2022) Director of The Island of Us, Golden Fireball Award, Kaohsiung Film Festival
- (2018) Director of Daisy, Silver Medal, 45th Student Academy Awards (Animation Category) Founder / Director, Shadow Steps Stopmotion Studio
Taiwan
Pu Chen
- (2024) Exhibited at Roppongi Art Night
- (2023) Good Design Award (G Mark), Japan
- (2020) Golden Pin Design Award – Best Design
- (2019) Taipei Design Award – Mayor’s Award
- (2018) Special Jury Award, Hamburg International Children’s Film Festival
Taiwan
Chun-Chieh Huang
- (2024) Producer of LUDA (The Yokai Forest), nominated for Best Animation at the 26th Taipei Film Awards
- (2019–2022) Secretary-General (1st & 2nd Term), Animation & Visual Effects Association
- (2019) VFX Executive Director for Mayday: Life Live Company, nominated for Best Visual Effects at the 56th Golden Horse Awards
- (2017) VFX Executive Director for Who Killed Cock Robin, nominated for Best Visual Effects at the 54th Golden Horse Awards
- (2016) Animation Executive Director for Adventures of the Mythical Creatures at the National Palace Museum, nominated for Best Animation Program at the 51st Golden Bell Awards
Taiwan
Fabrice Faivre
- Senior Visual Effects Supervisor, Post Production Supervisor, and Technical Director
- Director Began career in Paris, working on live-action feature films and visual effects
- (2006) Discovered the world of stop motion during the production of the feature film Max and Co in Switzerland
- Worked globally on several successful projects such as My Life as Courgette (Claude Barras), Isle of Dogs (Wes Anderson), Pinocchio (Guillermo del Toro), and Asteroid City (Wes Anderson) Regularly conducts workshops and masterclasses, sharing industry
- experience with animation students and young professionals
France
