JUDGE INTRODUCTION
The preliminary and final juries consist of approximately 70% international judges and 30% Taiwanese judges, ensuring professionalism and diversity in the evaluation process.
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
