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JUDGE INTRODUCTION

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

Michael RobinsonPhoto

Michael Robinson

  • Senior Creative roles for Microsoft, MTV, Comedy Central, and VH1, and Adobe Design Achievement Award honoree
  • Former Program Director of Animation & Media Arts at Hong Kong Baptist University, faculty at Taipei National University of the Arts
  • Directed and animated for MTVU and the award-winning film "East L.A. Interchange"
  • Final Judge and Speaker at the Kuandu International Animation Festival
  • MFA in Animation from the USC School of Cinematic Arts

Hong Kong

David AppiahPhoto

David Appiah

  • Advisor to the President/ Founding Member / PADi
  • Founding member / Graphic Design Awards Afrika Creative Director
  • Integrated Graphic Designer / TBWA / MRM / OGILVY / MULLENLOWE / M&C SAATCHI / WUNDERMAN/ IPG Studios/ United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Lee, Min HyoungPhoto

Lee, Min Hyoung

  • Professor of Visual Design at Induk University
  • Senior Vice President of the Korea Ensemble of Contemporary Design(KECD) Association
  • Chosun Ilbo Art Journalist Designer
  • Deputy Director of Chosun News Press
  • A graphic designer for teacher education

Korea

Lin Chia ChiPhoto

Lin Chia Chi

  • Founder of Moonshine Studio
  • Chairperson of the Animation & Visual Effects Association (AVA), Taiwan
  • Associate Professor, Department of Digital Multimedia Arts, Shih Hsin University
  • Director of the 8th Taiwan academia industry consortium
  • Jury Member of the 56th Golden Bell Awards

Taiwan

Roberto Iñiguez FloresPhoto

Roberto Iñiguez Flores

  • Associate Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs - Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico.
  • Vice President of Cumulus Association – The Global Association of Art and Design.
  • Awarded with the National Design Award/UNESCO – Lifetime achievement in Education.
  • Board member of Science Gallery International Network.
  • PhD in Design - Universitat Politécnica de Valencia, Spain.

Mexico

Shiny LeePhoto

Shiny Lee

  • Creative Director at Whatever Taipei
  • Served as jury member at One Show, Cannes Lions, etc.
  • Awarded by D&AD, Spikes Asia, One Show Greater China, etc.
  • Adjunct Professor of Communications Design at Shih Chien University
  • Master of Fine Arts in Design and Technology, Parsons School of Design

Taiwan

Phil KoPhoto

Phil Ko

  • Chairman of the International Digital Entertainment Creative Association (IDEA), actively promoting international collaboration in animation, film, gaming, and AI content industries
  • Currently at Gemhorn Inc., providing creators with tailored solutions for animation production—including workstations, graphics software, storage systems, and motion capture—along with installation and technical support
  • Over 10 years of experience in animation and post-production, with extensive involvement in both 2D and 3D production pipelines
  • Skilled in bridging academia and industry, offering workflow optimization through both technical and creative perspectives
  • Worked for 7 years in online education, specializing in animated instructional media, including courseware design and educational scriptwriting

Taiwan