2024 Jury Members
SNOW LEOPARD COMPETITION JURY
Iris Wang
China
Iris Wang is a producer and VP of Shinework Pictures. In 2017 she produced the Jackie Chan family-action film Kung Fu Yoga, which was the first co-production between China and India.
Patti Lee
USA/China
Born the youngest of five girls into a traditional Chinese-American family, Patti Lee did the unthinkable and went into show business! She debated between a medical career and…
Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen
Vietnam
Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen was born in Saigon, Vietnam, the daughter of a former Vietnamese Prime Minister, and holds a Bachelor of Undergraduate Education degree as well as…
Sam Kadi
Syria/USA
Sam Kadi is an award-winning filmmaker based in Santa Barbara, California. He is the director, writer and producer of the critically acclaimed feature drama, The Citizen…
Stephanie Nur
Egypt/Austria/Syria
Stephanie was born in Cairo to an Austrian diplomat and a Syrian painter. She grew up with her family, relocating to a different country every 3-4 years. She has lived in Egypt, …
Sue Shaheen
Egypt/USA
Sue Shaheen is an Egyptian-American actress and writer. After her hit single Makansh Halo, she moved to Hollywood, California to study vocal performance and film production…
Jiin Jang
South Korea
Jiin Jang is a seasoned producer and actor from Seoul, South Korea, whose career began with a leading role in theatre while completing her BA in Media Arts & Entertainment at …
SHORT FILM PROGRAM JURY
Joachim Zell
Germany
Joachim Zell (known as JZ) is currently the Head of HDR Content Workflow at Barco. For 12 years he served as VP of Technology and Imaging Science at at EFILM/Deluxe, where he…
David Boo
Korea/USA
Korean-American filmmaker, David Boo, was educated and began his film career in South Korea.From 2010 - 2017, he worked on numerous independent projects in Korea as an…
Kazakhstan/USA
Ayanat Ksenbai
Ayanat Ksenbai is a famous Kazakh-American actress, fashion designer and humanitarian. She has starred in a number of motion pictures, including an epic film titled Nomad the Warrior…
Jacek Laskus
Poland
Jacek Laskus is a cinematographer whose work includes feature films, TV films and series, music videos and documentaries.Born in Warsaw, Poland, Jacek is a graduate of…
Sharon Park
Korea/USA
Sharon 선정 Park is an award-winning Korean-American filmmaker and producer whose storytelling amplifies voices from underrepresented communities. Originally from Seattle…
Aya Mheidly
Lebanon
Born and raised in vibrant Beirut, Aya’s journey to Los Angeles profoundly shaped her cinematic perspective. This cultural shift deepened her connection to her roots and highlighted the…
Jang Cheol-Soo
Korea
Jang Cheol Soo is a South Korean director. He graduated from Hongik University in Seoul, majoring in visual design, and his short film Escalator to Heaven received considerable acclaim at numerous festivals.
Zhu Xufang
China
President of Huaxia Rising Investment Group Co. Ltd. Zhu is actively involved in film and art investment. As a producer and investor, she's dedicated to supporting the growth of young artists and filmmakers worldwide.