2025 Jury Members
SNOW LEOPARD COMPETITION JURY
Binying
Born and raised in Harbin, China, Binying studied ballet at the Art Academy school and became a professional dancer in the early 1980s. After graduating in International Literature from…
Anna Chi
Anna Chi is a Chinese-born and raised award-winning filmmaker who brings the layered perspective of an immigrant, a woman, and a person of color, to her work as a director. After commencing her career…
Joanne Goh
Joanne Goh entered the entertainment industry in 1998, specializing in organizing both international and local concerts of all scales. Over the past 25+ years, she has successfully planned and executed more…
Najia Khaan
Najia Khaan is an Afghan filmmaker from the city of Mazar-e-Sharif in North Afghanistan. Raised in London from the age of nine, she returned to her homeland as an adult to reconnect with her roots…
Said Faraj
Said Faraj is an award-winning international actor whose credits include Paul Greengrass' Green Zone (opposite Matt Damon), Ghost, Bad Influence, and True Romance. He has appeared in over 200…
Woody Mu
Woody Mu is an acclaimed film educator, producer and entertainment executive. With a wealth of experience spanning Hollywood, China, and new emerging film technology, he has executively produced…
SHORT FILM PROGRAM JURY
Jiseung Cho
Jiseung Cho is a Korean actress, writer, and filmmaker. She has appeared in a number of acclaimed films and dramas, including Record of Youth (2020), where she played the memorable role of Jinju…
Ghassan Abdelnour
Ghassan Abdelnour is an acclaimed sound designer with an extensive portfolio of high-profile film and television projects. With a career spanning over ten years and more than 30 projects in his repertoire…
Thet San Andersen
Thet San Andersen is a creative artist, entrepreneur, and youth advocate known for her creativity and visionary leadership. As the founder of a talent agency, she empowers rising talents and inspires…
Maykel Bakhoum
Maykel Bakoum is the Director and Co-Founder of the Hollywood Arab Film Festival (HAFF), a pioneering platform dedicated to showcasing Arab cinema in Los Angeles. Over the past four years…
Michelle Sun
Born in China, Michelle Sun moved to Japan during her 3rd grade at school and a few years later immigrated to the United States. She is trilingual in Chinese, English, and Japanese, and her diverse…