Meet the Jury of the International Feature Film Competition and the Open Call - Animated Music Video Competition!

The films in the Feature Film Competition and the Open Call will be judged by distinguished artists and creators from the fields of film, animation, television, and the creative industries.

This year’s jury includes artists and producers whose bodies of work span legendary animation studios in Japan, major Hollywood productions, cult television series, and the world of video games. Their experience, gained on international film sets and at renowned studios around the world, ensures a high standard of evaluation for the submitted works.

Aya Suzuki – a Japanese artist based in London, combining Japanese animation with international film production. In Japan, she worked on “Ponyo” directed by Hayao Miyazaki and “The Dreaming Machine,” the final unfinished project of Satoshi Kon. In Hollywood, she collaborated with Netflix, Disney and Warner Bros., joining the animation team of “Isle of Dogs” by Wes Anderson and the live-action “Aladdin” by Guy Ritchie. In recent years, she has been working with the MAPPA studio on major productions, including “Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc” and “Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3.”

Greg Grabianski – screenwriter, producer, and television creator. His best-known project is the cult MTV series “Beavis & Butt-Head.” He worked on all episodes from 1996 through the 2025 season. He also co-wrote the screenplays for “Scary Movie” and “Scary Movie 2.” He created children’s programs developed at Disney EMEA and BBC Studios, and sold original projects to Warner Bros. and MGM. He co-created animated series such as “Skunk Fu,” “The Loud House,” “Pickle & Peanut,” “Angry Birds,” and “Agent 203,” as well as adult web series including “Executioner” and “Goodbye Kitty”.

Marc Silk – one of the most recognizable British voice actors. He worked with George Lucas on “Star Wars Episode I,” voicing Senator Aks Moe. He is best known as the voice of Johnny Bravo for Cartoon Network UK and Bob the Builder in the U.S. and Canada. He has appeared in productions for BBC and Netflix, including “Go Jetters,” “Roary the Racing Car,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” “Strange Hill High,” “Danger Mouse,” “LEGO City,” and “7 Bears.” He can also be heard in video games, including as narrator in a Harry Potter game and as characters in “Labyrinth” and “Black & White.”