Jury 2026

Alberto Accettulli is an Italian commercial film director with over 15 years of experience working with major agencies on global campaigns across automotive and lifestyle sectors. His work is driven by a strong focus on cinematic storytelling, performance, and in-camera authenticity. Based between Los Angeles and the rest of the world, he continues to shoot internationally while also exploring the integration of AI into the filmmaking process, developing new visual approaches that expand the language of commercial storytelling. In 2024, Alberto directed the Mercedes-Benz Mission XX campaign, which received a Gold Award for best stunt at the AutoVision Awards in Shanghai, in collaboration with agency RAPP Dubai.

Ranjit Acharya, founder of Prisma Advertising in Nepal, is a visionary who transformed the nation’s creative landscape. Through Prisma since 1991, he pioneered bold campaigns that blend cultural depth with global standards. Beyond advertising, he empowers young minds with training programs that simplify complex ideas and spark innovation. His journey also extends to movie-making, where storytelling meets strategy, reflecting his belief that creativity can inspire, educate, and elevate society. He has directed short films and TV commercials and has a strong inclination to creative writing.

Cynthia Aouad is a seasoned production and growth leader with over 15 years of experience across corporate films, documentaries, branded content, TVCs, entertainment formats, and large-scale regional productions in the MENA region.
Blending creative judgment, commercial discipline, and regional market understanding, Cynthia has led high-profile productions for private corporations, government entities, broadcasters, and global clients, managing international teams, multimillion-dollar budgets, and complex end-to-end delivery. Her experience spans senior roles overseeing international projects, RFPs, client communications, and cross-functional production teams. She has also contributed to major regional and international formats including, The Voice, The Family Brain Game, and award-winning youth-focused programming.
She currently serves as Growth Director of Tag MENA (part of Dentsu MENA), where she brings strong perspectives on craft, storytelling, production value, and brand impact to drive strategic growth, client development, and production excellence across regional markets.

Nobuhiro is a creator who crafts memorable and heartfelt brand experiences.
With a career spanning Hakuhodo and TBWA Hakuhodo, he is now the Executive Creative Director at AKQA Tokyo. From the very beginning of his career, Nobuhiro has leveraged his native perspective in Social, Digital, and Mobile to defy conventional advertising communication norms. He has created numerous brand experiences through his free and innovative approaches, contributing to the business growth of both domestic and international clients, won 200+ domestic and international awards, including a Cannes Lions Gold, Clio Grand Prix , Spikes Grand Prix and Adfest Grand Prix and was named to Campaign's 40 under 40.
Currently at AKQA, Nobuhiro extends his creativity beyond advertising communication as brand experiences to innovate businesses and foster creativity in Consumer Experience, creating long-term value.

Andrea Joshua Asnicar, italian director and winner of the Pure Talent award in 2020, brings 20 years of expertise in visual storytelling. His work spans independent projects and a successful horror series on YouTube. Returned to Italy after spending eight years abroad, he is dedicated to showcasing the beauty and culture of the Northeast through cinema.

Steve Babaeko is one of Africa’s most influential voices in advertising, creativity, and brand innovation. As the Founder, CEO, and Chief Creative Officer of X3M Ideas, he has redefined the possibilities of African creativity on the global stage, building one of the continent’s fastest-growing and most awarded independent agencies, with offices in Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Dubai, Congo Brazzaville, Kenya and London.

Since launching X3M Ideas in 2012, Steve has transformed it into a multi-million-dollar enterprise that blends world-class strategy with a deep understanding of African culture. Under his leadership, the agency has delivered game-changing campaigns for leading brands, won multiple international awards, including at Cannes Lions, Loeries, Cristal and earned recognition as a creative powerhouse from Lagos to London.

A born storyteller and brand strategist, Steve began his career as a Copywriter and rose rapidly to creative leadership roles at Nigeria’s biggest agencies before making the bold leap to entrepreneurship. His journey embodies resilience, vision and a refusal to play small, qualities he attributes to growing up in a Nigerian Army barracks, where resourcefulness and courage were non-negotiable. Beyond advertising, Steve is deeply committed to talent development, social impact and nation-building. He has championed educational reform, spearheaded school renovation projects, and launched initiatives to equip young Nigerians with technology and creative skills. His appointment as Chairman of the rebranding Nigeria campaign, among others, reflects his belief in the power of branding to drive economic transformation.

In 2023, Steve was appointed Visiting Fellow at Henley Business School (UK), where he mentors the next generation of global business leaders and shares insights on leadership, creativity, and the African growth story. Known for his candor, strategic mind, and relentless pursuit of excellence, Steve has been featured in global media including Forbes, Adweek, Campaign and BusinessDay. He serves on several industry boards and is recognized as a bridge-builder between Africa and the world in the creative economy. Whether in the boardroom, on the global awards stage, or in classrooms shaping future innovators, Steve Babaeko remains guided by a singular mission: “To make an indelible mark on the world so much so that I’ll be unforgettable.”

Davide Baldi is CEO & Founder of DUDE, a company group including five different companies operating in different industries (branded communication, advertising, digital media, motion pictures, cultural entertainment, game entertainment).
DUDE is located in Milan (Headquarter) and London and providing services for the national and international markets. For the last five years he has been teaching Creative Advertising at Nuova Accademia delle Belle Arti in Milan. Previously, he worked for 6 years for the independent newspaper lavoce.info providing analyzes on the main economic, political and social issues.

Franz-Josef Baldus is the managing partner of Snack-Content Company (SCC) Deutschland GmbH. As a pioneer of the short-form video era, he creates and produces snack-sized content for numerous brands, organizations, and companies, including Coca-Cola, Porsche, German Doctors, and the Volksbanken and Raiffeisenbanken, and has taught as a guest lecturer at the Jung von Matt Academy and CBS International Business School. Through his brand Masterclass-Avatare, Franz-Josef develops AI avatars, trains corporate teams, and creates AI videos.

Shirin Barghnavard is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, member of WIFT Australia, and recipient of the ABC Top 5 Arts Residency (Melbourne). She is currently completing a PhD at Edith Cowan University’s WA Screen and Media Academy, where she also teaches. Her work explores social and political issues, with a particular focus on women and the impact of war. She has directed over ten documentaries, including Density of Emptiness (2023, with Wim Wenders as artistic consultant) and Invisible (2019). Her films have been screened at CPH:DOX, IDFA, Sheffield Doc/Fest, DMZ, and Zurich, earning awards such as the Tim Hetherington Award and the Special Jury Award. She has also held significant residencies in Paris, Germany, and Switzerland.

May is a filmmaker and music enthusiast who believes documentaries can change the world. When she’s not crafting compelling narratives, you might find her hunting for rare vinyl records or analysing the sonic landscapes of her favourite films. But beyond her artistic passions, May is a heavyweight in video production and creative media, with an award-winning career spanning film, television, and digital content. Her work has earned industry-wide recognition, leading to her role as a jury member for the prestigious 2024 and 2025 US International Awards in Los Angeles.

Currently, she leads as Head of Production at Gen Plus in Riyadh, KSA, shaping the region’s creative landscape. Before that, she commanded a 60+ member team as Senior Director and Head of Production at VICE Media KSA, overseeing bold, boundary-pushing content.
May’s ability to build media empires from the ground up was proven earlier in her career when she spearheaded the launch of CNN Business Arabic as Head of Creative & Visual, defining its entire visual and content identity. She’s also lent her expertise as a Production & Operations Consultant for Snap Inc. in Dubai, helping bring Snap Originals to the MENA market, and led digital innovation as Head of Video at Motivate Media Group (including their EXPO 2020 projects).

Whether composing the perfect scene, mentoring creative teams, or dissecting the symbiosis of sound and image, May thrives where artistry and strategy collide—always with an impeccable soundtrack guiding the way.

Sophie Bell's career journey has been marked by a deep-seated passion for storytelling and a commitment to authenticity. Beginning her career in journalism and documentary filmmaking, Sophie honed her skills in uncovering compelling narratives and shedding light on social issues and human experiences with sensitivity and depth.
As the media landscape evolved, Sophie recognised the potential of branded content and commercial advertising as powerful platforms for storytelling. Embracing this shift, she integrated her expertise into the world of marketing, firstly producing work for the World Economic Forum and moving on to create captivating campaigns for renowned clients such as Google, Nokia, Brand USA, Hyundai, Wiley, and the National Trust.

In 2022, Sophie embarked on a new chapter in her career by joining creative agency Toast as managing director. Here, she brings her unique perspective to the table, leading the team in crafting innovative and bold solutions for clients who seek to go beyond the conventional boundaries of marketing. With her deep understanding of both commercial imperatives and the art of storytelling, Sophie is dedicated to delivering work that resonates with audiences, driving meaningful connections between brands and consumers. Leveraging Toast's strong heritage in TV commercial advertising, Sophie is excited to further enhance the agency's creative offerings and continue pushing the boundaries of storytelling in the ever-evolving media landscape.

Anthony Blanco is a London-based media professional specialising in film and branded content. An experienced producer, director and brand consultant, he has a strong track record of delivering high-quality film and documentary work across a wide range of industries.
He is Head of Production at Acumen Media, a global media company focused on business storytelling and documentary filmmaking. His work centres on crafting compelling visual narratives for organisations worldwide, with a focus on innovation, sustainability and global impact. Alongside this, he works with A Blanco Film, an award-winning production company creating cinematic brand films and versatile content designed to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
Anthony Blanco’s career sits at the heart of filmmaking, brand storytelling and commercial media. He is known for producing polished, narrative-led content and for bringing clarity, creativity and strategic focus to every project he delivers.

Caio Bocuti is the CEO and founder of Catalunya Filmes, a full-service production company operating across Brazil and the United States, specialized in advertising films, branded content, and corporate communication. With over a decade of experience in the audiovisual industry, he has led productions for global brands such as Meta, Volvo Group, Samsung, Cargill, O Boticário, and Neodent. His work has been recognized with awards including a Gold at Clube de Criação and a Dolphin at the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards. Beyond production, Caio is also a mentor and speaker focused on business growth and innovation within the creative industry.

Alexander Bruckner is an Austrian director, producer, and 1^st Assistant Director. After studying psychology, economics, and film directing at the New York Film Academy, he worked in Los Angeles before returning to Austria in 2010.

His award-winning short films, including Udet – Never Too Late, Onatah, and The Passenger, have screened at numerous international festivals, including the Cannes Short Film Corner, and have received multiple awards. The Passenger has been selected by more than 150 film festivals worldwide and won over 75 awards.

Alexander holds a Master's degree in Film & TV Production from Danube University Krems and is the founder of Live Free, Live Film Productions and the Vienna International Film Awards. He is a member of both the Austrian Directors Association (serving on its board since 2021) and the Austrian Film Academy.

Since 2019, he has been based in Los Angeles, working as a 1^st Assistant Director and Line Producer on international commercials and feature films.

Libby Caamano is a producer at the collective 108 PICTURES, specializing in corporate and documentary film. Every project is a chance to extract the real story – because there’s always something deeper beneath the surface. 108 PICTURES shoot from the heart, with honesty and intention, no matter the scope or subject. As a producer, Libby makes it happen – regardless of the budget or the challenge. Her job is to bring creative visions to life and ensure the story always shines through.

Tony Chaslas is a French filmmaker who has directed five short films, one TV pilot and received a total of 29 awards for his work. His films explore human relationships, tension, identity, and social themes with a strong cinematic approach. A great admirer of Alfred Hitchcock, he also appears in all his own films, turning each project into a personal cinematic signature.

In 2025, his film Les Poissons Rouges received the Jury Prize at the Regards Croisés Festival. The film, also known internationally as The Goldfish, went on to win the Gold Intermedia Globe Award at the World Media Festival in Berlin in April 2026.

In addition to his work as a director, Tony has also served as President of the Jury for the Prix Luna at the Festival L’Europe autour de l’Europe in 2022, confirming his experience not only as a filmmaker but also as a member of the film selection and evaluation process. Through his directing work and festival experience, Tony Chaslas brings a sharp artistic eye, a strong sensitivity to storytelling, and a deep understanding of short film creation.

Daria Chernova is a London-based film director, creative producer and marketing strategist specializing in destination branding and corporate storytelling. A graduate of MGIMO University in Moscow, Russia, with a degree in International Journalism, she began her career in advertising and strategic communications before co-founding Dars Consulting and Dars Films. Daria has directed more than 100 corporate films, tourism campaigns and destination branding projects across Eurasia, combining cinematic storytelling with strategic communications and international branding.

Ingrid Choueiri is a senior production leader and creative producer with over two decades of experience across television, documentary, branded content, and large-scale live productions in the MENA region. She has led complex, multi-market productions from concept to delivery, working on high-profile live broadcasts, award-winning shows, and premium content for international brands. She currently works as a freelance producer and consultant.

Emily Clements is a passionate filmmaker and storyteller with over 20 years' experience spanning feature films, documentary filmmaking and brand storytelling. She has spent her career telling stories that move people, through film, animation, and creative strategy, and leading teams that turn bold ideas into award-winning work.
As Head of Film and Animation at RY, Emily leads teams producing work that combines creative ambition with business impact, with a particular focus on making business films worth watching.
She is also part of RY's AI Steering Team, helping integrate AI into creative workflows in ways that enhance human creativity, while remaining ethical, legally sound, and innovative.

Edgar Del Toro is a young Dominican art director driven by bold ideas and meaningful impact. With a background in film production and Miami Ad School, he has worked at agencies including Alma, The Table by de Ferrari Borrel, Pages BBDO, Samy Alliance, and Dentsu DR. His work blends aesthetics, innovation, and storytelling, earning recognition at Cannes Media Lions, Clio, Effies RD, and La Vara—where he won three times as a student. He is also the award-winning director of Ride Nature and founder of Bullkraft, an AI-powered creative studio.

Aihui Dong is an accomplished international Producer, Creative Advisor, and Curator with nearly two decades of experience connecting Eastern and Western creative industries. He has built a distinguished career in film production, curation, and creative campaigns. Aihui has produced and directed 23 film projects, encompassing narrative features, documentaries, shorts, and VR, with screenings and selection at top-tier festivals such as Berlinale, Venice, Warsaw, Busan, SXSW, and prestigious venues in Los Angeles, New York, Montreal, Milan, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Beijing. His curatorial work includes the China Pavilion at the Netherlands International Photofestival, exhibitions for the International Center of Photography (NYC), and the American Chinese Design Exhibition.

He has served as a jury member for notable awards, including the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards, Webby Awards, Telly Awards, Shorty Awards, A'Design Awards, and China International VR Film Festival. Aihui is a prolific writer and industry analyst, authoring three books on cinema and global art education. He contributes regularly to EastWest Entertainment, Cinehello, and TMeng, providing in-depth analyses on IP, entertainment trends, and international film festivals, reaching over 300,000 professionals in the Chinese creative industries. As a leading entertainment industry consultant, Aihui offers professional consulting and outreach for partners in the U.S., Ukraine, Poland, the Dominican Republic, Thailand, and Japan, including governments, enterprises, institutions, and universities, reinforcing his role as a bridge between Eastern and Western creative sectors.

As a lead awards advisor and PR strategist for celebrities and brands, Dong has supported Chinese creative influencers in securing nominations and awards at Chroma, Clio, Webby, Shorty, and Telly, resulting in 200 million social media engagements and extensive media coverage. He is a sought-after keynote speaker and panelist at events such as Omni AI Festival in Shanghai, VRS in San Francisco, the China International Film Industry Congress, and the University of Hong Kong SPACE. Aihui has earned international awards, including the Advanced Imaging in Motion Award and various honors in film and the arts. His works have been featured in major media outlets like Screen, Dragon TV, New Weekly, Investment and Finance, and Contemporary Cinema. Aihui was named Producer of the Year for 2025 and also recognized as the 2025 Creative Person of the Year.

Director, Producer and Writer on an Emmy-nominated global landmark series, she creates authored, cinematic natural history — with credits spanning the lowest- to highest- budget landmark productions in the genre. Amber works across three worlds — blue-chip behavioural stories in the wild, expedition filmmaking in extreme/remote environments, and fully storyboarded, constructed CGI — and she is fluent in the hybrid space between them.

Amber is the director and producer of Episode 3 of Netflix’s up-and-coming The Dinosaurs series, in collaboration with Silverback Films and Amblin. She directed, produced and wrote the Oceans episode of Prehistoric Planet (Apple TV+/BBC Studios), collaborating with Sir David Attenborough, Jon Favreau, Hans Zimmer and MPC. She also led the media (including VR/immersive experiences) and filmmaking for Flight of the Swans — an award-winning feature film distributed internationally by TVF and a multimedia conservation campaign reaching 60M+ people worldwide (including winning ENDS Impact Award of the Year).

Her work spans three series of the BBC’s Natural World and shoots across the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Europe — from filming jaguars in Brazil to directing multi-boat dive teams, aerial and helicopter shoots, and pioneering ROV development. She is HEFAT-trained and experienced in running complex multi-unit productions under pressure.

With early broadcast credits as both editor and camera operator, she brings a strong technical foundation to directing — developing new camera systems and filming techniques along the way. Amber has also pioneered industry milestones as the first female ambassador for RED Cinema, the first woman featured on the cover of Zerb Cinematography Journal, and through sponsorships with Fujifilm and G-Technology. That foundation underpinned my RTS-winning debut and continues to shape how I work today.

Most recently, Amber has just finished directing and producing Episode 3 of The Dinosaurs for Netflix and Amblin, due for release on 6 March — trailer’s out now.

Tom Elstner is CEO and founder of Zoo Productions, a Berlin-based content studio working at the intersection of brand, entertainment, and corporate storytelling. Over more than 25 years, he has built premium content partnerships with global brands including UBS, Beiersdorf, Herrenknecht, and Samsung, and produced original entertainment for Netflix, ARD, and ZDF.
His work for UBS Nobel Perspectives – a long-running platform featuring 50+ Nobel Laureates in Economics – has reached over one billion video views worldwide. The accompanying documentary series Craftmakers received two Cannes Dolphins at the Corporate Media & TV Awards. In 2025, his ZDF docutainment Against All Gods won the Deutscher Fernsehpreis for Best Infotainment. He brings a producer's eye for craft and a strategist's view of brand.

Filiz Emre entered the industry as an account executive working for global advertising agencies. In a career spanning over 35 years she has participated in many projects as a film producer and creative director. She is a long-time member of IQ (International Quorum of Motion Picture Producers). She has produced a dramatic miniseries and three documentaries as well as many commercial projects/digital content for brands like Colgate, Nivea, Under Armour, Fanta, Siemens, Vodafone, Coca-Cola, Puma, Philips. Her social responsibility project Mardin for the Wish Tree Project won a Stevie Award.

Ewa Ewart is a journalist and an award-winning filmmaker who specializes in groundbreaking and influential documentaries. She was born and raised in Poland, but she has spent most of her career based at the BBC TV in London, England.
She has travelled and worked in many countries, producing and directing programs ranging from investigations, political to social observational documentaries.
Her films have revealed new information about issues such as corruption in Boris Yeltsin’s Russia, the secret prison camps in North Korea, civil war in Colombia or secret and illegal CIA extraordinary rendition program for people suspected of terrorism.
Her documentaries told some of the most memorable stories like the tragedy in Beslan, made for the first anniversary of a terrorist attack in which more than 170 children got killed. In the second film she highlighted the trauma still suffered by many child survivors five years after the atrocity. For the last few years, she has been the presenter of an international documentary strand on TVN24 and TVN24Bis, American owned commercial channels in Poland.
Most recently she has been a motivational speaker talking to varied audiences about her experiences, which she described in a book I Witnessed.

Walter has been a journalist and editor for more than 30 years. Since 2013, he has served as the Editor-in-Chief of Mediacorp, overseeing the global operations and international expansion of CNA (Channel News Asia). Since taking over its leadership, CNA has won more than 700 international awards for outstanding content at competitions such as the New York Festival, Berlin World Media Festival, Cannes TV Awards and W3 in the United States. In 2024, Walter launched CNA Originals, a documentary-centric channel, in North America and Europe. This effort means that CNA is now available across 180 million homes and connected devices worldwide.

Foltin is an award-winning commercial film director with a background in both directing and copywriting, bringing a distinctive perspective and versatile skill set to every project.
With extensive directing experience, Foltin has developed a sharp instinct for telling deeply human stories and a passion for creating narrative-driven films shaped by energetic edits and bold visuals. Backed by 12 years in copywriting, Foltin also understands the power of a well-crafted story that captures attention and keeps audiences engaged.
Foltin’s work has been recognized at the Cannes Lions Hackathon and as a Nominee at the 2025 Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards. He has also earned accolades including the Webby Awards, a Cresta Bronze, and recognition at the New York Festivals.

Marco Franzolim is an advertising professional, professor, founder, CEO, and Creative Director of MonkeyBusiness, one of the first creative studios specializing in presentations, videos, and animations in Brazil, with almost 20 years of experience. A leading figure in corporate storytelling and visual communication, he has transformed the way over 2,000 companies present their ideas creatively and audiovisually, in approximately 7,000 projects for more than 10 countries. Passionate about corporate communication, film, and marketing innovation, Marco shares how creativity and strategy can work together to generate real business impact. He is also a speaker and columnist with over 700 articles on creativity, communication, motion design, and audiovisual media.

Maki Fukushima graduated from Tama Art University with a degree in Graphic Design and began her career as a commercial director. After becoming independent, she co-founded “Ongakushitsu Inc.” with her husband, music producer Setsu Fukushima. Maki has directed commercials and branded films for major Japanese companies.
In 2018, she moved to Naoshima, an island internationally known for contemporary art. Alongside filmmaking, Maki has expanded her creative work into music, including anime theme songs and performances with her family band.
After winning the Grand Prix in the Music Video category at the Japan World’s Tourism Film Festival (JWTFF), she joined the jury and later served as Head of the Japanese Jury for two years. In 2026, Maki received the Grand Prix in the ART & Factory category at JWTFF.

Steve's business, Moving Image, is the only independent media research consultancy for UK brand and corporate content. From video to documents and images, Moving Image Data Suite enables brands and creatives to monitor competitor activity, understand audience behaviour and identify what drives engagement at scale.
Steve's 30+ years' experience in film started as a film editor. He founded Reuters Corporate Television, produced documentaries for Channel 4 and the BBC, and was Communications Director at Yes Television. He was CEO of two of the UK's top 10 corporate production companies, as well as industry association EVCOM. Moving Image marks, the progression of Steve's expertise from film production into content measurement.

Head of Science & Health of RTBF, Author, Journalist and Director of Documentaries. Producer and Presenter of the Science program Matière Grise on RTBF and TV5-Monde. He provides Science columns as well on diverse radio channels and Digital contents for nonlinear platforms and Social Medias.
Mentor at the World Federation of Scientific Journalists, he provides trainings for journalists from African countries. And he is former audiovisual media consultant to the authorities for the Euro Science Open Forum.
As an author he is the recipient of more than 190 international distinctions and prizes.
Passionate about the transmission of knowledge, he regularly gives and conducts conferences, workshops and master classes on popularization and scientific journalism to students and wide publics.

He studied advertising at the Universidad de Santiago in Chile and is MBA at the Berlin School in Steinbeis University, Germany. Currently is Chief Creative Officer at Inbrax Chile; Board Member & VP at IAB Chile; Marketing Circle Member at Icare and Board Member in Chilean Chamber of Creative Business.

Juror in: Cannes (2007-2020/21), Clio Awards, D&AD, One Show, The New York Festivals, Art Director's Club, LIAA, Dubai Lynx, Caples, Global Best of Best Effie, Webbys Awards, Mad Stars, PIAF Awards, Grand Jury at Cresta, FIAP, FICE, Effie Awards, Mobius, Echo Awards, Golden Awards of Montreaux, Cristal Festival, AdForum, El Ojo de Iberoamerica and Premios CREA, among many many others; he has chaired the jury of AME Awards, The Drum and WINA.

Speaker in Costa Rica, Brazil, Argentina, Russia, Mexico, Germany, Guatemala, United States, Japan, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Czech Republic, Colombia, Peru and Chile.

More than 300 national and international recognitions (Cannes, ADC's, LIA, One Show, New York Festivals, ANDY, Communication Arts, FIAP, Ojo de Iberoamerica, Effie, Grand Effie, Webby Awards, Echo Latam, Grand Prix FICE, The Drum, Caples Awards, AME Awards, Communication Arts, Young Guns, Epica Awards, Cristal Festival, Creativity, Cresta Awards, Graphis, PHNX AdForum, Eagle, AdStar, IAB Mixx Awards, WINA Awards, Premios CREA, Archive, The Indie Summit Awards, Creativepool, Fepi, Eagle Awards, Summit Creative Awards (Best of show), A’Design Awards, Never Zapping Festival). Top 25 Worldwide CCO and Worldwide Top 100 Influencer by Creativepool 2024&2025, London; Top One Creative Director, Top 10 ECD and Top 10 Creative Agency at Bestadsontv.com 2021; nominated MKTG BEST 2018-21-22-23-24 as Chief Creative Director in Chile; Chilean top 1 copywriter of all times and Chilean top 3 agency of all times, both at Lüerzer’s Archive; Agency of The Year at WINA Festival 2020-22; Indie Agency of The Year at TopFICE 2020-22-23-24; Top 10 Crema Ranking 2014 & 2020 by Adlatina. Among the 40 Over Forty 2020 list. Just named Chilean Agency of The Year 2025 at TopFICE worldwide ranking.

Mentor at Acción Emprendedora, Female Foundry and Red de Mentores. MBA Professor at Miami Ad School and Universidad de Santiago de Chile; Presenter at Icare Congress Marketing, IAB Chile Seminar “New Normal Digital” and CRECHI (Chilean Congress for Creativity); Host of podcast #IABDigitalTalks; Coach at LIASON 2021/22 and D&AD 2021/22.

Throughout his career he has worked for local and global brands and is happily married and partnered with Carolina whom he has a son called Caetano.

Ellen Goosenberg Kent is a multi-award-winning filmmaker whose work over the past 25 years has illuminated courageous people behind the headlines. Her documentary Rebuilding Hope: The Children of 9/11 premiered on Discovery on the 20^th anniversary of the tragedy. Torn Apart: Separated at the Border is streaming on HBO and was named one of the year’s best human rights films. Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1 won the 2015 Academy Award® for Best Documentary Short Subject and was part of a trilogy of HBO films about the human costs of war, including Wartorn, winner of the Television Academy Honors and the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award, and the Emmy-nominated Alive Day Memories: Home From Iraq, executive produced by the late James Gandolfini.

One of her most recent projects as Executive Producer, Afghan Dreamers, released by MTV Documentary Films and streaming on Paramount+, tells the story of an all-girls robotics team in Afghanistan before the Taliban takeover. Ellen also served as a Consulting Producer on Fire Through Dry Grass, winner of the Best Documentary Award at the BlackStar Film Festival.
Additional directing and producing credits include Risky Drinking; One Nation Under Dog, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and won a humanitarian Award at the Hamptons International Film Festival; Brett Killed Mom: A Sister’s Diary (Primetime Emmy-nominated); I Have Tourette’s But Tourette’s Doesn’t Have Me (Emmy Award winner, DGA Award nominee); Too Hot Not to Handle, about Americans responding to climate change; and Going Going Gone: Animals in Danger (Emmy Award winner), about the extinction crisis.

Fionn Greger brings two decades of diverse experience in both feature and short-form filmmaking to the judging panel. Currently at Aramco's in-house production unit in the Middle East, Fionn works across a broad spectrum of video content. His seven-year tenure at Amazon in London as the Head of Production and Post saw him managing an extensive portfolio, from integrated global mass advertising campaigns to branded content.

Kristian Gründling is an internationally award-winning documentary filmmaker, director, producer and keynote speaker whose work explores leadership, organizational culture, human potential and societal transformation. He is best known for The Silent Revolution, an acclaimed documentary that inspired international discussions on purpose-driven leadership, New Work and cultural change. A former Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards recipient, Kristian has engaged audiences worldwide through film screenings, corporate events, conferences, panel discussions and podcasts. His work is recognized for combining cinematic excellence with meaningful social and organizational impact, creating stories that inspire reflection, dialogue and lasting change.

Tan Yew Guan is CNA’s Shanghai Correspondent, with more than two decades of experience in broadcast news, current affairs and documentary filmmaking. A former Executive Producer for documentaries, he co-led teams behind award-winning factual programmes including Inside Maximum Security, Singapore Reserves: The Untold Story and Undercover Asia. He has also led teams in current affairs, broadcast news and graphics. His path into journalism was shaped by an engineering degree and a long-standing interest in history and culture. He is drawn to stories at the intersection of systems, people, design, technology and change.

Asef Hamidi has worked in multiple roles in his media career, both at Al Jazeera and earlier. He joined Al Jazeera Arabic Channel in 2005 as a producer and in 2015, became the director of news. During that time, the channel witnessed major coverage on multiple world events.
From 2000-2005, Asef worked at Abu Dhabi TV in multiple roles, until he became editor-in-chief. Starting as a television reporter covering major events in Afghanistan, Iraq, Palestine, Iran, Lebanon, South Africa and the Philippines.
Over the decades, he participated in many international media events, forums and conferences, to stay ahead with the changes in the media profession, especially in artificial intelligence, digital media, and modern media practices.

Ariane is a seasoned Business Director with over a decade of agency experience spanning Dubai and Paris, leading high-impact marketing and communications strategies across the automotive, real estate, retail, beauty, and finance sectors. Currently at BPG (a WPP company), she manages a robust portfolio including Porsche, Aldar, Centrepoint and Honda—delivering measurable growth, integrated campaigns, and long-term client partnerships.
Known for her strategic mindset, commercial acumen, and ability to turn insights into impactful results, Ariane has consistently driven business growth and led high-performing teams—bringing both creative clarity and operational precision to every brief.
Her background includes also key leadership roles at KEKO Dubai, VICE Arabia, Havas, and Oliver, where she directed digital-first, social-led, and brand-building campaigns for clients such as Pernod Ricard, Estée Lauder, and Danone. Ariane holds a master’s in international management, is trilingual (French, English, Spanish), and thrives at the intersection of data, culture, and creativity.
With over a decade of experience leading award-winning campaigns across diverse sectors —automotive, real estate, beauty, banking— I bring both breadth and depth of industry insight. I've worked across agency types, from global networks like WPP and Publicis to hybrid models like Oliver, giving me a 360° view of strategy, creative, production, and performance.

Conrad Heberling researches and teaches Media Economy and TV and Film Marketing at the German Film University Babelsberg Konrad Wolf and at the University of Popular Arts in Berlin He has over 30 years of experience in management positions with TV stations in Germany (RTLzwei Television, DAF Television), Austria (AUSTRIA 9 TV) as well as internationally. He holds a number of international advisory positions, including with Dori Media International, a leading producer of weekly and daily series, reality and entertainment formats like the popular real-life television series “Sommerhaus der Stars”, broadcast on RTL in Germany and countless countries in the world, known as “Power Couple”. Conrad Heberling has authored numerous scientific papers and newspaper columns in regards to topics such as the mother of all real-life formats “Big Brother”, music events such as “Popstars” “Digital Marketing Strategies for the TV and Film Industries” and many more.

After an early career as a reporter, editor-in-chief, and program director, Michael founded his own PR and advertising agency and two TV production companies (TV21 and TV Plus).
He has produced Germany’s No. 1 talk show (“Sabine Christiansen”/ARD) and the show “Global Players” for CNBC. His work also focuses on major live documentaries such as “Deutschland. Dein Tag” (12 hours) and “Tag der Norddeutschen” (18 hours), each of which was filmed in a single day by 200 camera crews and broadcast in real time the same day after editing. For NDR, he produces a weekly live show, “Bingo! Die Umweltlotterie”—over 1,500 episodes to date. With Southern Star from Sydney, he produced 52 episodes of the drama series “In Your Dreams.” And for “Botticelli-Inferno” (a cinema documentary released in 50 countries), he and his team received the Gold “International Television & Film Award” at the 2018 New York Film Festival.
Michael is currently working on several documentaries for ARTE/ZDF and ARD History.
He is a member of the Board of Trustees at the “Konrad Wolf” Film University in Babelsberg/Potsdam and Vice Chair of the Sir Greene Foundation in Hanover.

Phil Heimlich leads KG Media Factory—a creative mind with over 20 years of experience in international TV and corporate content production. He combines strategic brand management with compelling storytelling. Together with his team, he develops and produces formats, campaigns, TV commercials, and high-reach content for international brands, institutions, and government agencies. Their mission: as a full-service partner for moving images and video marketing, to constantly set new trends—boldly, measurably, and reliably at the side of their clients.

Asma Humayun is a creative visionary and global storyteller, drawing on almost 20 years at the forefront of campaigns that not only connect but create change. Her work spans brand campaigns and advocacy films that have shifted public perception, influenced policy, and sparked cultural conversations — all at the intersection of creativity, impact, and social purpose.

As Global Creative Director and Senior Producer at Shiny Toy Guns, Pakistan’s only female-owned, service-based production house, Asma has led award-winning campaigns for top global brands and humanitarian organizations. Her work has earned major international acclaim, including Pakistan’s first-ever Cannes Lions Grand Prix for Good, a Glass Lion for change and gender empowerment, and Best of Show at The One Show. She has also been recognized by the Clios, Andys, D&AD, Dubai Lynx, Loeries, Effies, Mad Stars, LIA, and others.

In The One Club Global Creative Rankings 2025, Asma was acknowledged as the leading director in Asia Pacific and ranked highest in the Best of Non-Profit and Print & Promotional disciplines.

She has also been named among Campaign Magazine’s Women to Watch Asia-Pacific and included in Campaign UK’s 40 Over 40 — accolades that celebrate creative leaders whose vision, achievements, and impact continue to shape the industry. Additionally, she made history as the first Pakistani filmmaker to serve on both the Cannes Lions Jury and the Spikes Asia Film Craft Jury.

Now based in the UK, Asma continues to collaborate with global brands, agencies, and content studios to tell bold, culturally resonant stories that go beyond the screen to inspire minds, hearts, policy, and progress.

Winner of 19 German National Corporate Film Awards and more than 150 international and national awards. President of the International Tourism Festival “The Golden City Gate” at the ITB Berlin.

With more than 20 years’ experience in strategic communications and storytelling, Rabia co-leads HSBC’s Creative Production team, developing global campaigns that connect with audiences and drive action. Her work has been recognized with multiple industry awards (including a few Dolphins). Rabia’s approach is rooted in the belief that powerful storytelling can raise awareness, shift perceptions and inspire meaningful change. Drawing on a background in television and leading creative agencies, Rabia has a strong instinct for shaping compelling storylines and translating complex topics into clear, engaging narratives across film and integrated content. During her career she has worked on campaigns for major brands including Shell, X-Box and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.

Teruhiko Kimura is the CEO of IMAGE SCIENCE, INC., a video production company in Tokyo, Japan. He is an experienced producer who began his career in 1985 and has produced numerous corporate films, and various videos of many different fields as well.

He also started a web-related business in 1996, and his company currently handles a variety of corporate films and web productions. Since 2011, he has been a board member of JAAP, the Japan Association of Audiovisual Producers, and currently serves as vice president. Additionally, he serves as a councilor of JAVEA, the Japan Audiovisual Education Association. He has been striving for the development of the video industry in Japan.

Apart from his work, he loves cars, motorcycles, and music such as old-school rock, blues, and soul, and playing guitar as a hobby. He also loves history and geography.

Sönke Kirchhof is Founder, CEO & Creative Director of award-winning XR Studio INVR.SPACE GmbH with its Headquarter in Berlin and Branches in Munich and Hamburg. He studied Political Science at the University of Hamburg and Film and TV Production at the Film University Babelsberg “Konrad Wolf”, which he graduated with distinction. He has been working in XR, stereoscopic film production, VFX and CGI post-production as well as Research and Development in arts and technology for more than 25 years. He is also founder of reallifefilm international GmbH, working as Producer and Stereographer in all kinds of projects. He is involved in international coproductions with multicultural partners producing state-of-the-art immersive experiences with social impact. Sönke is highly engaged as speaker at international festivals and institutions, lecturer in Universities all over the world and member in regional and international XR associations (Vice President XR4EU, Treasurer EDFVR and Board Member of the Alumni Association of Filmuniversity Babelsberg, among others) to increase the visibility of the XR industry and build international relationships.

Yoshihiro Kono is a Senior Art Director at TBWA\HAKUHODO in Tokyo and a Design Lions jury member at Cannes Lions 2026. He also served as a Young Cannes Lions Design jury member from 2024 to 2026. After beginning his career as a graphic designer, he has developed work across advertising, branding, products, and television, and spent 2018–2019 at TBWA\MELBOURNE. He studied Marketing & Strategy and Critical Thinking at GLOBIS University. Born in Hiroshima, he believes creativity can contribute to peace and social change, a perspective he puts into practice through pro bono work with CEAPP. His work has won major honors including Cannes Lions Gold, ADFEST Grand Prix, LIA Gold, Red Dot, and ACC Gold.

Leopold Kreczy is Head of Creative Performance and Creative Director at Wien Nord Serviceplan.
After completing his studies in Advertising & Brand Management in England, he began his career as a copywriter on the digital agency side. Over the course of his career, he has held positions at some of Austria’s largest advertising agencies, including Jung von Matt, Serviceplan, Wien Nord, and Heimat Wien. With countless national and international awards in recent years, he is one of Austria’s most decorated creatives.
He regularly serves on national and international juries, ranging from ADC Europe to jury chair roles at the CCA and Austriacus.

Marta Lacima is an award-winning content producer and branded storytelling executive with over a decade of international experience creating high-impact audiovisual content for global brands and institutions. As Partner at LaCima Producciones, she has led productions across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America, combining strategic brand thinking with cinematic craft. Currently an IESE Executive MBA candidate, Marta brings expertise in branded content, production leadership, and audience engagement, alongside a strong track record as an industry judge and advocate for innovative visual storytelling.

Kuan-Yuan Lai is an independent filmmaker and XR creator exploring the intersections of land, memory, and speculative futures. In recent years, his work has focused on VR and MR formats, integrating AI speech recognition, real-time interaction, and spatial design to craft emotionally resonant experiences. Drawing from local myths and global undercurrents, he builds immersive environments that challenge conventional perspectives on identity and ecology. His multidisciplinary practice—spanning documentary, CG animation, and interactive installations—has been showcased at international festivals and cultural institutions worldwide.

Patrick Lehn has been working in corporate communications for over 20 years. One key aspect of his work is storytelling. He was the project manager of a film series and PR campaign that won over 40 awards at international competitions. He joined the dormakaba Group in April 2022, where he also leads award-winning film projects.

Daniel Leuthold studied architecture at ETH Zurich before dedicating himself to film. The shift informs everything: a trained eye for structure, and an instinct for what holds things together beneath the surface.
For over 20 years he has written, directed, and edited corporate, documentary, and commercial films – always handling the full process, from concept to final cut. He is based between Zurich and Barcelona.

Creative lead with 10+ years shaping branded storytelling for global brands across aviation, luxury, and hospitality. End-to-end ownership from concept to final edit across campaign, product, and digital-first formats delivering bold, strategic, and culturally relevant video content across global platforms.

Sarah Macdonald is a BAFTA winning Producer/Director and the CEO of MAKE Waves Films, a London-based film and television company. Sarah comes with a background in investigative journalism, creating award-winning films that have had significant social impact. While producing content for HBO, BBC, A+E, CNN Films, Canal + and Channel 4, more recently Sarah has been producing feature-length documentaries in the environmental space. The Great Green Wall and Blue Carbon premiered at the Venice Film Festival and on CNN Films respectively. MAKE Waves next major project, Beautiful Resistance, features Native American supermodel Quannah Chasinghorse taking on the oil and gas industry that threatens her Alaskan tribal sacred land.

Sajid Mahbub is not just a marketer, he is a movement builder in the realms of branding, communication, and social innovation. With nearly two decades of strategic leadership across public, private, and developmental domains, Sajid has become a compelling voice in the evolving narrative of global marketing—one rooted in purpose, inclusion, and systemic impact. He is Founder & Strategic Advisor of Global Marketing Futurist, Brand Transformation Leader and Summa Cum Laude. His current leadership roles include Group CEO and Executive Editor at Bangladesh Brand Forum, Official Representative at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity (Bangladesh), Executive Editor and Global Board Member of the International Advertising Association (IAA), Chief Digital & Marketing Officer at Asia Marketing Federation (AMF), General Secretary at Marketing Society of Bangladesh (MSB), General Secretary at the World Marketing Council as well as a trustee Board Member.

Pam Mangat is Head of Creative at BBC StoryWorks, where she shapes the creative vision behind award-winning digital and social campaigns. She also spearheads special projects, pioneering innovative storytelling across formats and platforms. Since joining the team, Pam has led creative strategies for diverse sectors- from global health and science to fashion and climate, crafting narratives that resonate across audiences and industries.

Previously, Pam was a senior BBC journalist, contributing to national news bulletins, Newsnight, and current affairs specials. Passionate about the power of storytelling, she is known for turning complexity into clarity, creating narratives that inform, engage, and inspire.

Anna is a Creative Executive Producer with 18 years' experience spanning commercial advertising, branded content and broadcast documentaries.
She’s drawn to authentic, human-centred storytelling — projects that celebrate real people, amplify unheard voices and champion meaningful social change.
She’s led creative teams in London, New York and the Middle East and has filmed widely throughout Europe, Africa and Asia. She's delivered complex campaigns for brands including the BBC, Google, MCFC, the National Lottery, HSBC and Kellogg’s.

Zuzana Martinkova is a Los Angeles–based producer working across union and independent film productions in the US and Europe. Her work spans narrative and documentary filmmaking, with a focus on emotionally driven, visually distinctive storytelling. Zuzana began in documentary with Bullet Away, nominated for Feature of the Year, and have since produced projects including Utopia (2024), The Last Fireman, God’s Pill, and ROOF. With experience across all stages of production, she brings both creative sensitivity and a strong understanding of the filmmaking process, valuing bold voices and impactful storytelling.

Thorsten Meier-Bartlog has over 20 years of experience in the production of audiovisual media across all areas of applications for companies such as Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Toyota and Brose.
From 2008 he was co-founder and executive producer at GoodFilm GmbH in Stuttgart.
In 2015 he switched to the consulting and corporate side; he currently works for Schaeffler AG, where he is responsible for all global topics and projects relating to film, photography and CGI.
He particularly focuses on cross-media and sustainable production for versatile applications in marketing and communication.

Tom Middleton is a UK-based Director and Aerial Cinematographer at Lush Films, with over two decades of experience creating cinematic, story-led content.
His work spans commercial, branded, and broadcast productions, including collaborations with global brands such as Sony, DJI, Canon, Audi, and Jaguar, as well as music videos for artists including Sam Ryder and Glass Animals.
Through Lush Films, Tom has built long-term partnerships with organisations across the UK and internationally, delivering films that combine strong visual craft with emotionally driven storytelling.

Michele is the Founder and Managing Director of Reflektor, a Milan-based branding agency working with corporate, institutional, fashion, and cultural clients in Italy and internationally.
With over fifteen years of experience as a professional photographer — contributing to publications such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, and Marie Claire, and shooting backstage at the fashion weeks of Milan, Paris, London, and New York — he brings a rare combination of visual sensibility and strategic thinking to every project.
Over the years, Michele has conceived and developed corporate video and communication projects for major clients, bridging creative direction with brand positioning. He is also a member of the core team at FFForward, an international innovation agency working on global transformation projects.

A natural storyteller, Jason and his teams have had the privilege of telling compelling stories for both local and international brands across numerous African markets.
His storytelling talent has also found expression in filmmaking, with notable success. His debut film, Sena, aired on DSTV’s Akwaaba Magic, marking a bold entry into the cinematic space. His latest film, Yen Ara Asaase Ni, currently broadcasts on networks in the UK and USA, further establishing his creative voice on the global stage.
Over the span of his advertising career, he has led brand-building efforts for multinational across over 12 African countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, Togo, Senegal, Cameroon, and South Africa.
Jason has also had also been honored to serve on jury panels for several regional and global creative award festivals, including Cannes Lions, The APA Loeries, The Loeries, The Andy Awards, The LAIF Awards, The Pitcher Awards and The African Cristals. Currently, Jason serves as the Founder/Director and CCO of The Storytellers.

A visual architect with a 15-year legacy in high-impact storytelling, Muhammad Shahrman Nayan (Sham) is a Creative Director at Onedash22. As an award-winning director and writer, Sham bridges the gap between traditional cinematic craft and the future of media through innovative AI-assisted workflows. His creative portfolio includes the documentary Let’s Begin and several international accolades, including a Silver Dolphin at the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards reflecting a passion for narratives that resonate across cultures. Whether building micro-dramas or large-scale TVCs, he is driven by social-first narratives.

Anthony Neale is a London-based Production Designer. A Chelsea School of Art graduate, he has worked across feature film, commercials, music video, fashion and television in the UK and internationally.

Anthony's design work for artists including Liam Gallagher, Lily Allen, David Guetta, James Arthur, Royal Blood and Roger Waters has accumulated over one billion views on YouTube alone. Anthony's work in commercials is extensive with recent clients including Samsung, Lenor, Shutterstock and a 2026 World Cup commercial for Levi's Directed by Carl Junquist.

Feature credits include UK Art Direction for Directors Pablo Larraín (Spencer), Michael Haneke (Happy End) and the BIFA longlisted (for Anthony’s Production Design) Retaliation starring Orlando Bloom. Anthony has recently completed the feature film Don't Jump starring Aneurin Bernard and Virginia Gardiner. Anthony’s work has garnered a Berlin Music Video Award nomination for Stefflon Don's Lil Bitch and a silver certificate for Ash’ Jump In The Line, an APA IDEAS Award for Best Innovation for BUPA's Healthy Planet, Healthy People campaign, and most recently a National Television Award for craft for the Tom Cruise staring Super Bowl LIX commercial for BTV.UK.

Amin Oussar is CEO and Co-Founder of FYNAL AG, a graduate cinematographer, and a filmmaker working at the intersection of feature film, television and corporate storytelling. Over the past 15 years, he has shot projects ranging from the Tibetan-language feature PAWO to the ARD/WDR production The Magic Flute, as well as music videos and campaigns for brands and institutions. His focus as a juror is on cinematic craft, narrative clarity and relevance.

Agnieszka Pająk, Co-Founder & Creative Strategist at AIOpost i AIOcodes, with over 15 years of experience in the audiovisual industry. Her work bridges storytelling, technology and efficient project execution, combining passion for AI with a deep understanding of design and process optimization. Agnieszka has led creative and production processes for top brands, always striving for smart, scalable solutions. She builds environments where creativity thrives through intelligent systems, empowering teams to deliver high-impact content with precision and purpose.

Jesús Pamplona began his career as a graphic designer at RTVE, also working in corporate communication and image. He became a film critic covering all film genres. He was a writer and editor for the highly prestigious Spanish program Días de Cine (2019-2025) and now for another prestigious show Versión Española. He owns www.almasocuras.com. In 2025, he co-directed his first documentary: Paloma Negra; The Queen of Amphetamines.

Alina Teresa Pana is a production manager at Terra Mater Studios in Vienna and works on national and international documentary and film productions. Previously, she worked at the intersection of TV production, digital content, and live formats in Vienna, London, and Barcelona.

She studied theater, film, and media studies in Vienna and digital culture and emerging media in Barcelona. Her interdisciplinary and international background shapes her approach to production, with a strong focus on visual aesthetics, cultural relevance, and contemporary storytelling.

Alina brings a fresh perspective to content and places particular emphasis on visually striking stories with international appeal.

Megan Peckford is Director of Marketing at Ottawa Tourism, leading award-winning brand and content campaigns that shape how the destination is experienced by visitors across Canada and key international markets. Her work focuses on storytelling across digital content, film and integrated media, with an emphasis on creativity, and audience connection. Megan previously served as an executive with Ottawa Fashion Week and was Executive Producer of Magic on Set, a storytelling project that celebrates collaboration, creativity, and media production through a destination lens.

Stefano Pellizzaro, director and storyteller, received the Silver Dolphin at the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards for the short film Reggiani: A Thread Between Earth, Sky, and Water. He won the Teletopo Award for Best Online Video Storytelling with Venezia Risorgi and the Taste Awards for Best Food and Outdoor Documentary in Los Angeles with A Fish Out of Water, which premiered at the 76^th Venice International Film Festival.

Péter Radovics is a Creative Director at Lounge Group Hungary with 20+ years in advertising and 100+ awards, including Cannes Lions, CRESTA, Epica, Golden Drum and MAD Stars. In 2025, Lounge Group was awarded Agency of the Year at the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards (Blue Dolphin).

Max Rahn, born in 1988, launched his own business in 2012 without any traditional vocational training or college degree. Today, he leads lim | life is motion GmbH & Co. KG, a creative branding agency focused on film productions and campaigns. Most recently, Max and his team won the Corporate Media & TV Award in Cannes. His clients include the Ehrlich Brothers, Dr. Oetker, Miele, and numerous medium-sized companies in the East Westphalia region.

d.b. Roderick is Head of Global Media at the International Institute for Learning (IIL) and CEO of The Kilimanjaro Picture Company, producing training, marketing, and branding content for the world's largest corporations. A veteran NBC, CBS, and PBS producer, his credits include the NBC series In Profile, featuring Richard Branson, Ahmet Ertegün, and Mario Andretti.
Former Artist in Residence, Emerson College Cinema Studies, alumni include Pamela Abdy, President of Warner Bros. Pictures Group. He has lectured at Harvard, Boston College, Boston University, and Brandeis University. His screenplays have earned over 34 international awards, including the 2026 Grand Remi at WorldFest59.

Anders Roholt is an Executive Producer at DR (Danish Broadcasting Corporation) in Aarhus, Denmark. Throughout his career, he has developed and produced a wide range of documentary and factual productions focusing on health, psychiatry, social issues and criminal justice.

His work is characterized by a strong commitment to in-depth storytelling and unique access to complex human experiences and institutions. Several of his productions have received international recognition, including Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards for This Tuesday I’m Going to Die, Shadows and Patients of the State.

Anders is dedicated to creating compelling stories that combine journalistic integrity with empathy, insight and a strong visual narrative.

Yana Shevarkova is Head of Production at twoplusone, a Dubai-based creative production agency specializing in lifestyle and sports. Some of her previous works have won at the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards 2025: Mujer Levántate – Woman Rise up Foundation (gold) and Heart Visionary – Magdi Yacoub (silver).

After completing his studies in communication design at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Prof. Dipl.-Des. Stan Skolnik began his career at renowned agencies such as Springer & Jacoby and KNSK. He then worked at Gruner + Jahr / RTL Deutschland, where he developed title concepts and the design for Stern magazine.
This was followed by the founding of his own communications agency, where he currently serves as CCO.
Stan has been teaching for many years and instructs time-based media and design at IU International University in Hamburg.
His work has received numerous national and international awards, including from the Art Directors Club Germany and the Clio Awards. He also serves as a juror and is a member of D&AD and the One Club for Creativity. As an EU expert, he also works for the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the European Institute for Innovation & Sustainability in the field of Creation & Culture.

Anil Solanki is a seasoned media and advertising professional with over a decade of experience across TV, digital, print, radio, and OOH. Currently a Business Director at Dentsu, he has led multiple high-impact campaigns and product launches across diverse sectors including FMCG, automotive, and BFSI.
Anil has served as an international jury member at global platforms and brings a sharp, insight-driven perspective to evaluating creative and media effectiveness. His expertise lies in strategic media planning, brand storytelling, and driving measurable business outcomes.

Laurent is general manager and creative director of DoubleDouble. He is also a film director and has signed numerous brand films for Belgian and international companies. Laurent has won many international awards. Among them were seven Corporate Cannes awards, including the award for Best Director.

Julian Stranzky made a career change into the marketing industry and has planned and executed various award-winning campaigns over the past ten years. Among other achievements, he won the Grand Prix at the 2021 Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards for the campaign film of the CSR campaign Pflegestufe ROT. For him, the keys to success are an unbiased perspective and the courage to take unconventional paths. And no medium conveys this as effectively as moving images.

Toby Stüssi is a Swiss journalist, media strategist, and storyteller with over two decades of experience in the TV industry. As Head of Content at MySports, he was responsible for the editorial strategy of Switzerland’s leading ice hockey channel. Prior to that, he developed music and cultural programming at Endemol Switzerland. Today, he works as a creative producer on projects that combine sports, documentary films, and branded content. His credo: Good stories need no explanation, they simply resonate. As a jury member, he brings the perspective of a storyteller who approaches content from the audience’s point of view.

Markus Stummer is a Director, Writer and Creative Producer with more than 20 years of international experience at the intersection of film, storytelling and communication. His work is driven by rhythm, emotional authenticity and a deep curiosity for human stories. At the heart of his work is a search for the human perspective that gives stories meaning.

Sophie Taylor is Founder of Taylor Made Media, a London-based creative agency producing award-winning films for global luxury and listed brands including Chanel, CVS Health, Barclays, Lamborghini and American Express. Her team combines creative craft with strategic insight to deliver films that connect people and brands worldwide. Prior to founding the company in 2010, Sophie produced and directed primetime television for the BBC and Channel 4.

Massinissa Tiblali combines creative leadership with strong artistic rigor. A creative director, painter, and writer, he is the author of three internationally accredited novels and has exhibited his paintings at several prestigious events, notably the Salon d’Automne on the Champs-Élysées.

This dual artistic and strategic background shapes a distinctive leadership style, enabling him and his teams to design bold, disruptive communication campaigns, as well as to develop and implement creative audits, workshops, and transformation programs aimed at structuring and elevating creative teams.

He is also the first Algerian to serve as a jury member at the Cannes Lions 2024, as well as at the African Cristal Awards 2023, Red Apple Festival 2025, white square 2026.

Marta Tomczak is a communications leader with 15+ years of international experience across companies that challenge the status quo. With a background in energy transition, creative, and digital industries, she specialises in communications and storytelling that connects brands with culture and purpose. Her work has contributed to campaigns recognised at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity among others. Marta also served as a jury member for the Favourite Website Awards (FWA). Originally from Poland, having studied in the Netherlands and Paris, France, Marta lives in Amsterdam, where she is also training to become a children’s yoga teacher.

Anietie Udoh is a seasoned marketing communications professional, PR strategist, and media executive with nearly two decades of experience across journalism, integrated marketing communications, and brand strategy. As Divisional Director of Marketing at Marketing Edge Publications Ltd, he leads strategic partnerships, brand growth, and industry engagement initiatives. He has served on several prestigious international award juries and is widely recognized for advancing African voices in global marketing and communications.

Qualified in communication planning, he got into film production in 2006 and co-founded Maybaum Film. Since then, he has made countless films in the field of corporate and advertising films as director and later as director of photography. He worked on diverse international documentaries and his works on corporate films have been awarded many times. His company employs 25 people and is one of the leading production companies for corporate films in Switzerland.

Joshua Upputuru is an Indian filmmaker, producer, visual effects supervisor, and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience spanning feature films, television, advertising, and emerging media technologies. He is the Founder and CEO of Joshua Tree Pvt. Ltd. and Shadowplay FX, a next-generation visual storytelling studio focused on advancing cinematic creativity through the integration of artificial intelligence, visual effects, and innovative production technologies.

As a filmmaker, Joshua directed and produced Zoya, which was nominated at the Toronto Lift-Off Film Festival. He also served as Executive Producer on Bon Voyage, an Academy Award–shortlisted short film in the Live Action Short Film category at the 89^th Academy Awards. His broader body of work includes projects across cinema, commercial storytelling, and visual innovation, reflecting a career built on the fusion of narrative craft and technical excellence.

Combining experience as a filmmaker, producer, technology innovator, and business leader, Joshua brings a unique perspective on the evolving landscape of media and communication. Passionate about storytelling, innovation, and cinematic excellence, he is committed to recognizing work that pushes creative boundaries while forging meaningful connections with audiences around the world.

Elisabetta Vagaggini, a graduate in literature and a professional journalist, has worked for many radio and television stations, hosting programs on the environment, tourism, and the local area. For over twenty years, she has specialized in cinema, video, and visual communication. For Rete Toscana Classica radio, she curated the formats Informa Cinema and CineMag. From 2009 to 2020, she edited a tv format Toscana Cine News, broadcast on Intoscana.it and Toscana TV, which featured news on the Tuscan film industry. She directed the magazine Odeon Casa del Cinema. For the Fondazione Sistema Toscana, she also curates the format Compagnia On Air, broadcast on Novaradio. She is the cinema editor of the online newspaper Intoscana.it, the official portal for Tuscany. She is also responsible for the Foundation's – Toscana Film Commission, Cinema Area press office. For Edizioni La Vela, she is among the authors of the book L'arte della ridere on Italian film comedy. In 2023, for the same publishing house, she published the book Le conoscevo bene. Storie di Donne che fanno il Cinema, focusing on the protagonists of cinema, both yesterday and today, winner of the Special Jury Prize at the La ginestra di Firenze award (2025); finalist for the Cinema su carta literary prize, organized by the Mauro Bolognini Center of Pistoia (2024). She is a film critic for the portal Cinemaitaliano.info. She chaired the jury of the Florence Korea Film Fest (2024) and was a member of the jury of the Florence Short Film Festival and the Toscana Filmmaker Festival (2025).

Tiina van Hecke is a brand marketer with 15+ years of experience driving creative campaigns for global companies including Booking.com and Dropbox. Originally from Belgium, she has lived and worked across three countries, shaping a global perspective and strong appreciation for cultural nuance. Passionate about elevating B2B marketing, Tiina champions bold, emotionally engaging storytelling that challenges outdated stereotypes around corporate communications. Her work has received international recognition from the Muse Awards, Creativepool and Cannes Dolphins. She is excited to join the 2026 jury and celebrate the creators who are defining the future of corporate film.

Wendy Walker brings more than 25 years of interdisciplinary marketing experience spanning a wide range of industries and global markets.

As Chief Marketing Officer at Global Dairy Trade, Wendy is responsible for all aspects of marketing globally, leading the brand, marketing strategy, communications, and customer engagement agenda for the world’s leading dairy trading platform.
Passionate about creativity and effectiveness, Wendy has spent her career leading organizations navigating moments of transformation, scale, and reinvention by connecting creativity with strategic clarity, cultural relevance, and long-term brand value. She has held C-suite marketing leadership roles globally and regionally for brands including Salesforce, Intuit, Manulife, and Mindshare.

Wendy is the Founder and President of the International Advertising Association Singapore and a member of the IAA Global Board. The IAA is the only global association representing all areas of the marketing and communications industry. She is a Fellow of both The Marketing Society and The Marketing Academy.

Highly active across the global industry, Wendy regularly contributes as a juror, chair, and speaker at major international forums. She served as Global Jury President for Creative B2B at the 2025 Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, Jury President for Creative B2B at the 2026 Spikes Asia, Global Jury President for the WARC Effectiveness Awards in 2023, and was a juror for the inaugural B2B Creative category at Cannes Lions in 2022.
Wendy is an award-winning published author of Between Flights, a reflective exploration of the unspoken truths of leadership and life.

Felix is a director and creative professional with a penchant for humorous storytelling. After a brief stint in the advertising world at the Hamburg-based agency Jung von Matt, his passion for filmmaking drew him to Munich. Since then, he has been creating award-winning corporate films for international clients as a writer and director at Al Dente Entertainment.

Megan G Wells is a branded entertainment futurist, award-winning filmmaker, showrunner, and executive producer redefining how brands harness the power of culture and entertainment. She has built and scaled world-class studios, and partnered with global brands such as Red Bull, Under Armour, the NBA, Sony, Google, Rolex, Johnson & Johnson, LEGO, Dell, and the Olympic Games to deliver groundbreaking formats that reach audiences worldwide. As an Executive Producer and Showrunner, Wells has helmed dozens of multi-episodic series and documentaries and, as a Chief Content Officer and development executive, has pioneered new models of development, distribution, and measurements that are reshaping how branded entertainment delivers value. A frequent speaker and internationally recognized thought leader, Wells has appeared at SXSW, Sundance, TribecaX, AdWeek, and MIPCOM, where she explores the evolving relationship between storytelling, audience behavior, and brand participation in entertainment.

Chris is an award-winning filmmaker, DoP and editor with a strong background in documentary and branded storytelling. Over his career he has picked up multiple industry awards for his videography and editing, including two Cannes Dolphins at the Cannes Corporate Media and TV Awards.
He spent ten years at the BBC working across features and short documentaries, where he developed a sharp editorial instinct and a strong sense of how visual stories connect with audiences. That experience continues to shape his work today, as he brings a broadcast mindset to branded and corporate films.
Chris is known for his creative eye, confident visual judgement and genuine enthusiasm for the screen industry. He cares deeply about craft and storytelling and is generous in supporting others who share those values.

Jan-Willem Wirtz is a Dutch filmmaker, creative producer, and founder of Wirtz Film & Experience. For over 25 years, he has been creating films, live experiences, and digital content for international organizations, public institutions, and global brands. Known for combining creativity with a strong understanding of communication objectives, he specializes in developing compelling stories that connect with audiences. As a jury member of the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards, he contributes his broad experience in storytelling, production, and innovation within the audiovisual industry.

With more than 25 years of distinguished experience in the media industry, Filiz Zengin is a seasoned professional currently serving as Channel Coordinator at tv4 since January 2022. Prior to this role, she spent a decade at 24 TV, where she held positions including International Programming Manager, Team Leader, and Cinema Editor, shaping diverse and compelling content for audiences.

A graduate of Istanbul University, Zengin began her career at NTV, conducting in-depth interviews with international musicians, artists, and film directors. Her passion for global media led her to live in London and New York, where she earned a degree in Media Arts and Technology. During this time, she gained valuable experience as an Assistant Producer at WABC TV/Eyewitness News and contributed to social causes by producing educational videos for children with autism.

Specializing in documentary and program production, she has served as a jury member at several national festivals. She is currently the Art Director of Whispering Walls, the art documentary making its rounds on the festival circuit.
Passionate about storytelling on critical social issues—such as women’s and children’s rights, war, climate change, and existential themes, Zengin also writes a thought-provoking column for Star Newspaper’s Open Opinion supplement, where she highlights art-house documentaries and films that explore these vital topics.

Based in Istanbul, she continues to drive creativity and impact within the media industry, blending extensive practical experience with heartfelt advocacy.

Zbigniew Żmudzki graduated in Economics and Film and Television Production Management in Lodz, Poland.
He is an Oscar-winner with Peter and the Wolf.

With more than two decades of experience in marketing and advertising, Vito serves as Vice President at Miles Partnership, a marketing consultancy specializing in travel and tourism. His expertise spans digital strategy, integrated advertising, brand partnerships, and experiential marketing, with a focus on helping destinations and travel brands connect meaningfully with audiences. He is passionate about blending storytelling, data-driven insights, and creative campaigns to grow visitation, strengthen brand awareness, and inspire travelers to explore.