Judges
Lawrence Ang | ||
 | Head Editor/Operations Manager, Infinite Frameworks Pte Ltd A veteran of SBC (now MediaCorp Television Singapore), Lawrence went on to join VHQ in 1988 as an editor working in online and offline editing for TV commercials and TV programmes. In his senior position in Infinite Frameworks, he has become heavily involved in the local features film industry. With 25 years of editing experience in his belt, Lawrence can also add a D&AD award for Craft in Editing as well as Best Editing awards in the New York Festivals and the Promax Asia to his achievements. | |
Tony Chow | ||
 | Managing Director, Off The Fence Singapore Former President of AIPRO, Tony has continued over the years to be a voice for the local film industry. He has produced many successful documentaries as well as TV commercials for clients such as Canon, StarHub and Levi’s. He co-founded a media professional training institute (now called the Digital Media Academy). Tony is a regular speaker at international media events. | |
David Cole | ||
 | Editor, 2 Dogs Post, (Australia) David is one of Australia's most prolific Editors. Over the past ten years, he has collected honours in his craft such as Visualeyes "Complete Editor Award" (two years running) and the Film Australia award for "Excellence in Documentary Editing". He has also been nominated for the Australian Film Institute award for Best Editing in a non feature. This accolade was followed up in 2005 with a critically acclaimed TV Drama Series "The Surgeon" which was nominated for two Logies. Last year David won Best Editor at the West Hollywood International Film Festival for his work on "Dance of the Dragon". | |
Ron Johanson | ||
 | Director/Cinematographer, The Roly Poly Picture Company Ron Johanson is a veteran cinematographer and director, he continues to helm Roly Poly Picture Company in Australia. He was a long serving President of the Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS) in Queensland and is currently VP for the national body. Ron has won many awards for his direction and cinematography gaining accolades, usually several times over, at the Mobius Awards, Cannes Festival, New York Festival Awards and Golden Tripods. | |
Russell Jones | ||
 | Writer and Creative Director Russell Jones is an Australian writer and creative director who has lived and worked in Asia for over 30 years. He is a former Executive Creative Director of Saatchi and Saatchi in Hong Kong and the founder-partner of two independent regional advertising agencies. He has written, produced and directed a string of successful television, print and promotional campaigns for many major multinational and local companies, as well as high-level government bodies and trade organizations in Hong Kong and across Southeast Asia and China. | |
Jason Lai | ||
 | Founder of Oak 3 Films This producer/director co-founded Oak 3 Films with two friends and his work regularly is screened on Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, Channel News Asia, ESPN and History Channel amongst others. Recognition of his talent in film world is shown by winning Best Animation Film at the Bangkok International Film Festival 2004, appearances at Venice international Film Festival 2006 and a premiere at the Cannes International Film Festival 2009 for his film ‘Here’. Jason is currently President of the Association of Independent Producers Singapore (AIPRO). | |
George Mackenzie | ||
 | Managing Director, The Sweet Shop Sydney George Mackenzie is a 15 year veteran of the Australasia market. During that time he has worked for influential companies such as Silver Screen, the LaB Sydney, Independent Films Sydney and Fin Design and Effects. Currently George is MD of the newly formed Sweet Shop Sydney office. He has won numerous international awards from Cannes to One show in his previous roles as Executive Producer. | |
Sebastian Tan | ||
 | Group Managing Director, The Shooting Gallery Starting as a stills photographer, Sebastian built up his company into one of the major film production houses in Asia and now controls 15 companies with offices and studios around the region. His TV commercials have gained many awards including a Gold Lion at Cannes. Despite the demands in managing his group and serving clients, Seb gives many hours to helping students and promoting training and higher standards in the film industry. | |
Graham Warsop | ||
 | Chairman & Chief Creative Officer, The Jupiter Drawing Room & Partners Graham started as a copywriter before founding his agency which is now one of the world’s most awarded independent agencies. Personally, Graham is the most awarded person in South African advertising and has been voted the most influential figure in SA advertising by two publications. He has served on juries for Cannes, D&AD, The One Show and Clio. | |
Karin Wong | ||
 | Director, Adbrownies Advertising Karin has over 15 years of experience in the business and has won a number of awards for her work. Her professional roles have covered producing and stills photography as well as directing. | |