Year: 2025

Torill Kove

Torill Kove is a filmmaker, animator, and illustrator, celebrated for her expressive and poignant storytelling. Born in Norway, she has lived in Montreal since 1982, and three of her animated shorts have been nominated for Academy Awards, with The Danish Poet winning the Oscar in 2007. Torill made her directorial debut with My Grandmother Ironed … Torill Kove

Jemaine Clement

Jemaine Clement is an actor, writer, musician, director, and producer from Aotearoa New Zealand, working across film, TV, and live performance. Known for his playful storytelling, sharp comedic timing, and instantly recognizable voice — creatively and literally — he​’​s shaped characters in Moana, Rio, The BFG, Kiri and Lou, Rick and Morty, and the upcoming … Jemaine Clement

Carlos Aguilar

Carlos Aguilar is a writer, film critic, and journalist, originally from Mexico City, known for his astute insight and passionate advocacy for representation in cinema. He was selected as one of six young critics for the inaugural Roger Ebert Fellowship, organized by RogerEbert.com, the Sundance Institute, and IndieWire in 2014, and his work has appeared … Carlos Aguilar

Hsiang Chin Moe

Hsiang Chin Moe is an artist, educator, and industry leader with decades of experience in animation, production, and creative management. As the inaugural Chair of the BFA Animation program at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, she has guided the education and careers of countless animators. Hsiang previously served as Associate Director … Hsiang Chin Moe

Jamie Lang

Jamie Lang began his career in entertainment journalism as a freelancer for Variety, covering European and Latin American film and television at major festivals including San Sebastián (Spain), SANFIC (Chile), Morelia and Guadalajara (Mexico), and Series Mania (France). After attending Annecy International Animation Film Festival, he discovered a lifelong passion for animation, which became his … Jamie Lang

Matt Braly

Matt Braly is an Annie Award-winning Thai-American animator, writer, director, and producer, best known for creating Disney’s Emmy-nominated cult hit Amphibia. With over 14 years in the industry, he has contributed to Gravity Falls, Steven Universe, Mitchells vs. The Machines, and Big City Greens. Braly is also the author of Marcy’s Journal – A Guide … Matt Braly

Mamoru Hosoda

Mamoru Hosoda was born in 1967 in Toyama. After graduating from Kanazawa College of Art, he joined Toei Doga studio (now Toei Animation Co, Ltd) and began his career as an animator. In 1999, he directed his first 20 min. short film, Digimon Adventure, which was released in theaters. In 2000, he directed a forty-minute … Mamoru Hosoda

Alberto Vázquez

Alberto Vázquez is an animation director, illustrator and cartoonist. He has written and directed short animation such as Birdboy, Ramiro, sucia rata, Unicorn Blood and Decorado.